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Maldives fishermen protest against reintroducing long-line fishery

May 2, 2021, 16:13

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian yellow fin tuna fishers staged protest yesterday and called on the government to not reintroduce long-line fishery which would have a devastating impact on the livelihoods… Continued

O’Level exams begins with 5,955 Maldivian students

May 2, 2021, 15:04

Maldives - This years O'Level exams started today with 5,995 student sitting the exam and will end on June 11. 5,955 students are sitting for O'Level exams in 235 centers… Continued

Commissioner of Police orders an inquiry on police brutality at last night’s peaceful protest

May 2, 2021, 14:36

Male', Maldives —The Commissioner of Police, Mohamed Hameed has ordered an inquiry in to the policing of last night's peaceful protest against the sexual harassments that individuals have to face… Continued

Booster doses may be required for Covid-19 vaccine: Health Minister Naseem

May 2, 2021, 13:37

Malé, Maldives – The Health Minister of Maldives, Ahmed Naseem has said that booster doses may be required for the Covid-19 vaccines and discussions are underway regarding this. The Health… Continued

Maldives to receive 700,000 AstraZeneca doses in June

May 2, 2021, 13:26

Malé, Maldives - The Health Minister of Maldives, Ahmed Naseem states that Maldives will receive the 700,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine procured from AstraZeneca Singapore Pte Ltd starting from June… Continued

Malé – Thilafushi bridge contract expected to be awarded in next 2-3 weeks

May 2, 2021, 13:07

Male’, Maldives – Exim Bank of India has revealed that contract for the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) or Male-Thilafushi Link (MTL) Project is expected to be awarded in the… Continued

Reduced internet prices not finalized: Minister Fayyaz

May 2, 2021, 11:45

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Economic Development and acting Minister of Communication, Science and Technology, Fayyaz Ismail has said that the internet prices circulating in the media are not the… Continued

Public outcry at police brutality against youth anti harassment protestors

May 2, 2021, 11:21

Malé, Maldives - The protest held last night by youth grass root movement “Rise Up Movement” against sexual harassment at the workplace was dispersed with violent force by the Maldives… Continued

Covid-19: Over 30,000 total cases recorded in Maldives!

May 1, 2021, 22:48

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has revealed that additional 402 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the Maldives. With this, the total number of Covid-19 cases recorded in… Continued

5 additional Covid-19 cases confirmed in Hulhumeedhoo

May 1, 2021, 22:40

Addu City, Maldives - Additional 5 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Addu City Hulhumeedhoo. Officials have revealed that the new 5 cases are contacts of the previous positive… Continued

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