Hearing of bribe case against Mahloof cancelled
Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives has cancelled the hearing pertaining to allegations of taking bribes against Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof upon the state's request, as he is… Continued
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Arrest made over drugs imported via Post
Malé, Maldives - A 23 year old has been arrested to attempting to smuggle drugs into the country via Post. The unnamed individual is a woman, and was arrested on… Continued
Addu Mayor criticizes governments lack of effort on drug prevention
Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar criticizes the governments lack of initiative and effort to find a solution to the widespread substance abuse in Addu City.… Continued
Gulhifalhu reclamation loan to be paid back with MVR 500 million interest
Malé, Maldives - The USD 101 million (MVR 1.6 billion) loan taken by the Maldives government for the reclamation of Gulhifalhu-Phase II will have to be paid back with 6… Continued
Oxford University to support deep-sea expedition in Maldives
Oxford University researchers are playing a key role in the first systematic survey of ocean life in the Maldives, from the surface to 1000 metres deep. This will enable the… Continued
UNGA President Abdulla Shahid to visit India today
NYC, USA - President of the UN General Assembly Abdulla Shahid will visit India from August 28 to 29 and meet the senior leadership, focussing on ongoing issues at the… Continued
This administration is of the people: President Solih
Dhiggaru, Meemu Atoll - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated on Saturday that his administration is of the people and will continue to promote, uphold, and serve their best interests. He… Continued
Sergeant at Arms fired over attempted bugging of Parliament
Malé, Maldives - Sargeant at Arms of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Haleem, was fired last Wednesday after more than one and half years of paid suspension. Local media have reported… Continued
Nasheed departs to India on unofficial trip
Malé, Maldives - Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed has departed to India on an unofficial trip today. It has been reported that according to Communications Director of the Parliament… Continued
Grounded bridge platform removed after 12 days
Malé, Maldives - AFCONS Infrastructure has removed the grounded self elevating bridge platform from Vilimalé reef today. The bridge platform which was brought in for geo-technical studies of the Thila-Male'… Continued