The Times of Addu

Rusthum sentenced to jail for mocking Islam, but released from custody

August 14, 2022, 15:26

Malé, Maldives - Mohamed Rusthum Mujtaba, accused of mocking Islam was sentenced to four months in prison today. However, Rusthum was released for time served as the duration he spent… Continued

Two foreign fishing boats seized from Maldivian waters

August 14, 2022, 14:45

Malé, Maldives - For the first time since implementing the regulation governing foreign vessels fishing in Maldivian waters, authorities seized two foreign fishing vessels yesterday. Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)… Continued

IGMH being prepared to test for monkeypox

August 14, 2022, 14:22

Malé, Maldives - Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)'s laboratory is being prepared to test for monkeypox, revealed Health Protection Agency (HPA) today. Local news have reported that as contagious diseases… Continued

Was wrong to go against Fayyaz: Nasheed

August 13, 2022, 12:39

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Friday stated that he was wrong to go against Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail. I won't go against… Continued

Sri Lankan drug trafficker ‘Harak Kata’ with links to Maldives arrested in Dubai

August 13, 2022, 12:20

UAE - Sri Lankan media reports that Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata, one of the main underworld gang leaders engaged in drug trafficking from Dubai, was arrested on Thursday… Continued

Maldives celebrates this year’s 1 millionth tourist

August 13, 2022, 11:59

Malé, Maldives - Czech national Daniela Kilnarova (29) was in for a surprise when she landed in the Maldives on Friday to tremendous celebrations as the 1 millionth tourist in… Continued

MMA suspends license halting Western Union services

August 13, 2022, 11:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Monetary Authority has suspended the Payment Service Providers License (No. PSP/2022/03) issued to Island Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. for the provision of Remittance Service in the… Continued

Vice President Faisal Naseem departs to Kulhudhuffushi for International Youth Day celebrations

August 13, 2022, 11:33

Malé, Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem on Saturday departed on an official trip to Kulhudhuffushi City and Nolhivaram Island in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll. In Kulhudhuffushi City, the Vice… Continued

Addu City partners with Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance to recycle PET plastic

August 13, 2022, 11:24

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA) to bring MOPAs flagship “PET Reverse Logistics Program” to Addu… Continued

Maldivian driving license to be recognized in Malaysia

August 12, 2022, 19:34

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia - Maldives and Malaysia has signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement for domestic driving licenses to be effective from September 12, 2022 onward. The Mutual Recognition Agreement was… Continued

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