The Times of Addu

Multinational courier Aramex’s cargo vessel sinks at Velana International Airport jetty

July 30, 2022, 19:22

Malé, Maldives - A boat belonging to Multinational courier Aramex has submerged in the middle of cargo loading at Velana International Airport's cargo dock Saturday evening. MACL's General Manager of… Continued

Political parties against electronic voting despite financial advantages: EC

July 30, 2022, 19:02

Malé, Maldives - The President of the Elections Commission (EC) Fuad Thaufeeq on Saturday stated that both opposition and ruling political parties were against introducing electronic voting systems despite efforts… Continued

President Solih denies adultery allegations levelled by Speaker Nasheed

July 30, 2022, 11:47

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Friday denied the allegations of adultery levelled at him by Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed. Spokesperson of the President's Office Mabrook Azeez stated… Continued

President Solih to visit India at the invitation of PM Modi

July 28, 2022, 22:42

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will be departing for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is to take place… Continued

President Solih’s administration is pandering to hardline extremists: Nasheed

July 28, 2022, 22:28

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed stated on Thursday that his brother Ahmed Nazim's arrest earlier tonight was politically motivated to appease hardline… Continued

Police make multiple high-profile arrests for gay sexual relations

July 28, 2022, 20:47

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service on Thursday made multiple high-profile arrests regarding leaked videos portraying same-sex sexual relations. Police arrested a police officer, ex-parliamentarian and high-profile lawyer under… Continued

Evidence Act enforceable in six months is a grave threat to press freedom: Human Rights Organizations

July 27, 2022, 16:08

Malé, Maldives - Ten international and local human rights organizations released a joint statement urging the government of Maldives to repeal or amend a provision forcing journalists to reveal their… Continued

Fiscal vulnerabilities in Maldives remain high: IMF

July 27, 2022, 15:46

Malé, Maldives - The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) report on the Maldives state that the fiscal and external vulnerabilities continue to increase for the island nation. IMF released this… Continued

Indonesia extends Visa on Arrival for Maldivian passport holders

July 27, 2022, 15:23

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid on Wednesday confirmed that Indonesia has added Maldives to the list of countries for Visa on Arrival. In his tweet, Minister… Continued

President announces restrictions on fuel subsidies

July 26, 2022, 18:13

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday announced restrictions to fuel subsidies provided by the government. President Solih stated that the government is in the process of amending… Continued

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