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Future of Faresmaathodaa Island looks promising: President Solih

March 16, 2023, 10:18

Faresmaathodaa - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated on Wednesday that the future of Faresmaathodaa Island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll looks promising with the opening of its new airport. He… Continued

El Al Israel Airlines will not be allowed to fly to Maldives: Gov’t

March 10, 2023, 04:55

Malé, Maldives - Israel's national airline El Al Israel Airlines will not be allowed to operate flights to Maldives, the government has said. Governments remarks on the matter come following… Continued

President announces plans to introduce unemployment insurance benefits

March 4, 2023, 08:51

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced on Friday his plans to introduce an unemployment insurance benefits scheme under the administration's efforts to promote and protect workers' rights. He… Continued

No deal with government in Hilton case: MDA

February 25, 2023, 21:01

Malé, Maldives - Sun Travels Chairman Ahmed Siam's party MDA has said there is no deal between the government and Sun Travels over the civil court's order to pay Hilton… Continued

AFCONS employees on strike! concerns of no salary and no food

February 14, 2023, 10:48

Addu City, Maldives - AFCONS workers working on the Addu City road development have told that they are not being paid and not even given food on the days they… Continued

Minister Aslam to be based in Addu City to solve road development issues

February 8, 2023, 13:13

Malé, Maldives - National Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mohammed Aslam has decided to move to Addu City for a while to oversee the ongoing projects. Replying to a question by… Continued

57 plots of land from Thilafushi to be sold!

February 8, 2023, 12:28

Malé, Maldives - Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced for the sale of 57 lands from Thilafushi Phase 2 for industrial purposes. The opening comes amid widespread concerns and criticism… Continued

Will double revenue to MVR 45 billion by 2028: President Solih

February 7, 2023, 09:03

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that government revenue is expected to double to MVR 45 billion in 2028. Delivering his Presidential Address yesterday, President Solih shed… Continued

MNP raises concern over 99-year land allocation to foreigners

February 6, 2023, 09:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Party (MNP) has expressed concern over the 99-year lease of land to foreigners from K. Thilafushi for industrial purposes. The HDC announced the sale of… Continued

High Court upholds Information Commissioner’s decision to release BML’s salary details

February 6, 2023, 09:05

Malé, Maldives - The High Court today upheld the right to information applicable to state-owned companies and the order to disclose information about the Bank of Maldives (BML). In September… Continued