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COVID-19: Utilities bills to be discounted between 20% to 40%

May 26, 2021, 09:18

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced that government would give discounts in water and electricity bills for next month to all households and businesses of Maldives. Speaking… Continued

Medical student loans waived off by Villa Foundation

May 25, 2021, 19:50

Malé, Maldives –  Maldivian business magnate Qasim Ibrahim has waived off the loans given to students pursuing higher education in the health sector by Villa Foundation. The Jumhoory Party leader and… Continued

Reduced internet price announcement delayed

May 24, 2021, 14:37

Malé, Maldives – Reduced internet prices which were to be announced in a virtual ceremony by the President’s Office today, has been delayed to tomorrow according to the Tech. Ministry.… Continued

MVR 3 billion reported as import revenue in April 2021

May 18, 2021, 14:20

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Customs Service states that there has been an increase of 67 percent in import revenue for April 2021 compared to the same period of last year.… Continued

Ignorance is bliss, political hypocrisy is euphoric

May 15, 2021, 13:11

Maldivians have seen and navigated through rough seas, whether political, social or any other form of obstacle put before them, but last week has been so far one of the… Continued

Champa Brothers investigated for alleged laundering USD 3.5 million

May 15, 2021, 13:07

Malé, Maldives - Local news "Mihaaru" reports that the Asset Recovery Commission is investigating Champa Brothers for money laundering charges regarding USD 3.5 million (MVR 54 million) related to the… Continued

Covid-19 Dhifaau: Two doses given to 48% tourism workers

May 14, 2021, 15:06

Maldives - Ministry of Tourism has revealed that 48 percent of workers in tourism were administered the two doses of Covid-19 vaccine. The tourism update made on May 11 by… Continued

COVID-19: Work from home period extended

May 13, 2021, 15:02

Malé, Maldives - Presidents Office has announced that government employees would need to work from home from May 15 to 22, 2021. Presidents Office also announced that all government offices… Continued

MMPRC List: Auditor General Ziyath resigns

May 12, 2021, 22:07

Malé, Maldives - Auditor General of Maldives, Hassan Ziyath has resigned after his name had been revealed to be in Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) corruption scandal beneficiaries… Continued

MMPRC List: Nizar speaks out against Gov.

May 12, 2021, 18:07

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Mayor-elect, Ali Nizar has said that the current administration is showing clear signs of a failed state. Nizar’s criticism comes after his name was… Continued