MPL to begin container ferry services to atolls
Malé, Maldives – Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has revealed plans to begin container ferry services to atolls in an attempt to facilitate transport of goods brought to the Malé North harbor… Continued
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Malé – Thilafushi bridge contract expected to be awarded in next 2-3 weeks
Male’, Maldives – Exim Bank of India has revealed that contract for the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) or Male-Thilafushi Link (MTL) Project is expected to be awarded in the… Continued
No workers rights have been protected by this government: Opposition Coalition
Malé, Maldives - Opposition Coalition of the Maldives has stated that this government has failed to protect workers rights in Maldives while the world celebrates International Labor Day. In a… Continued
Minimum wage to be implemented by the end of 2021
Malé, Maldives - Minister of Economic Development, Fayyaz Ismail has said that the government is committed to implement a decent minimum wage by the end of this year. In a… Continued
HPA makes negative PCR tests mandatory for all travelers to Maldives
Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has made it compulsory for all travelers arriving in Maldives from May 3, 2021 to have a negative PCR test result no longer… Continued
Former President Yameen faces additional money laundering charges
Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has send an additional civil case to Prosecutor General to be tried against Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul… Continued
Japan donates anti-terrorism equipment to Maldives
Malé, Maldives - Japan has donated anti-terrorism equipment to the Maldives under the Japanese Government's "Project of grant aid for the Economic and Social Development Program". Keiko Yanai, Ambassador of… Continued
Maldives gets MVR 1.5 billion in Islamic Bonds
Dubai, UAE - Reuters reports that Maldives has sold MVR 1.5 billion (USD 100 million) in sukuk, Islamic bonds, on Monday. According to reports, a document shows that the existing… Continued
Word Bank to assist revival of Maldivian economy
Malé, Maldives – The Word Bank has promised Maldives with assistance in post-covid economy recovery efforts. Faris Hadad-Zervis, Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka has visited the Maldives regarding world… Continued
Parliament passes to recover damages for refurbished cylinders brought by Maldives Gas
Malé, Maldives - Parliament of Maldives has passed to recover the damages caused to the state in the procurement of oxygen cylinders by Maldives Gas with 55 votes. According to… Continued
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