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Over MVR 13 million dispersed to tourism sector SMEs under EU grant scheme

July 12, 2022, 12:28

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) on Tuesday reported that MVR 13,078,540 have been dispersed to tourism sector SMEs under the grant scheme, ‘EU Support for a Resilient… Continued

112 child sexual abuse cases pending at Maldives Criminal Court

July 12, 2022, 12:10

Male’, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Tuesday reported that there are 112 child sexual abuse cases pending at the court. Local media reports that starting 2018, there… Continued

Over 19,000 people use public buses daily: MTCC

July 12, 2022, 11:47

Male’, Maldives -  CEO of Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC) Adam Azim has stated that over 19,000 people use MTCC buses in a single day amid rising concerns of… Continued

Police arrest all involved in May 2 gang violence

July 12, 2022, 11:31

Male’, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Tuesday completed their search for individuals involved with the gang violence in the capital city Male’ on 2 May 2022. The gang violence… Continued

Indian officials did not visit Yoga Day detainees in custody: Maldives Police

July 11, 2022, 14:50

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Monday denied allegations by detainees' lawyers that they were visited by officials of the Indian High Commission in the Maldives while in custody.… Continued

Maldivian Aviation Academy commences flight training classes

July 11, 2022, 14:32

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldivian Aviation Academy (MAA) based in southernmost Addu City commenced flight training exercises on Sunday. MAA commenced the flight training exercises on Sunday after receiving… Continued

PM Wickremesinghe’s trying to steer Sri Lanka out of its mess: Nasheed

July 10, 2022, 17:48

Malé, Maldives - Former President and incumbent Speaker of the Maldives Parliament on Sunday condemned the burning of recently appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's home. Nasheed also stood by the… Continued

Health Ministry refuses to disclose Covid-19 vaccine procurement information

July 10, 2022, 16:54

Malé, Maldives - Local news Adhadhu reported on Sunday that the Maldives' Ministry of Health has refused requests to disclose Covid-19 vaccine procurement information citing non-disclosure clauses in the contracts.… Continued

Addu City Drug Rehabilitation Centre relocated to old Hithadhoo Regional Hospital building

July 10, 2022, 15:54

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City's Hithadhoo Drug Rehabilitation and Detoxification Centre, previously operated in the Hithadhoo Family and Children Center has been transferred into the old Hithadhoo Regional Hospital… Continued

Grandfather, great-grandfather jailed for 25 years for sexually assaulting toddler

July 8, 2022, 15:03

Malé, Maldives - Criminal Court of Maldives on Thursday sentenced the grandfather and great-grandfather who sexually assaulted a 2-year-old to 25 years in prison. The sentence is the highest possible… Continued