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Immigration approves over 590 passports in one day

July 8, 2022, 14:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Immigration on Thursday reported a record number of passports issued in one day with 596 passports issued by midnight. The immigration department extended working hours until… Continued

MIRA collects MVR 2.32 billion in revenue for June 2022, 74 percent higher than projections

July 8, 2022, 14:23

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) announced on Thursday that the total revenue collected in June 2022 is at MBR 2.32 billion, a tremendous 95.1 percent higher value… Continued

President Solih meets the Commerce Minister of Saudi Arabia

July 8, 2022, 14:02

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday met with Majid Al-Kasabi, the Commerce Minister of Saudi Arabia, during his current visit to Mina, Saudi Arabia as part of… Continued

N. Henbadhoo continues search for missing man

July 8, 2022, 13:59

Noonu Atoll, Maldives - N. Henbadhoo continues its search for Ibrahim Ramiz (28), Kunnaaruge. The missing person case was lodged at the Maldives Police Service around 19:00. Police report that… Continued

Malé City Council to issue permit stickers for vehicle-free window on Eid

July 8, 2022, 13:42

Malé, Maldives - Malé City Council on Thursday announced that the council will be issuing stickers for vehicles exempted from the vehicle-free window on the occasion of Eid. Malé City… Continued

Deadline extended for Chief Magistrate positions of six islands

July 6, 2022, 11:16

Malé, Maldives - Judiciary Services Commission on Wednesday extended the deadline for Chief Magistrate positions of six islands. While the previously job application deadline was set on Tuesday, July 5,… Continued

MIRA alerts of Tax Clearance Report forgeries

July 6, 2022, 11:01

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) on Tuesday alerted authorities as forgeries of Tax Clearance Reports are being used increasingly. A Tax Clearance Report confirming outstanding balances and… Continued

Govt to hike GST, TGST to 12 and 16 percent in 2023

July 6, 2022, 10:39

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer on Tuesday confirmed that the government has planned to increase Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2023. The GST hike will result… Continued

JUST IN: MNDF seal off areas near Chinese Embassy and Speaker Nasheed’s residence

July 5, 2022, 13:33

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) are active at two locations in the capital city Malé; near Speaker Nasheed's residence and the Chinese Embassy office in the Maldives.… Continued

JUST IN: Fatal road accident in Malé – 5 injured, 1 dead

July 4, 2022, 20:53

Malé, Maldives - A deadly motor vehicle accident that took place in Malé this evening involving a bus and two cars has claimed one life and left 5 injured. According… Continued