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Maldivian Aviation Academy to commence practical classes on 10th

July 4, 2022, 10:28

Addu City, Maldives - Upon receiving its operational permit by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Maldives Aviation Academy (MAA) has announced that the academy's practical classes will begin on July… Continued

Two convicted of raping disabled woman jailed for 15 years

July 4, 2022, 09:42

Addu City, Maldives - Two men convicted of raping a disabled woman in Addu City have been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The assault took place during the early… Continued

President ratifies new amendment to Tourism Act

July 4, 2022, 09:20

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday ratified the 11th amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act (Act no. 2/99). The amendment, which was passed by the parliament during… Continued

President Solih and First Lady Fazna to depart for Hajj pilgrimage

July 3, 2022, 18:41

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed are scheduled to depart on Monday morning for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. They are… Continued

MVR 84 million agreement signed with RDC to develop Ameeneemagu

July 3, 2022, 18:34

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and Road Development Corporation (RDC) signed an agreement to develop Ameeneemagu under the Malé Streetscaping Project. The project with an… Continued

Second batch of doctors arrive in the Maldives from Cuba

July 3, 2022, 18:04

Malé, Maldives - The second batch of Cuban Medical Brigade arrived in the Maldives on Sunday under the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Maldives' Ministry of Health and Ministry of… Continued

MJA and Maldives Editors Guild urge President Solih against ratifying bill forcing journalists to disclose sources

July 3, 2022, 16:29

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Journalist Association (MJA) and Editors Guild on Sunday called on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to not ratify the "Evidence Bill" as passed by the Maldives… Continued

Maldives introduces currency symbol for Dhivehi Rufiyaa

July 3, 2022, 15:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on Sunday revealed the official currency symbol for the Maldivian currency Dhivehi Rufiyaa at a ceremony held at MMA headquarters. The symbol was… Continued

Met Office forecasts storm surges for 15 atolls

July 3, 2022, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Meteorological Service on Sunday released an alert forecasting storm swell surges for 15 atolls from Haa Alifu to Thaa atoll. The atolls can expect swell surges… Continued

Locals disconnect causeway as severe surges flood Madaveli

July 2, 2022, 19:20

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - Madaveli Island Council report on Saturday stated that the causeway connecting the islands of Madaveli and Hoadedhoo has been purposefully destroyed amid flooding in Madaveli… Continued