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President Solih announces candidacy for 2023 presidency

June 8, 2022, 23:01

The President's Office, Male' - Speaking at a press conference held today, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has expressed his hopes of winning the next presidential elections in 2023. The President… Continued

Shafau elected President of Maldives Media Council

June 8, 2022, 18:25

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Media Council (MMC) has elected Mohamed Shafau as its new President. Shafau was elected with 9 out of 15 votes, of the total sitting members of… Continued

World Bank revises GDP growth forecast for Maldives

June 8, 2022, 17:57

Malé, Maldives - In the most recent "Global Economic Prospects" published by World Bank, Maldives' GDP growth forecast for the year 2022 has been decreased. As per table 2.5.2 of… Continued

Amendment to Legal Profession Act strips away independence of judiciary and the Bar: Bar Council President

June 8, 2022, 16:10

Malé, Maldives - The President of the Bar Council of the Maldives on Wednesday stated that the amendment proposed by the government to the Maldivian Legal Profession Act (No. 5/2019)… Continued

Addu City Council formulates MVR 1.7 budget for Eid celebration in July

June 8, 2022, 15:40

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council on Wednesday allocated a budget of MVR 1.7 million for the upcoming Eid celebrations. Of the MVR 1.7 million, 200,000 is to be… Continued

Police search for four suspects regarding May 2 gang violence

June 8, 2022, 14:58

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service on Wednesday released information on four suspects regarding the May 2 gang violence that gravely injured two. Police state that the suspects are… Continued

BML opens applications for new CEO

June 8, 2022, 10:26

Malé, Maldives - Bank of Maldives (BML) has made an announcement inviting applications for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "Seeking a highly enthusiastic, entrepreneurial leader to further advance… Continued

Shahubaan resigns from Maldives Media Council

June 8, 2022, 10:05

Malé, Maldives - Shahubaan Fahumy, who was working in the capacity of President of the Maldives Media Council (MCC) has resigned from his duties. His resignation comes following two failed… Continued

Finance Minister to be questioned regarding state reserve

June 8, 2022, 08:59

Malé, Maldives - A motion to question Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer has been submitted to the Parliament. The motion was filed by Member of Parliament representing North Galolhu constituency… Continued

Aeroflot to increase flight frequency to Maldives

June 7, 2022, 18:17

Malé, Maldives - Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has announced that the airline will be increasing its flight frequency to the Maldives. The airline resumed it's operations to to the island… Continued