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World Bank grants Maldives USD 10 million to leverage digital technologies for climate resilience

June 4, 2022, 17:06

United States - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Thursday approved a USD 10 million grant to support the Maldives in using digital technologies for development and climate… Continued

Agriculture Ministry launches five-year plan to introduce sustainable farming methods to northern atolls

June 4, 2022, 16:42

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture on Thursday launched a five-year agricultural plan called "Maldives Agribusiness Programme (MAP)" targeted at the northern atolls. The main… Continued

India pledges MVR 4.6 million to establish Inclusive Education Support Units in three regional schools

June 4, 2022, 16:26

Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives - The expansive project to establish Inclusive Education Support Units in three regional schools, HA. Atoll Education Centre (HA.Dhidhdhoo), Aboobakuru School (GDh.Thinadhoo) & Ihadhdhoo School (L.Gan),… Continued

Addu City Council calls for immediate action following gang-related homicide

June 4, 2022, 16:09

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council on Thursday released a statement calling for immediate action to restore peace following gand-related homicide. Mohamed Zayan Moosa (21), Solid, S. Feydhoo died… Continued

Addu Child Sexual Abuse Case: Supreme Court upholds Magistrate Court order to remand Aminath Dhiye

May 31, 2022, 21:10

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives on Tuesday ruled in favour of the High Court order upholding the Hithadhoo Magistrate Court’s order to remand Aminath Dhiye (Aimindhatha) arrested… Continued

Maldives condemns Israeli nationalists desecrating the sanctity of Al-Aqsa mosque

May 31, 2022, 20:57

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Maldives on Tuesday released a statement condemning the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli nationalists during the Flag March in Jerusalem, desecrating the… Continued

Maldives assumes seat in WHO Executive Board

May 31, 2022, 20:48

Switzerland - The Maldive on Monday assumed the position at the Executive Board of the World Health Organization representing South East Asia for a term of three years starting 2022.… Continued

Freedive Maldives’ World Record attempt “Neyvaa 2” opens for public participation

May 31, 2022, 20:30

Malé, Maldives - The first local freediving school in the Maldives, Freedive Maldives, has invited public participants for its "Neyvaa 2" World Record attempt, to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of… Continued

Japan donates USD 5.1 million to Maldives for Economic and Social Development

May 31, 2022, 20:15

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Japan has provided grant aid of 650 Million Japanese Yen (approximately 5.1 million USD) to the Government of Maldives to promote economic and social… Continued

Chief Superintendent Shifan appointed as the head of National Policing College

May 31, 2022, 20:11

Addu City, Maldives - Chief Superintendent of Police Ahmed Shifan was appointed as the head of the National College of Policing and Law Enforcement located in Addu City on Tuesday.… Continued