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BREAKING: Two dead, three injured in GA. Villingili speedboat grounding

May 21, 2022, 22:04

Gaafu Alif Atoll - Gaafu Alif Atoll Hospital on Saturday declared two injured in speedboat grounding dead, while three others are injured. Reports state that the two deceased are Misbah… Continued

Maldives tables three proposals at 26th session of Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

May 21, 2022, 15:30

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian delegation has tabled three proposals at the 26th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) held from 16 to 20 May 2022. The 26th… Continued

Amnesty International raises alarms following government crackdown on protestors, reporters at “India Out” rally

May 21, 2022, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - Amnesty International on Friday shared concerns at the visuals of the government crackdown on peaceful protestors and journalists in the Maldives during the recent "India Out" rallies.… Continued

Contractor prequalification commences for Addu airport development project

May 21, 2022, 14:29

Malé, Maldives - EXIM Bank of India on Sunday began the contractor prequalification process to develop Addu City's Gan International Airport. The airport capacity is expected to expand to cater… Continued

Teen injured in Fuvahmulah diving accident transferred to India for further treatment

May 21, 2022, 14:12

Malé, Maldives - Teen diver Mahmood Faiz (19) who suffered from decompression sickness during a diving incident earlier this month was transported to India for further treatment on Saturday. Faiz's… Continued

Speaker Nasheed to coordinate international relief efforts for Sri Lanka

May 19, 2022, 19:04

Sri Lanka - Former President and incumbent Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday offered to secure international relief for Sri Lanka. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil… Continued

Three lagoons connected to MMPRC corruption up for sale

May 19, 2022, 14:22

Malé, Maldives - Tourism Ministry on Thursday announced that the current owners of three lagoons in Kaafu Atoll have applied to transfer ownership to another party. The lagoons owners include… Continued

Maldives Olympic Committee collaborates with ARC to launch “Child Safeguarding Policy”

May 19, 2022, 13:32

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Olympic Committee in association with Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC) formulated the "Child Safeguarding Policy" to protect the rights of children in sports. The "Child… Continued

Whale carcass spotted drifting near Vaavu atoll

May 19, 2022, 13:22

Vaavu Atoll, Maldives - Vaavu Atoll Council reported on Thursday that a 50ft whale carcass is drifting near V. Thinadhoo. Local news reports that the carcass was first spotted by… Continued

Media Council probes alleged police threat against journalists covering “India Out” rally

May 19, 2022, 13:04

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Media Council (MMC) on Thursday requested the Maldives Police Service to investigate allegations of a police officer threatening journalists for covering the "India Out" rally held… Continued