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Man arrested in Malé for sexual abuse of 6 minors

May 8, 2022, 10:33

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service has confirmed that a 55-year-old Maldivian man has been arrested and remanded for sexual abuse of multiple children. Police confirmed that the 55… Continued

Maldives backs Jamaica’s Kamina J Smith for Commonwealth Secretary General’s post

May 6, 2022, 13:49

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday confirmed the Maldives' support for Jamaica's candidate for Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Kamina Johnson-Smith, in the forthcoming elections at… Continued

President Solih pledges to bring May 6 perpetrators to justice

May 6, 2022, 13:40

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Friday stated that the government remains steadfast in its work to bring those responsible for the May 6 terror attack to justice.… Continued

Delays in May 6 terror attack investigation contribute to impunity: Deputy Speaker

May 6, 2022, 13:29

Malé, Maldives - The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Maldives Eva Abdulla released a statement on the anniversary of May 6 assassination attempt of incumbent Speaker Mohamed Nasheed relaying… Continued

Maldives drops 15 positions in World Press Freedom Index

May 3, 2022, 18:10

Malé, Maldives - Maldives has dropped 15 positions to 87/180 in 2022 from 72/180 in 2021. The report noted that while Maldives has made progress with the "repealed the draconian… Continued

Maldives Youth Force protest in front of ex-President Yameen’s residence

May 3, 2022, 17:57

Malé, Maldives - A group identifying as "Maldives Youth Force" gathered in front former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom's private residence to call for his rearrest. The group has previously aired… Continued

Search continues for missing veteran diver

May 3, 2022, 17:45

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force continues the search for veteran diver Mohamed Saeed (35) reported missing since 15:36 on Monday. Saeed's companion Mahmood Faiz is currently being treated… Continued

AirAsia resumes Malaysia-Maldives flights

May 3, 2022, 17:32

Malé, Maldives - Popular budget airline AirAsia on Tuesday resumed flights from Malaysia to the Maldives. Flights have resumed with the opening of the Malaysian borders on 1 May 2022.… Continued

President declares salary bump across the education sector

May 1, 2022, 14:04

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday announced a salary increase for all civil service staff in the education sector with 8,889 staff members. President Solih stated this… Continued

STO reports 23 percent increase with MVR 4 billion revenue

May 1, 2022, 13:50

Malé, Maldives - State Trading Organization on Saturday published its 1st Quarter Report of 2022, reporting a total revenue of MVR 4.04 billion which is an increase of 23% compared… Continued