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President dissolves the Asset Recovery Commission

March 17, 2022, 18:01

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday dissolved the Asset Recovery Commission. While President's Office have not stated a reason for dissolving the commission, the mandates of the… Continued

Immigration eases passport application process for Umrah pilgrims

March 17, 2022, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Immigration Department on Thursday announced special arrangements for passport applications to perform Umrah pilgrimage. In their statement, Immigration stated that there is a high demand… Continued

Anti Corruption Commission reconstituted with five new members

March 17, 2022, 14:59

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday reconstituted the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and appointed five members. At a function held at the President’s Office, the members were sworn… Continued

Special Envoy to monitor May 6 attack Abbas Faiz meets with Speaker Nasheed

March 16, 2022, 21:34

Malé, Maldives - The Special Envoy to the Government of Maldives to monitor the investigation, prosecution and trial of the May 6 terror attack Abbas Faiz met with the victim… Continued

MNDF investigative committee takes statement from parents of deceased trainee

March 16, 2022, 21:22

Malé, Maldives - The committee formed to investigate the death of Private Rafil has taken the statements of his parents regarding Private Mohamed Rafil Rabeel's (19) death. Maldives National Defence… Continued

Turtle nest near Sinamalé bridge moved to Four Seasons Resort’s turtle sanctuary

March 16, 2022, 14:39

Malé, Maldives - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday removed the turtle eggs near the Sinamalé bridge and moved them to a turtle sanctuary and rehabilitation centre in Four Seasons… Continued

HPA advises getting booster doses before Umrah pilgrimage

March 16, 2022, 14:11

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Tuesday advised those who have completed two Covid-19 vaccine doses to administer booster doses before Umrah pilgrimage. A statement released by HPA… Continued

USAID launches Climate Change Adaptation Project Maldives

March 16, 2022, 12:00

Malé, Maldives - A five year long Climate Adaptation Project Maldives worth USD 10.5 million has been launched in the Maldives on Tuesday, by the United States for International Development… Continued

HPA encourages getting booster before Ramadan

March 16, 2022, 11:00

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) of Maldives has urged the public to get the Covid-19 booster dose prior to the fast approaching month of Ramadan. In a tweet… Continued

March 15th declared International Day to Combat Islamophobia

March 16, 2022, 10:00

New York, USA - The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution on Tuesday, setting March 15th as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The resolution proposed by… Continued