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President ratifies the 7th amendment to the Judges Act granting parental leave

March 10, 2022, 15:47

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday ratified the seventh amendment to the Judges Act of the Maldives (Law no. 13/2010). The amendment bill added to the legislation Section 64-1, subsequent… Continued

No reason for public outrage at removing Addu City’s “Ruhgandu” coconut palms: Mayor Nizar

March 10, 2022, 15:24

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar stated earlier today that there is no reason for the public outrage faced at the removal of over 50 coconut palms… Continued

MPL introduces 7 day trauma leave policy

March 9, 2022, 17:30

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has introduced a dedicated 7 day trauma leave policy for its employees. According to the company, with the new leave policy announced today,… Continued

MTCC invites women to train as bus drivers

March 9, 2022, 16:33

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has opened up the opportunity for women to train as bus drivers. MTCC announced the opportunity under its Hunavaru Programme inaugurated… Continued

Citizens of Malé will receive land for free: President’s Office

March 9, 2022, 16:21

Malé, Maldives - The 1000 land plots allocated for residential use in the Hulhumalé Phase 2 area will not be sold, but given for free to the citizens of Malé,… Continued

MDP Internal elections postponed with a 100 votes

March 9, 2022, 15:39

Malé, Maldives - The incumbent ruling party, Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s internal election to appoint a party chairperson was postponed on Tuesday with a vote by the MDP congress. The… Continued

Supreme Court rules in favour of independent legal representation for island councils in court

March 9, 2022, 15:14

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives on Tuesday overturned the High Court ruling stating that local councils may not represent themselves in court with regard to land disputes… Continued

No Maldivian terrorist fighters entered foreign conflict zones in 3 years: Defence Minister Mariya

March 9, 2022, 14:56

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Minister of Defence Mariya Didi, on Wednesday, stated that there is no recorded case of any Maldivian entering a designated conflict zone as a Foreign… Continued

BML opens ATM center in Hirilandhoo

March 9, 2022, 14:00

Hirilandhoo, Maldives - Bank of Maldives (BML) has opened a Self-Service Banking ATM center in Thaa Atoll Hirilandhoo as part of the ongoing investment program to support local communities by… Continued

Addu Police Academy to open on 27th March

March 9, 2022, 13:24

Addu City, Maldives - The Police Academy being built in Addu City will be opened on 27th March, said Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed. Although the works of the entire… Continued