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JUST IN: Ex State Minister Ashad Ali voluntarily enters into custody

February 19, 2022, 22:05

Malé, Maldives - Former State Minister for Youth and Sports Ashad Ali has submitted into the custody of the Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) at Velana International Airport earlier today. The… Continued

Second southern wetland erupts into fire within 10 days

February 17, 2022, 20:51

Fuvahmulah, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) reports that the Fuvahmulah fire station has extinguished a fire in the wetlands of the southern city. The fire was first reported… Continued

STO awards 5 best construction agents of 2021

February 17, 2022, 20:37

Malé, Maldives - State Trading Organization (STO) held an appreciation event today to present awards to the best construction agents of 2021. A gift voucher worth MVR 5,000 were presented… Continued

UK’s Minister of State for South Asia Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon visits Addu City

February 17, 2022, 17:35

Addu City, Maldives - United Kingdom’s Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister’s Special Representative, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon & the first resident… Continued

Asphalt laying to commence soon in Hiya area

February 17, 2022, 17:18

Malé, Maldives - The Consortium of Mohan Mutha Exports Pvt. Ltd. and Ashoka Buildcon Limited has stated that stage 2 of the asphalt trial mix has been laid and asphalt… Continued

President Solih discusses strengthening domestic transport network with veteran tourism consultant George Corbin

February 17, 2022, 14:19

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has discussed strengthening the domestic transportation network with tourism and restaurant industry consultant Mr George Corbin this morning. The absence of a cost-effective… Continued

Prison officers to trial body worn cameras and tasers

February 17, 2022, 14:10

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Thursday signed an agreement with Zeta Technologies to procure body cameras and tasers to be trialled by prison officers. Under the… Continued

Addu driving track to open in April 2022

February 17, 2022, 13:54

Addu City, Maldives - Deputy Mayor of Addu City stated today that the driving track required for driving tests will be complete within a month. Speaking to "Addulive" Shuau stated… Continued

Maldivian businesswoman detained in India regarding drug case

February 17, 2022, 13:18

India - Local news reports that a Maldivian woman (58) was arrested on Saturday at the Cochin International Airport in India in relation to drugs. The veteran businesswoman with 10… Continued

Maldivian Aviation Academy in Addu City announces individual and integrated pilot training programs

February 17, 2022, 12:54

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldivian Aviation Academy established in Addu City under a joint venture between Island Aviation (IAS) and Maldives National University (MNU) announced course fees for integrated,… Continued