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Maldives records 3rd Covid-19 death today with fatality from Addu City

January 20, 2022, 15:11

Addu City, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reported a third Covid-19 related death, escalating the total fatalities in the Maldives to 268. The most recent Covid-19 fatality was… Continued

BREAKING: Staff transport vehicle crashes on Velana International Airport apron

January 20, 2022, 12:50

Malé, Maldives - A dangerous accident on the Velana International Airport (VIA) apron has left one injured. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) confirms that the accident happened due to losing… Continued

Yameen Rasheed’s mother shows mercy saving murder convicts from death penalty

January 19, 2022, 22:21

Malé, Maldives - At the sentencing hearing for the murder of blogger and activist Yameen Rasheed, the victim's mother has chosen against death penalty. At the hearing today, Yameen's mother… Continued

BREAKING: 21yr old Adduan dies after accident on Sinamalé bridge

January 19, 2022, 22:00

Malé, Maldives - A 21 year old man has died today while being treated for injuries received during motorcycle crash on Sinamalé bridge. Mohamed Haikal (21) born to Addu City… Continued

President Solih concludes visit to UAE

January 19, 2022, 16:31

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih concluded his official trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), on Wednesday morning and returned to Malé City. The President’s visit to Dubai… Continued

Maldives on the verge of a nationwide fourth wave: HPA

January 19, 2022, 16:18

Malé, Maldives - Epidemiologist at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) Dr Ibrahim Afzal on Tuesday cautioned the nation as Maldives is set to enter a fourth wave larger than any… Continued

Dhangethi Murder: Migrant worker pleads guilty, heirs seek death penalty

January 19, 2022, 16:00

Malé, Maldives - Bangladeshi migrant worker Shah Alom Mia (29), common name Salim, plead guilty to the murder of local businessman Mahmood Abu Bakr (57) at the Criminal Court today.… Continued

Addu City opens booster shot registration for the general public!

January 19, 2022, 15:43

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Emergency Operations Center (Addu EOC) has opened up registration for booster doses for the general public today. The registration is now open for the ages… Continued

BREAKING: Maldivian plane preparing to take-off from Hanimaadhoo catches fire

January 18, 2022, 20:40

Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - Regional news "Thiladhun" reports that a Maldivian aircraft ready to take off from Hanimaadhoo International Airport has caught on fire. According to a Maldivian official… Continued

National Airline “Maldivian” acquires its first ATR aircrafts

January 18, 2022, 16:52

Malé, Maldives - Island Aviation Services Ltd has today announced that the company has signed a contact for the purchase of three ATR aircrafts. The ATR aircrafts to be delivered… Continued