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Children’s Ombudsperson’s Office initiate criminal investigation against state children’s shelter management

January 17, 2022, 21:49

Malé, Maldives - The Children's Ombudsperson's Office today stated that the office has requested a criminal investigation against the management of state children's shelter "Kudakudhinge Hiya" following repeated incidents of… Continued

Maldives successfully launches satellite schools in three remote islands

January 17, 2022, 21:04

Malé, Maldives - The Education Ministry on Monday launched satellite education in the Maldives. Satellite education was inaugurated by Vice President Faisal Naseem with the launch of the Satellite Hub… Continued

Civil Service Commission implements work from home for direct contacts

January 17, 2022, 20:54

Malé, Maldives - Civil Service Commission (CSC) of the Maldives has announced that employees who are direct contacts of Covid-19 patients must work from home. In their circular, the CSC… Continued

Police investigate opposition activist for tweeting to execute President Solih

January 17, 2022, 20:34

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service initiated an investigation into a tweet by opposition activist Zahid Rameez to execute President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. In world's greatest nations, the punishment for… Continued

Addu City’s Hira School wins 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize!

January 17, 2022, 16:43

United Arab Emirates - Addu City's Hira School has won the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global High Schools category for the South Asian region. The prizes were awarded… Continued

Police investigate “India Out” graffiti on Funadhoo School wall

January 16, 2022, 23:01

Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service confirmed today that they are investigating the case of "India Out" and "Say No to India" graffiti on Sh. Funadhoo school walls.… Continued

Former President Yameen granted MVR 2.4 million as privileges for convicted period

January 16, 2022, 20:58

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Ministry of Finance confirmed today that MVR 2.4 million has been issued to the former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom following his acquittal by the Supreme… Continued

President Solih and Speaker Nasheed depart on official trips

January 16, 2022, 20:52

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Speaker of the parliament Mohamed Nasheed have departed on official trips to UAE and Sri Lanka today. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih departed… Continued

Community Service to serve as punishment effective today

January 16, 2022, 16:22

Malé, Maldives - The regulation outlining punishments excluding incarceration (Regulation No. R-13/2022) has been gazetted today. With this regulation, convicts are offered the option for community service as a punishment.… Continued

JUST IN: Addu City’s Canareef Resort reopens!

January 15, 2022, 19:37

Addu City, Maldives - Canareef Resort located in the southernmost Addu City has reopened after closure due to the pandemic outbreak in June 2020. The resort is operational again with… Continued