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Covid-19 booster program delayed with syringe shortage

December 19, 2021, 14:12

Malé, Maldives - Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) has stated today that there is a shortage of syringes to administer the 100,620 doses of Pfizer vaccine donated to the Maldives… Continued

US donates over 100,000 additional Pfizer doses to the Maldives

December 19, 2021, 13:59

Malé, Maldives - The United States donated 100,620 Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses to Maldives, adding to the nearly 120,000 doses it had previously donated. This vaccine delivery builds on… Continued

Ex President Yameen calls for public referendum regarding alleged Indian Military presence in Maldives

December 18, 2021, 13:54

Malé, Maldives - The Opposition leader and recently acquitted former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has called on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to hold a referendum on the course of action… Continued

Maldives eases restrictions for fully vaccinated South Asian work permit holders

December 18, 2021, 13:37

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) has eased restrictions for fully vaccinated South Asian work permit holders effective 15 December 2021. The agency has also nullified the previous decree… Continued

EXIM Bank of India extends USD 34 million for Hulhumalé Social Housing Projects

December 18, 2021, 13:23

EXIM Bank of India has disbursed USD 34 million advance payment in connection with the Social Housing projects being executed under Buyers’ Credit  in Hulhumale’ Phase II. This marks commencement… Continued

Government fails to facilitate tourism revival in Addu City

December 18, 2021, 13:17

Malé, Maldives - The Managing Director of Resort Life Mohamed Shaaz Waleed on Friday stated that the attempts to revive tourism in Addu City is hindered because of lack of… Continued

Man arrested for defecating in Addu City mosque

December 16, 2021, 20:25

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldives Police has arrested a 47 year old man for defecating in an Addu City mosque. Masjid Al Nasr and Masjid Al Amaany of the… Continued

Parliament grants 5 days for ACC members to submit written statements prior to dismissal

December 16, 2021, 20:15

Malé, Maldives - The Parliamentary Committee on Independent Institutions provided 5 days to the members of Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) to submit written statements prior to dismissal. The Parliament of… Continued

Maldives wins the World’s Leading Destination title for two consecutive years

December 16, 2021, 20:02

Malé, Maldives - Maldives has won the World’s Leading Destination title consecutively in 2021 on Thursday. The announcement was made at the WTA 2021 ceremony held virtually on 16th December… Continued

President ratifies the Civil Procedure Code

December 16, 2021, 19:53

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today ratified the Civil Procedure Code (Act No: 32/2021). The Bill was passed by Parliament at the 44th sitting of its third session of this… Continued