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Maldives welcomes over 1.16 million tourists via scheduled flights

December 4, 2021, 16:06

Malé, Maldives - The Tourism Ministry data to date shows that over 1.16 million tourists have arrived in the Maldives through scheduled flights while over 51 thousand travelled via charter… Continued

There is no freedom of expression now: ex President Yameen

December 4, 2021, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - Newly acquitted former President of the Maldives Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has said that all media other than online news outlets are under the control of the government.… Continued

Three most recent Covid-19 deaths originate from the islands

December 4, 2021, 15:14

Malé, Maldives - Maldives has recorded its 252nd Covid-19 death with the passing of a 93 year old Maldivian man in Dhaalu atoll. The elderly patient passed away at 07:10… Continued

Addu City Council’s legal officer under arson attack

December 4, 2021, 14:24

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council's legal officer Abdulla Ihsan's car was set on fire earlier this morning. Speaking to the press, Ihsan stated that his cars rear windshield… Continued

“India Out” is more dangerous to Maldives: National Security Chair Aslam

December 4, 2021, 10:26

Malé, Maldives - Chairperson of Parliament's Committee on National Security Service (241 Committee), North Hithadhoo MP Mohamed Aslam on Friday said that the India Out campaign is a danger to… Continued

Human Rights organizations call for timely implementation of amendment criminalizing marital rape

December 2, 2021, 22:22

Malé, Maldives - Eight organizations have welcomed the amendments to the Sexual Offences Act (No. 17/2014) by including marital rape as a punishable offense. Uthema, Family Legal Clinic, Equality Now,… Continued

JUST IN: Salim confesses to the Dhangethi murder

December 2, 2021, 16:51

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police today stated that Shah Alom Mia under arrest for the murder of local businessman Mahmood Abu Bakr (57) has confessed to the crime. The… Continued

First phase of Addu Police Academy to open in March 2022

December 2, 2021, 16:36

Addu City, Maldives - The Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed said yesterday that the first phase of the Police Academy built in Addu City will be opened in March 2022.… Continued

President designates Addu City, Hankede for real estate tourism

December 2, 2021, 16:20

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today designated Addu City's uninhabited Hankede district for real estate tourism. The decree by President Solih cite the Maldives Tourism Act (Law No.… Continued

ADB grants technical assistance of USD 2 million to Maldives

December 2, 2021, 14:29

Malé, Maldives - The Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer today signed a grant agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for USD 2,050,000. The USD 2,050,000 was granted by ADB… Continued