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COVID-19: Death toll rises to 251 with fatality from Fuvahmulah

December 1, 2021, 21:23

Malé, Maldives – A 79 year old Maldivians woman admitted at Gnaviyani Atoll Covid-19 facility passed away on Wednesday increasing the Covid-19 death toll in Maldives to 251. Maldives continues… Continued

GDh. Madaveli fishing dhoni makes history with 45.9 tonne catch

December 1, 2021, 21:10

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - TS Line fishing dhoni of GDh. Madaveli made history on Tuesday with the second highest weighed catch in the Maldives. The Madaveli dhoni broke records… Continued

21 civil servants employed at Vilimalé state children’s shelter laid off

December 1, 2021, 20:53

Malé, Maldives - Civil Service Commission (CSC) has laid off 21 civil servants employed at "Kudakudhinge Hiya" state children's shelter. Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services stated that the… Continued

Criminal Court sentences man to over a month for desecrating mosque

December 1, 2021, 20:13

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives have sentenced man to 1 month and 19 days for desecrating mosque in capital city Malé. The Criminal Court denied request to… Continued

Police search for 2 foreign nationals linked to black market dollar trade

December 1, 2021, 16:18

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service, today, made a search announcement for two Bangladeshi nationals linked to the black market dollar trade. Police have identified the two individuals as… Continued

MNDF activates security protocols for recently acquitted ex-President Yameen

December 1, 2021, 16:10

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has activated security protocols provided by the constitution for former Presidents upon the acquittal of the criminal verdict yesterday. Former President… Continued

Criminal Court to schedule hearing against guarantor Ashad Ali

December 1, 2021, 15:50

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives is expected to schedule a hearing against fugitive Ali Waheed's guarantor Ashad Ali upon his failure to present Ali Waheed at the… Continued

Fisheries Ministry closes Villimalé vet clinic effective Jan 2022

November 30, 2021, 17:02

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, on Monday, released a statement announcing the closure of the veterinary clinic located in Villimalé. The Villimalé veterinary clinic was… Continued

ISPs ordered to shutdown content promoting religions other than Islam within 72hrs

November 30, 2021, 16:48

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Tuesday gave 72 hours to the Maldives Police Service to shutdown all internet mediums used to promote religions other than Islamic… Continued

President appoints new Deputy Planning Minister to oversee DNR

November 30, 2021, 15:21

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday appointed Aishath Rasheeda as Deputy Minister of National Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure. Deputy Minister Rasheeda was appointed as the person responsible… Continued