News

MFDA bans raw Pacific oysters from Prestige Foods International

November 22, 2021, 13:51

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Food and Drug Authority today ordered to immediately stop the usage, sale and distribution of Pacific Oysters exported to Maldives by Prestige Foods International. Pacific… Continued

Foreigner remanded to custody for desecrating mosque in Malé

November 22, 2021, 13:35

Malé, Maldives - A 40 year old Bangladeshi man with an expired visa have been remanded to custody after urinating at a mosque in the capital city Malé. The foreigner… Continued

Juvenile detention center to be completed by end of 2021

November 21, 2021, 18:14

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla, today, said that the Maldives will complete the establishment of a juvenile detention center by the end of this year. The… Continued

Nasheed transfers to temporary secure residence ‘Muraidhooge’

November 21, 2021, 14:16

Malé, Maldives - The temporary secure residence allocated for the former President and current Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed is ready for moving in according to the Ministry… Continued

MNU to invest MVR 30 million in Addu flying school

November 17, 2021, 16:43

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National University (MNU) has stated that the educational institute will invest MVR 30.8 million in the establishment of the flight academy located in the southernmost Addu… Continued

Anti Corruption Commission seeks authority to prosecute

November 17, 2021, 16:32

Malé, Maldives - The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) of Maldives have sought the authority to prosecute cases at the Maldives parliament yesterday. The ACC stated this with regards to the… Continued

Allegations regarding ties with India are unsubstantiated: Maldives Government

November 17, 2021, 16:11

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives today released a statement saying that the allegations regarding ties with one of the country’s key bilateral partners are misguided and unsubstantiated. The… Continued

Finance Ministry seeks to extend overdraw period

November 16, 2021, 19:14

Malé, Maldives – The Finance Ministry today requested the Maldives Parliament to extend the overdraw period by an additional year. The parliament has previously granted overdraw approvals in 2020 and… Continued

Ex-President Yameen’s hearing set for Thursday

November 16, 2021, 18:45

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court (SC) of Maldives, today, has scheduled the next hearing for the appeal trial of former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom for 18 November 2021, Thursday.… Continued

Parliament unanimously greenlights bill to criminalize hate crimes

November 16, 2021, 15:53

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives today voted to pass the bill to criminalize religiously motivated hate crimes and criminalize the mockery of Islam. On November 7, the Judiciary… Continued