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Maldivians at risk of becoming climate refugees: President Solih

November 3, 2021, 10:34

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that Maldivians deserve a safe place to live as much as anyone else in the room noting the mounting threat of Maldivians becoming climate… Continued

Murder suspect released from custody due to absence of Juvenile Prison

November 2, 2021, 19:16

Malé, Maldives - An 18 year old charged with intentionally committing murder has been released from custody due to the absence of a juvenile detention facility in the Maldives. The… Continued

40 sexual abuse cases in schools filed; 7 under investigation

November 2, 2021, 19:01

Malé, Maldives - The Minister of Education Dr Aishath Ali has said today that 40 sexual abuse cases at schools have been filed during the incumbent government with 7 under… Continued

63yr old woman arrested for preschool child sexual abuse case released!

November 2, 2021, 18:37

Malé, Maldives - UPDATE (19:31) Local news "Adhadhu" reports that the woman arrested for the preschool child sexual abuse case have been released as of tonight. While there have been… Continued

Charges dropped for kidnapping case to assault; Court releases suspect

November 2, 2021, 15:36

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court, today, has released the teenager arrested under suspicion of kidnapping and assault following advisement by the Maldives Police Service that custody may be eased.… Continued

Forensic analysis rules leaked “judges audio” as falsified

November 2, 2021, 15:16

Malé, Maldives – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Maldives, earlier today, stated that the alleged leaked audios of judges are falsified and tempered. The JSC released a statement regarding… Continued

COVID-19: Addu City records 42 new cases in 24hrs

November 2, 2021, 09:58

Addu City, Maldives – Addu Emergency Operation Center reveals that 42 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. The statistics released by AEH shows that with the additional 42 cases… Continued

Teachers must identify who students are entrusted to: Education Minister

November 1, 2021, 20:11

Malé, Maldives - The Education Ministry today released a sternly worded circular stating that teachers must know who they are entrusting students to, in instances where any student is handed… Continued

Maldives Qualification Authority blacklists CITM

November 1, 2021, 19:45

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Qualification Authority (MQA) today released a statement effectively blacklisting Centre for Information Technology Management (CITM). The qualification authority stated that the board has decided to… Continued

Gulhifalhu dredging, land reclamation phase complete

November 1, 2021, 19:19

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) stated today that the company has completed the reclamation phase of the Gulhifalhu project. MTCC further confirmed that the project… Continued