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Nasheed to contest MDP primary, campaign to start in Thinadhoo

November 30, 2022, 09:54

Malé, Maldives - MDP President and Parliament Speaker Mohammed Nasheed has decided to contest the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) primary to determine the candidate for the upcoming presidential election. Nasheed… Continued

Hulhumalé lands to be given for Malé garage relocation

November 29, 2022, 19:07

Malé, Maldives - Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has decided to provide land in Hulhumalé to relocate existing garages in Malé City. HDC told in a statement that the decision was… Continued

India provides $100 million loan to Maldives

November 29, 2022, 18:48

Malé, Maldives - India has given Maldives USD 100 million loan as budgetary support through a Treasury Bond sale to the State Bank of India branch in Malé, Maldives. According… Continued

“South Asian Nitrogen Hub” inaugurated

November 29, 2022, 09:51

Malé, Maldives - "South Asian Nitrogen Hub" (SANH) inaugural ceremony has been held in the Maldives. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Vice President Faisal Naseem reiterated the Maldives' commitment to… Continued

2023 Budget: MVR 42.8 billion passed by Parliament

November 28, 2022, 16:09

Malé, Maldives - Parliament of Maldives has approved the government's budget of MVR 42.8 billion for next year. The budget was passed by 61 votes out of 69 in the… Continued

Nasheed files MVR 10 million defamation suit against MP Shareef

November 28, 2022, 13:14

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed has filed a case with Civil Court of Maldives against Maradhoo MP Ibrahim Shareef over a defamatory tweet. In… Continued

Opposition to propose MVR 6.8 billion cut down to 2023 budget

November 28, 2022, 10:01

Malé, Maldives - The opposition PPM/PNC coalition has decided to propose some amendments to the report prepared by the parliamentary committee on the budget for next year. The parliamentary group… Continued

GEAP National Steering Committee holds first meeting

November 28, 2022, 09:41

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih convened on Sunday the National Steering Committee of the Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) 2022-2026 for its first meeting. The cabinet adopted the… Continued

Maafushi is not a prostitution hub: Council

November 26, 2022, 11:38

Maafushi, Maldives - Maafushi Council has refuted media reports claiming the island which reigns in local tourism in Maldives of being a hub for prostitution. Following local media outlet "Mihaaru"… Continued

Tax hike not likely to harm tourism sector: TEAM

November 26, 2022, 10:30

Malé, Maldives - Tourism Employees Association of Maldives (TEAM) has said that the increase in TGST from 12 per cent to 16 per cent will not harm the tourism sector.… Continued