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COVID-19: Schools in Addu City to reopen tomorrow

September 18, 2021, 16:11

Addu City, Maldives - Schools are to reopen tomorrow with physical classes despite the monitoring status. The statement released by the Addu City Council states that Health Protection Agency (HPA)… Continued

Crisis at children’s shelter “Fiyavathi” as children standoff against authorities

September 18, 2021, 15:58

Malé, Maldives - The parliament Human Rights and Gender committee today said that relevant government authorities are to be questioned after the management lost control of the wards at the… Continued

Maldives off the UK red list!

September 18, 2021, 15:26

United Kingdom - The United Kingdom has announced that the Maldives and 7 other countries are to be removed from the UK red list effective 22 September 2021, 04:00. UK… Continued

Rasfannu beach oil spill, a deliberate attack: EPA

September 18, 2021, 15:06

Malé, Maldives - Local news Avas on Saturday reports that the leak at the oil spill at Rasfannu beach in the capital city Malé is a deliberate attack according to… Continued

Gang violence in Addu City escalates with 2 brutal attacks in 24hrs

September 18, 2021, 13:43

Addu City, Maldives - Two violent attacks have taken place in Addu city in the span of 24 hours. The first attack was reported to Maldives Police service at 12:08… Continued

COVID-19: Over 1600 active cases in Maldives

September 18, 2021, 10:01

Malé, Maldives – Statistics released by Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal that there are 1,686 active Covid-19 cases in Maldives. HPA stated that 86 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in… Continued

PG to appeal High Court decision to free alleged IS recruiter Ameen

September 16, 2021, 18:09

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has stated that the prosecution will appeal High Court's decision earlier today to free the alleged IS leader of Maldives Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla,… Continued

Civil servants schedule silent on Sunday protest about unfair wages

September 16, 2021, 17:56

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Servants of Maldives have planned a silent protest on Sunday against the low salaries and bonuses given to government employees. The Maldives Maldives Civil Servants… Continued

Bill submitted to Parliament to regulate migrant-run businesses

September 16, 2021, 17:40

Malé, Maldives - MP for Kurendhoo constituency Abdul Ghani Abdul Hakeem has submitted a bill to prevent migrant-run businesses behind the screen of Maldivians. The amendment proposal to the Business… Continued

PPM urges Speaker Nasheed to probe into the leaked audios

September 16, 2021, 17:01

Malé, Maldives - Opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has sent a letter to various institutions asking for an independent investigation of the leaked audio recording ex-President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's… Continued