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Maldives must address regulatory gaps to leverage digital dividend: World Bank

October 7, 2021, 18:40

Malé, Maldives - The World Bank today released a statement stating that the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation Maldives and the government needs to address policy, legal, and… Continued

Man remanded to custody at Malé jail dies

October 7, 2021, 18:11

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General's Office (PGO), today, stated that the office is investigating the death of man remanded to custody pending trial. Ismail Shabeen (46), M. Malas, was taken… Continued

Maldives donates 400,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses to Nepal, Bangladesh

October 7, 2021, 15:30

Malé, Maldives - Maldives has decided to donate surplus 400,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses to neighboring Nepal and Bangladesh. While Maldives had procured AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from Singapore, the island nation… Continued

Maldives and UN Maldives sign the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework

October 7, 2021, 09:55

The Government of Maldives and UN Maldives on Wednesday signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022-2026. This framework is the blueprint for the UN Development System’s support… Continued

Five senior officers file court case against the Police Board

October 6, 2021, 18:59

Malé, Maldives - Five senior officers of Maldives Police Service have filed a case against the Police Board at the Civil Court for unfair dismissal from positions. The Police Board… Continued

Accident at Velana International Airport injures three

October 6, 2021, 16:55

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service informs that three have been injured in a vehicle accident at the Maldives main airport Velana International Airport (VIA) today. A Dhiraagu vehicle… Continued

Economic Minister to approve minimum wage next week

October 6, 2021, 16:39

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Ministers of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail Fayyaz Ismail has said that the minimum wage will be approved next week without any changes to the figures… Continued

National Security Committee Chair Aslam’s Addu City residence set on fire

October 6, 2021, 16:06

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldives is investigating an arson case where the National Security Services (241 Committee) Chair and MP for Addu City North Hithadhoo constituency Mohamed Aslam's home… Continued

High Court refuses to detain Ali Waheed’s passport for the 3rd time

October 6, 2021, 15:41

Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives have denied a surrender order for the former Tourism Minister charged with 7 counts of sexual offences for the third time. This… Continued

76th UNGA President Abdulla Shahid arrives in Maldives

October 6, 2021, 10:02

Malé, Maldives - The President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), His Excellency Abdulla Shahid has just landed in Velana International Airport. https://twitter.com/abdulla_shahid/status/1445588423914377217?t=sjPVCsvLUW4-Xjf23cDp4A&s=19 The UN… Continued