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Maldives is being penalized for sustainable fishing: HC Farah Faizal to the UK

October 5, 2021, 17:26

United Kingdom - High Commissioner of Maldives to UK Dr Farah Faizal today stated that the UK is penalizing Maldives for 2,000 year old sustainable fishery practices by imposing remarkably… Continued

Wage Advisory Board sets minimum wage at MVR 5,700

October 5, 2021, 16:10

Malé, Maldives - The Wage Advisory Board has allocated MVR 5,700 as minimum wage and sent the decision to the Economic Minister for approval. The Advisory Board states that the… Continued

Supply boat sinks in Maldives causing MVR 1.5 million in damages

October 5, 2021, 15:17

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) reported that a supply boat "Vaivilaa" sank near Lh. Aligau earlier this morning causing property damages and leaving 5 people stranded… Continued

Teachers cultivate the future of our nation: President Solih

October 5, 2021, 14:51

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday stated that teachers play a pivotal role in cultivating the young minds that are the future of our nation. President Solih… Continued

Supreme Court denies bail for ex-President Yameen

October 5, 2021, 14:39

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court (SC) of Maldives, today, denied the appeal to free former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom on bail. The defence filed two motions at the Supreme… Continued

COVID-19: Cases increase steadily in Addu City

October 5, 2021, 09:52

Addu City, Maldives – Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) reveals that Addu City has recorded additional 12 cases. The statistics released by AEH shows that with the additional 12 cases confirmed… Continued

MMPRC Corruption: Transparency Maldives condemns non-prosecution agreement with SOF

October 4, 2021, 18:49

Malé, Maldives - Transparency Maldives on Monday condemned the non-prosecution agreement made between the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) and Scores of Flair (SOF), a private company implicated in the Maldives… Continued

Suspect arrested for breaking into Chief Justice’s residence

October 4, 2021, 18:15

Malé, Maldives - The Police today arrested a 45 year old Maldivian man under suspicion of breaking into the residence of the Maldives Chief Justice. Local news Avas reports that… Continued

BREAKING: Dhapparu to be reinstated to Filladhoo jurisdiction

October 4, 2021, 17:48

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, today, decided to reinstate Dhapparu to Filladhoo's Jurisdiction. Spokesperson of the President's Office Mabrook Azeez said that after discussions with the Filladhoo Island… Continued

Ex-President Yameen’s defence submits alleged audio of former ACC President to Supreme Court

October 4, 2021, 16:43

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court (SC) of Maldives today scheduled to make a decision on the evidence submitted by former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's defence team on Tuesday. The… Continued