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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

Japan donates USD 3 million to the Maldives for the provision of Sea Ambulance

October 4, 2021, 16:13

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Japan has provided grant aid of 400 Million Japanese Yen (approximately 3 million USD) to the Maldives to promote economic and social development in… Continued

Supreme Court halts all virtual trials for defendants residing abroad

October 4, 2021, 14:12

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives, today, ordered the Criminal Court of Maldives to cease all virtual trials for defendants residing abroad. The order by the Supreme Court… Continued

Ministry of Health investigates death of 6yr old at Fuvahmulah Hospital

October 4, 2021, 13:52

Malé, Maldives - Health Ministry, today, started an investigation into the death of a 6 year old girl while receiving treatment at the Fuvahmulah Hospital. The Ministry of Health stated… Continued

The vision is to expand tourism across the Maldives: President Solih

October 4, 2021, 11:53

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday said that the incumbent government envisions the expansion of tourism across the nation. The President stated while delivering his remarks at… Continued

COVID-19: Islands under monitoring jump to 19

October 3, 2021, 17:10

Malé, Maldives – Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) informed today that the number of islands under monitoring for the Covid-19 virus has increased to 19. While there was a significant… Continued

Concerns raised over the lack of security measures for Maldives Chief Justice

October 3, 2021, 16:56

Malé, Maldives - Parliamentarians have raised concerns over the lack of security measures implemented post ratification of the sixth amendment to the Judges Act of Maldives (Act no: 13/2010). The… Continued

I got Covishield from India and I have survived: UNPGA Abdulla Shahid

October 3, 2021, 16:30

New York, USA - The President of the United Nations General Assembly and Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid on Saturday said that he received the Covishield vaccine manufactured in India.… Continued

BREAKING: Supreme Court overturns High Court decision to dismiss terrorism charges against Ameen

October 3, 2021, 14:27

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives today overruled the High Court decision to dismiss terrorism charges against Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla, Maadhadu, Fuvahmulah. The High Court negated the charges… Continued