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Addu City faces Police shortages amid escalating violence

September 29, 2021, 17:11

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council today states that the council has not received an update from the Ministry of Home Affairs a month after requesting additional resources amid… Continued

Maldives reiterates commitment to exploring further avenues of cooperation with Saudi Arabia

September 29, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Defence Mariya Didi has reiterated Maldives’ commitment to exploring further avenues of cooperation with Saudi Arabia, especially in the Defence and Security domain, and pledged… Continued

Maldives Economic, Finance Ministers discuss economic relations during official visit to Qatar

September 29, 2021, 15:49

Doha, Qatar - A high level delegation from Maldives, including the Finance and Economic Ministers, have met with several Qatari counterparts in an official visit to enhance Qatar-Maldives bilateral relations.… Continued

Minimum wage determination delayed until October 10

September 29, 2021, 15:21

Malé, Maldives - The minimum wage determination has been rescheduled again, with the target date set for 10 October 2021. Speaking to local news Dhauru, the Chairman of the Wage… Continued

Court remands cybercriminal responsible for nude photo leaks for 15 days

September 29, 2021, 15:00

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives on Tuesday remanded Masaid bin Sameeu, the cybercriminal responsible for nude photo leaks on social media, for additional 15 days. Masaid bin… Continued

Italy green lights quarantine free travel to the Maldives

September 29, 2021, 14:01

Milan, Italy - Italy on Tuesday added the Maldives to the list of countries that travellers do not require quarantine upon arrival or return. Italy's Health Ministry said that travellers… Continued

Over 337,000 people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Maldives

September 29, 2021, 09:36

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed last night that more than 337,000 individuals have been fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus in Maldives. Latest statistics released by the… Continued

Evidence bill to be amended amid concerns of provision threatening press freedom

September 28, 2021, 17:29

Malé, Maldives - Attorney General's Office today released a statement the Evidence Bill will be amended at committee stage to address public and media concerns regarding provision granting courts rights… Continued

Reduced mobile internet rates to be announced by October 1: CAM

September 28, 2021, 17:05

Malé, Maldives - Communication Authority of Maldives (CAM), today, stated that the reduced internet rates will be announced by telcos latest by Friday. Speaking to local news Mihaaru the CEO… Continued

Wife charged with money laundering for allegedly using husband’s drug trafficking money

September 28, 2021, 15:56

Malé, Maldives - Ramiza Ali, M. Kuredhimaage was charged with money laundering at a hearing at the Criminal Court today. Ramiza is charged with money laundering for using money obtained through drug-trafficking… Continued