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EU proposes tariff exemption for Maldives fish exports

September 27, 2021, 12:05

Malé, Maldives - The European Union has proposed an exemption for the 11 percent imposed on Maldivian fish exports to Europe. Speaking at the Maldives Parliament today, the Fisheries Minister… Continued

COVID-19: No active cases in S. Hulhudhoo Meedhoo

September 27, 2021, 09:12

Addu City, Maldives – Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) reveals that over a hundred active cases have been recorded in Addu City, Feydhoo district. The statistics released by AEH shows that… Continued

COVID-19: Islands under monitoring drop to 11

September 26, 2021, 15:35

Malé, Maldives – Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) informed today that the number of islands under monitoring for the Covid-19 virus has dropped to 11. This is a significant drop… Continued

President returns to Maldives after attending 76th Session of UNGA

September 26, 2021, 15:23

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has concluded his official trip to New York City to attend the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and returned… Continued

Police investigate sex abuse of minor in Huvadhoo Atoll

September 26, 2021, 15:03

Gaafu Alif Atoll, Maldives - Maldives Police have started investigating a sexual assault case of a minor in the Upper South Division of Maldives. According to the Police, the case… Continued

53 winners support the parliamentary system: Nasheed

September 26, 2021, 14:47

Malé, Maldives - Speaker of the Maldives Parliament, today, said that 53 of the members who won seats at the MDP internal elections support the parliamentary system. Local news Addulive… Continued

Man dies after Safari “Handy Cruiser” sinks near Malé

September 26, 2021, 14:14

Malé, Maldives - IGMH informs that a 41 year old man has died after Safari "Handy Cruiser" capsized this morning. The man is one of the seven people taken to… Continued

NDA, India orders court inquiry to investigate Maldivian Cadet Sulthan’s death

September 26, 2021, 10:22

India - NDA, Khadakwasla has ordered a court inquiry to investigate Maldivian Cadet Sulthan's death during a training exercise. Lance Corporal Mohammad Sulthan Ahmed died during an organised training activity… Continued

Met Office issues Yellow Alert for most of Maldives!

September 26, 2021, 09:34

Malé, Maldives - The National Meteorological Centre (Met Office) has issued a Yellow Alert for most of Maldives, from Haa Alif to Laamu Atoll today. Met Office previously issued a… Continued

BREAKING: Maldivian Soldier dies during training in India

September 25, 2021, 18:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) today informed that a Maldivian cadet training at National Defence Academy in India has passed away. The deceased is reported to be… Continued