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MACL refuses to disclose the salary of upper management

September 25, 2021, 17:29

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has refused to disclose the salaries of the upper management including CEO and directors, despite order by Information Commissioner's Office (ICOM). ICOM,… Continued

Fine for Rasfari reef destruction estimated at MVR 900 million: EPA

September 25, 2021, 16:48

Malé, Maldives - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that the fine for the destruction of protected Rasfari reef is estimated at MVR 900 million. Following an environmental assessment survey,… Continued

Addu City Council to install CCTV cameras at Hithadhoo flats amid escalating violent crime

September 25, 2021, 16:19

Addu City, Maldives - Addu City Council has stated that the security at Hithadhoo flats is increased amid the increase in violent crime in the area. Speaking to local news… Continued

Closed trial for Adhuham following guilty plea

September 25, 2021, 16:06

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court of Maldives, today, decided on a closed trial for Adhuham Ahmed Rasheed who detonated the bomb in the May 6 attack targeted at the… Continued

MDP’s objective is to decide using ballot boxes: Nasheed

September 25, 2021, 15:54

Malé, Maldives - Former President and current Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, today, said that the largest political party of the country Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) uses ballot… Continued

MTCC launches high-speed ferry for Integrated National Public Ferry Network

September 25, 2021, 15:24

Malé, Maldives - The first high-speed ferry for the Integrated National Public Ferry Network has been launched today. Phase 1 of the Integrated National Public Ferry Network was contracted to… Continued

Sea surge destroys Lh. Kurendhoo football pitch

September 25, 2021, 14:59

Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives - Sea surges have caused major damage to the in Lh. Kurendhoo island on Friday. Lh. Kurendhoo | Photo: Chuffed The swell tides that began flooding the… Continued

MDP internal election commences

September 25, 2021, 09:46

Malé, Maldives - The internal elections have commenced for ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) this morning. The largest internal party elections commenced at 09:00 and will end at 17:00. While… Continued

EXIM Bank of India provides MVR 3.4 billion in loans for FDC Hulhumalé housing projects

September 23, 2021, 16:14

Malé, Maldives - At a virtual ceremony held today, Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) and two Indian companies NBCC and JMC Projects signed loan agreements to develop of 4000 Social housing… Continued

Minimum wage determination delayed until further notice

September 23, 2021, 15:45

Malé, Maldives - The Secretary-General of the Wage Advisory Board Mauroof Zahir has today said that it is unlikely that minimum wage can be determined as early as next week.… Continued