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Media to be investigated for state children’s shelter Fiyavathi crisis coverage

September 19, 2021, 16:17

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament Human Rights and Gender Committee, today, decided to order the Maldives Media Council (MMC) to investigate the media coverage of the developing crisis at state… Continued

Navio Amaryllis will be granted approval to leave Maldives after MVR 109 million fine

September 19, 2021, 15:49

Malé, Maldives - The Environment Ministry states that Navio Amaryllis that crashed into protected Rasfari reef causing major damage will only be allowed to leave Maldives after paying MVR 109… Continued

Alleged IS leader’s release reveals authorities are not taking terrorism seriously: MDP

September 19, 2021, 15:36

Male', Maldives - Ruling party, MDP stated that the releasing of alleged IS leader of Maldives, Mohamed Ameen from captivity shows that the responsible authorities are not taking terrorism issues… Continued

Solution is to restrict people without permits from entering the flat area: Mayor Nizar

September 19, 2021, 15:30

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar stated this Saturday that the solution to violent attacks in the flat area Hithadhoo is to restrict people without permission… Continued

Opposition to protest to call out Gender Ministry negligence

September 19, 2021, 10:24

Male', Maldives - Opposition coalition, PPM/PNC have decided to protest tonight over the negligence of the Gender Ministry of Maldives in fulfilling their responsibilities. Speaking at a press conference held… Continued

COVID-19: Daily recorded cases from the islands rise above 100!

September 19, 2021, 09:38

Malé, Maldives – Statistics released by Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal that cases from the atolls have jumped above 100. As per the agency, out of the new cases, 49… Continued

JUST IN: Avid College cancels agreement with AAA

September 18, 2021, 16:38

Malé, Maldives - Avid College, today, cancelled lease agreement with Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA). While Avid College signed an agreement with AAA to run the flying school located in… Continued

President Solih departs for New York to attend the 76th Session of UNGA

September 18, 2021, 16:21

Malé, Maldives – President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih left for New York City, United States, this morning to attend the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 76th… Continued

COVID-19: Schools in Addu City to reopen tomorrow

September 18, 2021, 16:11

Addu City, Maldives - Schools are to reopen tomorrow with physical classes despite the monitoring status. The statement released by the Addu City Council states that Health Protection Agency (HPA)… Continued

Crisis at children’s shelter “Fiyavathi” as children standoff against authorities

September 18, 2021, 15:58

Malé, Maldives - The parliament Human Rights and Gender committee today said that relevant government authorities are to be questioned after the management lost control of the wards at the… Continued