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Court releases man arrested for threatening to hijack Maldivian plane

September 2, 2021, 12:21

Fuvahmulah, Maldives - The Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court on Wednesday released the man arrested for threatening to hijack Maldivian plane. The 34 year old Maldivian male was arrested under court warrant… Continued

Maldives Trade Union Congress request the State to ratify Industrial Relations Bill

September 2, 2021, 09:53

The Maldives Trade Union Congress (MTUC), an association representing different labour rights associations met with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday and requested the President to ratify a law on… Continued

Government urges PGO to expedite Mahloof’s case

September 1, 2021, 16:45

Malé, Maldives - Speaking at a press conference today, the Spokesperson of the President's Office Mabrook Azeez said that the government urges the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) to expedite Sports… Continued

Kudagiri Picnic Island to open for public within 6-8 months

September 1, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - The Managing Director of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) Adam Azim today said that K. Kudagiri island will be developed as a picnic island and open… Continued

Thilafushi Link Project to commence in January 2022

September 1, 2021, 16:00

Malé, Maldives – Spokesperson of the President's Office Mabrook Azeez has said that the construction of the Malé - Thilafushi Link Project, as part of the Greater Malé Connectivity Project… Continued

Health Ministry extends state of public health emergency

September 1, 2021, 15:35

Malé, Maldives – The Ministry of Health on Monday, extended the state of Public Health Emergency declared due to global pandemic COVID-19, for an additional month. In the directive signed… Continued

President appoints Mariyam Shamma Ismail as Consumer Ombudsman

September 1, 2021, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today appointed Uza Mariyam Shamma Ismail to the post of Consumer Ombudsman, in accordance with Article 70 of the Consumer Protection Act… Continued

Court sentences W Construction to pay MVR 4.5 million for negligent death of 8yr old

September 1, 2021, 15:07

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Court of Maldives, today, sentenced W Constructions to pay MVR 4.5 million to the family of Bangladeshi 8 year old girl, for her negligent death.… Continued

Government imposes restrictions on unvaccinated individuals

September 1, 2021, 14:30

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives has imposed restrictions on individuals who have not administered Covid-19 vaccinations effective today. As per the notice circulated by the Ministry of Economic… Continued

1796 health sector employees affected by government salary mix-up

September 1, 2021, 13:29

Malé, Maldives - Finance Ministry of Maldives informs that 1796 employees working in the health sector have been affected by the August salary mix-up and the government is working to… Continued