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Islanders raise alarm as causeway development project destroys Hoadehdhoo

August 28, 2021, 12:00

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - Residents of Hoadehdhoo and Madaveli raises concern over the major part of Hoadehdhoo island being destroyed due to the Madaveli-Hoadehdhoo causeway project built in 2018. Speaking… Continued

Maldivian passes away from Covid-19 in Sri Lanka

August 28, 2021, 10:20

Male', Maldives - A Maldivian has passed away from Covid-19 in Sri Lanka. While the Foreign Ministry of Maldives informed that the High Commission of Maldives in Sri Lanka provided the… Continued

Environmental Protection Agency demands MVR 100 million from cargo ship grounded on protected reef

August 28, 2021, 09:48

Male', Maldives - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demands MVR 100 million from Navios Amaryllis, the Panama-flagged cargo ship that ran aground on the reef west of K. Rasfari in the early hours of… Continued

13yr old’s murder trial: Prime suspect Ziyan waives right to lawyer

August 26, 2021, 16:52

Malé, Maldives – The adult being charged with the murder is Ibrahim Zihan, N. Landhoo, Bageechaage, waived his right to a lawyer at the remand hearing at the Criminal Court… Continued

Fugitive Ali Waheed seeks asylum in the UK

August 26, 2021, 16:41

United Kingdom - Local news reports that the former Tourism Minister who is currently charged with counts of sexual offences and sentences to jail for contempt of court, Ali Waheed… Continued

Finance Minister forecasts GDP jump to USD 10 billion in the near future

August 26, 2021, 16:27

Malé, Maldives - Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer, today, said that the Maldives GDP will double and jump to USD 10 billion in the upcoming years. Speaking at the agreement signing… Continued

Court remands 3 suspected of kidnapping teen in Sh. Atoll

August 26, 2021, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court on Thursday, has remanded 3 locals arrested for kidnapping a 17 year old in Sh. Atoll for 15 days. Maldives Police Service (MPS) arrested… Continued

Government of Maldives and India’s Afcons Infrastructure Limited sign Thilafushi bridge agreement

August 26, 2021, 14:08

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives and Afcons Infrastructure Limited, today, signed the agreement regarding the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, that connects capital city Malé and industrial island Thilafushi.… Continued

Audio version of a law released for the first time in Maldives’ history

August 26, 2021, 12:47

Male', Maldives - The audio of a law has been released by the Auditor General's Office (AGO) for the first time in Maldives' history on Protection of the Rights of… Continued

Covid-19: Over 30,000 students vaccinated with first dose

August 26, 2021, 11:11

Male', Maldives - Education Ministry of Maldives revealed on Wednesday that over 30,000 students aged 12-17 years were vaccinated with the first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine across Maldives. As of… Continued