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Business Visa requests accepted from Economic Ministry portal

August 26, 2021, 11:09

Male', Maldives - A regulatory reform update has been made to request for Business Visa's at the Economic Ministry portal from August 25, 2021 onwards. The regulations gazetted by the… Continued

UK Police arrests Ali Waheed for overstaying visa

August 26, 2021, 10:00

Male', Maldives - Local media outlet "Adhadhu" confirms that former Tourism Minister who is currently charged with counts of sexual offences and sentences to jail for contempt of court, Ali… Continued

Govt. liquidates 9 State-owned companies including Felivaru, Koodoo Fisheries

August 26, 2021, 09:45

Male', Maldives - Finance Ministry of Maldives revealed this Wednesday that there are currently nine state-owned companies assigned for liquidation. The latest list released by the Finance Ministry shows nine… Continued

Cargo liner remains grounded on protected reef awaiting tug boat

August 25, 2021, 16:50

Malé, Maldives - The tugboat from Sri Lanka which was due to arrive in the Maldives on August 23, to assist in the operation to refloat a Greek managed bulker… Continued

13yr old’s murder trial to start tomorrow at the Criminal Court

August 25, 2021, 16:43

Malé, Maldives - The murder trial of the 13 year old who was found dead in Hulhumalé phase two waters has been scheduled at the Criminal Court for tomorrow. The… Continued

BREAKING: Ali Waheed arrested in the UK

August 25, 2021, 15:36

United Kingdom - Former Tourism Minister who is currently charged with counts of sexual offences, has been arrested in the United Kingdom. Local news outlets report that Ali Waheed was… Continued

Criminal Court commences preliminary hearings of suspects arrested in counter terrorism operations

August 25, 2021, 15:20

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court on Wednesday has commenced the preliminary hearings of the suspects arrested in counter terrorism operations by Maldives Police Service following the terror attack against… Continued

State requests Court to collect lump sum of USD 5 million from ex-President Yameen

August 25, 2021, 14:01

Malé, Maldives - The Attorney General's (AG) Office, on Tuesday, filed a request at the Civil Court of Maldives to order former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom to pay a lump… Continued

President Solih announces 30 scholarships in mental health related areas

August 25, 2021, 13:01

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih today announced 30 scholarships in mental health related fields including in the areas of clinical psychology, professional counselling and addiction studies. President Solih… Continued

Married couples must be able to jointly register for lands: MP Gafoor

August 25, 2021, 12:33

Male', Maldives - MP for Hanimaadhoo, Abdul Gafoor Moosa today stated that there should be a policy to allow married couples to jointly register for the lands that are issued… Continued