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Five teachers temporarily isolated from students for failure to vaccinate

August 11, 2021, 13:02

Malé, Maldives - Education Ministry today informed that five teachers from three schools have been isolated from all student related activities for failure to administer two doses of Covid-19 vaccine.… Continued

Dollar rate drops to MVR 17.80 amid tourism sector tax payments

August 11, 2021, 11:31

Male', Maldives - Dollar exchange rate in Maldives decreases by a great extend to MVR 17.80 due to exchanging dollars for tax payment in the tourism sector. While Maldives is… Continued

Special Envoy Abbas Faiz supports public trial for May 6 Attack

August 11, 2021, 09:59

Male, Maldives - Special Envoy of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Abbas Faiz states that now that the first part of the investigation is over, Police is now expected to investigate the… Continued

MIRA collects MVR 624 million as revenue in July 2021

August 10, 2021, 15:41

Male’, Maldives - Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) reveals that they have collected MVR 624.07 as revenue in July 2021, including all USD collections. The monthly revenue collection report states that… Continued

Minister Mahloof refuses to resign if prosecuted

August 10, 2021, 15:29

Male', Maldives - Youth Minister, Ahmed Mahloof stated last night that he will not resign from his position even if he is prosecuted, alleging that a group of politicians are… Continued

The Maldives has reached a new normal: President Solih

August 10, 2021, 12:58

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, today, stated that the Maldives has now successfully reached a new normal, as signified by the reopening of schools and the resumption of… Continued

Schools reopen for academic year with physical classes

August 10, 2021, 12:54

Male', Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the Ministry of Education of Maldives wishes all students a happy and successful new academic year. President Solih tweeted to congratulate MoE… Continued

Transport Ministry releases guidelines for foreigners to obtain driving licenses without any test

August 10, 2021, 12:51

Male’, Maldives – Transport Ministry, today, revealed information on the process for foreigners to obtain a driving license in the Maldives without any tests. In their guidelines released today, the… Continued

Police arrest Indian national for attempted murder of Maldivian

August 10, 2021, 12:39

Malé, Maldives - An Indian national was arrested today for the attempted murder of a Maldivian taxi driver. The 25 year old Indian citizen was under the influence at the… Continued

Four employees of Ozen Life Maadhoo resort injured in fire

August 10, 2021, 11:49

Male', Maldives - Four employees of the Ozen Life Maadhoo resort sustained burns during a fire incident in the resort. According to Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF), an oil barrel… Continued