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Need more effort to restore people’s faith in independent institutions: AG

August 8, 2021, 13:04

Male', Maldives - Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath stated that significant efforts were needed in order to regain people’s confidence towards independent institutions. Noting that 13 years have passed since Maldives'… Continued

Corrections seek permanent solution for smuggling of contraband in prison

August 8, 2021, 12:23

Male', Maldives - The Maldives Correctional Services (MCS), on Saturday, confirmed its decision to carry out a number of operations in pursuit of a permanent halt to growing issues of… Continued

Over 282,000 people fully vaccinated against Covid-19

August 8, 2021, 09:49

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) revealed that a total of 282,653 individuals from the eligible population for Covid-19 vaccination have received their second jab. According to the statistics… Continued

Education Ministry advises students to prepare for Covid-19 vaccination

August 8, 2021, 08:58

Male', Maldives - Education Ministry of Maldives advised students to prepare to get the Covid-19 vaccine administered. Speaking to local media outlet "Avas", Permanent Secretary of Education Ministry, Ahmed Ali… Continued

Police investigates sexual assault case involving minor

August 7, 2021, 16:10

Male', Maldives - The Maldives Police Service has launched an investigation into a sexual abuse case of a 14-year-old girl from the capital Male' city. Media Official of Police stated… Continued

MP Riza faces possible jail time over human trafficking charges

August 7, 2021, 14:49

Malé, Maldives - Human trafficking charges have been raised against MP of Milandhoo constituency, Ali Riza, and others in connection to the issues that led to an unrest in Bodufinolhu… Continued

Former CP Hussain Waheed questioned by Death Commission over prominent journalist Rilwan’s murder

August 7, 2021, 13:48

Male', Maldives - Former Commissioner of Police, Hussain Waheed has been summoned to the Presidential Commission on Investigation of Murders and Enforced Disappearances (DDCom) multiple times for questioning over the murder… Continued

Malé Deputy Mayor Nareesh visits Hulhumeedhoo with Addu Mayor & Deputy Mayor

August 7, 2021, 12:39

Malé, Maldives - Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar is currently in Hulhudhoo along with Deputy Mayor Mohamed Shuaau and Deputy Mayor of Malé City Ahmed Nareesh. The Mayor and deputy… Continued

Additional Hulhumalé Covid-19 facility to open in October

August 7, 2021, 12:26

Male', Maldives - Housing Development Cooperation (HDC) informs that the new Covid-19 facility currently being constructed in Hulhumale' will be finished by October. HDC states that currently the internal work… Continued

PCR test not required to enter islands with 90% vaccine coverage: HPA

August 7, 2021, 11:20

Malé, Maldives — Health Protection Agency (HPA) announces that from September 1 onwards, PCR test will not be required to enter the islands that have over 90% of the eligible population… Continued