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Maldivians arrested in Thailand released on bail

March 20, 2023, 10:06

Three Maldivians who got arrested in Don Mueang Airport, Thailand last Thursday has been released on bail, officials confirmed. Thailand Customs confirmed the detention of three Maldivians from the airport… Continued

PPM questions the integrity of amending the constitution

March 20, 2023, 09:58

Vice President for opposition party PPM, MP for Naifaru Ahmed Shiyam questions the integrity of Government and Elections commission for their proposed amendments to the constitution, this close to a… Continued

No requirement to allocate Govt’s 25% to MRM: ‘Mavota’ Shareef

March 20, 2023, 09:41

Malé, Maldives - MDP MP Ibrahim Shareef (Mavota) has stated that creating a coalition that grants 25 percent of the government to Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) would be pointless. President… Continued

Gang leaders arrested for harboring a fugitive

March 20, 2023, 09:22

Malé, Maldives - Under allegations of concealing a man sought in connection to a physical altercation, four leaders of a major gang operating in Malé city have been taken into… Continued

President’s entourage went to Kuredu at the invitation of Uhchu: MP Niyaz

March 20, 2023, 07:35

Malé, Maldives - Some of President Ibrahim Mohammed Solih's close associates met with businessman Champa Mohammed (Uhchu) Moosa at his invitation before the September 9 presidential election, according to Ali… Continued

President Solih stresses community policing at 2023 Police Conference

March 19, 2023, 10:02

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih emphasized on Saturday the crucial role of a strong relationship of mutual trust between the police and the community they serve in maintaining… Continued

Qasim, not a challenge for the President

March 16, 2023, 17:44

MP for Maamigili and leader of coalition party Jumuhooree Party, Hon. Qasim Ibrahim is not a notable opponent, says Spokesperson for the President Mr. Miuvan Abdulla. After a landslide victory… Continued

Southernmost atolls ferry connection to be completed by mid-July

March 16, 2023, 10:30

Faresmaathodaa - The four southernmost atolls of the Maldives will be connected by the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) by mid-July this year, Planning Minister Mohammed Aslam has assured. Speaking at… Continued

Future of Faresmaathodaa Island looks promising: President Solih

March 16, 2023, 10:18

Faresmaathodaa - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated on Wednesday that the future of Faresmaathodaa Island in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll looks promising with the opening of its new airport. He… Continued

Maldives to resume diplomatic ties with Iran

March 11, 2023, 07:44

Malé, Maldives - Government of Maldives has decided to resume diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran. In a statement released by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, government stated that… Continued