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Judiciary in islands near collapse, magistrates in despair

June 13, 2021, 15:56

Malé, Maldives — The Cheif Magistrate of Lh. Atoll judicial sector, Mohamed Sodiq described the situation of Maldives’ magistrate courts by saying that the magistrate courts are still in sailing… Continued

Maldives take part in Travel Meet Asia and Mice & Corporate events

June 13, 2021, 15:55

Male', Maldives - Visit Maldives represented Maldives in two events, the third edition of the Travel Meet Asia and Mice & Corporate edition. MICE & Corporate virtual event which brought… Continued

Government wants to include allowances in determining minimum wage: Trade Union

June 13, 2021, 14:09

Malé, Maldives — Maldives Trade Union Congress has expressed concerns saying that the government is trying to include some of the allowances in determining the employees minimum wage. Speaking at… Continued

Can’t imagine how dependency on India leads to high level development: Prof. Ugail

June 13, 2021, 13:50

Malé, Maldives - Professor Ugail has said that he is unable to foresee how dependency on India can lead to sustainable development. The Addu born mathematician said that since India… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Speaker Nasheed’s bodyguards questioned by 241 committee

June 13, 2021, 13:27

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament's 241 committee inquiry into the May 6 terror attack targeting former President and current Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, has questioned Nasheed's bodyguards.… Continued

Current amendment to stop hatred opens opportunities to mock Islam: Malé Council

June 13, 2021, 12:48

Malé, Maldives — Malé city council has stated that the amendment submitted to stop hatred on behalf of the government opens opportunities for people to mock Islam. A press statement… Continued

Female teacher suspended for sexually harassing student

June 13, 2021, 12:18

Malé, Maldives — Education Ministry has informed that a female teacher from the north of Maldives has been suspended from school for sending nude pictures to a 16 year old… Continued

Ombudsperson’s office opens to public for Transitional Justice cases

June 13, 2021, 11:48

Malé, Maldives — Office of Ombudsperson has announced today that opportunities are now open for the general public to present their cases regarding Transitional Justice. The office is now open for… Continued

GDP increases by 8 billion in first three months of 2021

June 13, 2021, 11:44

Male' , Maldives - Statistics publicized by the Ministry of Finance reveal that the GDP increased by eight billion within the first three months of 2021. By the end of… Continued

Positive cases reach 315 in Thinadhoo

June 13, 2021, 11:21

Gaaf Dhaal Atoll, Maldives —The positive Covid-19 cases has increased to 315 in Thinadhoo. Latest statistics released by Dr. Abdul Samad Memorial Hospital show that 56 samples were taken over… Continued