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Covid-19: Additional 4 cases recorded in Addu City!

June 1, 2021, 20:56

Addu City, Maldives – Addu Equatorial Hospital has reported that additional four people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Addu city today. While Addu City recorded 04 cases of today, the… Continued

Over 100,000 people waiting for Covishield 2nd dose, some past 12 weeks: Maldives Health Minister Naseem

June 1, 2021, 16:19

New Delhi, India - Health Minister of Maldives Ahmed Naseem has said to Times of India that there are currently 109,737 people in Maldives who are waiting for the 2nd… Continued

Committee passes bill to eradicate revenue stamps

June 1, 2021, 15:44

Malé, Maldives – The parliamentary committee has passed the bill to eradicate revenue stamps. The bill will now be passed to the floor for debate. Bill presented to the Maldives… Continued

PG files appeal against release of 5 terrorism-related arrestees from Addu City

June 1, 2021, 15:32

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's office has filed an appeal against Criminal Court's judgement to release 5 suspects arrested from Addu City in a counter-terrorism operation. The Criminal Court… Continued

Ban on styrofoam containers and plastic bottles delayed

June 1, 2021, 15:05

Malé, Maldives - While the ban on single-use plastic went into effect today, there are some amendments to the initial plan. Under the announced amendments, the planned date for enforcement… Continued

Tourism Ministry extends bid date for 16 new islands

June 1, 2021, 14:45

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Tourism has extended the bid submission date for 16 new resorts to 24 June. The government Gazette stated that the Ministry of Tourism announces… Continued

Two arrested in connection to Kulhudhuffushi kidnapping

June 1, 2021, 12:52

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police have arrested two suspects in connection the assault and kidnapping case that took place in Kulhudhuffushi city on May 29. Two Maldivian males, ages 24… Continued

Police arrest cyclist who fled from fatal accident site

June 1, 2021, 12:37

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police have arrested the driver of the motorcycle who fled from the scene of the fatal accident on May 26. The 26 year old Maldivian male… Continued

Covid-19: B. Eydhafushi facility records 1st death, death toll rises to 165

June 1, 2021, 12:19

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) reports 4 deaths today including the first death recorded at B. Eydhafushi Covid-19 treatment facility. Today, at 04: 40 an 87 year old… Continued

Amendment proposed to criminalize hate crimes in the Maldives

June 1, 2021, 12:00

Malé, Maldives - MP for Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain has proposed an amendment to the Maldives Penal Code (Law No. 6/2014) to include a number of hate crimes including labelling… Continued