Committee passes bill to eradicate revenue stamps
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
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PG files appeal against release of 5 terrorism-related arrestees from Addu City
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maldives bans Single Use Plastics effective today!
Malé, Maldives – Maldives has banned the use of single-use plastics (SUP) effective today. This is a milestone achievement in the island nation's fight against climate change. However, allowances are… Continued
Covid-19: 710 additional cases recorded in Maldives!
Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reported that 710 Covid-19 cases had been reported today out of the 5,310 samples taken. In the statistics released by HPA, it was… Continued
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