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Local tour operators would be protected under Tour Operators Act: Minister Mausoom

February 25, 2021, 16:18

Malé, Maldives - The Minister of Tourism of Maldives Dr. Abdullah Mausoom has stated that local tour operators would be be protected under the new Tour Operators Act once it… Continued

Taxi driver Gasim’s suspected murderer pleads guilty a second time

February 25, 2021, 16:07

Malé, Maldives –Adhuham Mohamed, suspected of murdering taxi driver Gasim Hassan in 2019 after a mugging attempt, has changed his story and plead guilty a second time in court. Adhuham… Continued

Indian High Commission in Maldives to solve visa issue in 2-3 days

February 25, 2021, 15:51

Malé, Maldives - The High Commission of India in Maldives has addressed the problems faced by people in receiving visas due to the token system. The High Commission said that… Continued

BML establishes Self-Service ATM Centre in K. Guraidhoo

February 25, 2021, 15:36

K.Guraidhoo, Maldives - Bank of Maldives (BML) has opened a self-service banking ATM centre in K.Guraidhoo. BML said that through this centre, the citizens can withdraw money, deposit money, pay… Continued

Visit Maldives attends Travel Meet Asia’s South East Asian Event

February 25, 2021, 13:38

Malé, Maldives - Visit Maldives has participated in the Southeast Asian event of Travel Meet Asia. The event organized by ITB Asia, focusing on different regions of the Asian continent… Continued

Missing tourist being kidnapped is highly unlikely: Police

February 25, 2021, 13:21

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed to 'The Times of Addu' that the evidence collected so far suggests that there was no foul play regarding the disappearance of… Continued

Spotify Premium available in Maldives for MVR 77 per month

February 25, 2021, 13:12

Male', Maldives —The popular music app, Spotify has launched in Maldives with the a Premium account available for only MVR 77 per month in the island nation. Spotify launched in… Continued

Human Rights Commission advises protesters to follow HPA guidelines

February 25, 2021, 12:13

Malé, Maldives - The Human Rights Comission of Maldives has released a news letter regarding protests, advising protesters to abide by the guidelines of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) when… Continued

MNDF seizes foreign vessel fishing in Maldivian waters

February 25, 2021, 11:49

N. Atoll, Maldives — The Maldives National Defense Force has said that their MNDF NA CG Squadron has captured a foreign fishing boat in Maldivian waters. The foreign vessel was… Continued

Covid-19: 30 active cases with 4 hospitalized in Addu City

February 25, 2021, 10:02

Addu City, Maldives – The Addu Emergency Operations Center (AEOC) has reported that currently there are a total of 30 active Covid-19 cases present in Addu City, as of February 24.… Continued