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Must explore & adopt green construction options: VP Faisal

November 17, 2022, 05:35

Malé, Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem stated on Wednesday that the most significant contribution the construction sector can make in the fight against climate change is exploring and adopting… Continued

Police to start using taser guns

November 17, 2022, 05:29

Malé, Maldives - Commissioner of Police Mohammed Hameed has said that police will start to use taser guns later this year. CP Hameed said the regulations have been made for… Continued

Parliament passes Tax Hike bill

November 16, 2022, 11:47

Malé, Maldives - Parliament votes to go ahead with government’s proposal to increase GST and TGST. The government had proposed to increase GST and TGST from January next year. Amendment… Continued

Tax Hike vote delayed, Pro-Gov’t MP’s criticize Speaker

November 15, 2022, 14:32

Malé, Maldives - Parliament session has been concluded without taking the vote on government’s proposal to increase GST and TGST for the second consecutive day. The government has proposed to… Continued

AFCONS to be slapped with MVR 69 Million fine!

November 15, 2022, 11:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that Indian company AFCONS Infrastructure , the contractor for Thila-Male’ Bridge will be fined by MVR 69 million for the… Continued

Methorphan being smuggled seized for first time

November 15, 2022, 10:48

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Customs has seized methorphan which was being smuggled in to the country. Customs said today that this is the first time this type of drugs have… Continued

MDP calls to investigate threats against MP Rozaina

November 15, 2022, 09:17

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called on the relevant authorities to investigate the threats made against MDP Women's Wing President and Addu Meedhoo Member of Parliament Rosina… Continued

President extends greetings to Japan on 55th Maldives-Japan relations anniversary

November 15, 2022, 09:02

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday sent greetings to the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito, and the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida on the 55th anniversary of… Continued

200 fishing vessels to be equipped with Refrigerated Seawater Systems & solar power systems

November 15, 2022, 08:50

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture has launched a program to provide financial assistance to install Refrigerated Seawater Systems (RSW) and solar power systems on 200… Continued

Art display space opened at VIA Noovilu Seaplane Terminal

November 15, 2022, 08:16

Malé, Maldives - National Centre for the Arts (NCA) has opened a dedicated art display space at VIA Noovilu Seaplane Terminal to allow local artists to display their artworks year-round.… Continued