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Covid-19: Over a Thousand active cases in the Maldives

January 23, 2021, 11:26

Malé, Maldives – The number of active cases are rising steadily since end of December 2020, adding up 1042 cases. Health Protection Agency (HPA) announces additional 65 confirmed cases of Covid-19… Continued

President Yameen’s supporters march in Addu demanding his freedom

January 22, 2021, 22:24

Addu City, Maldives - Supporters of Former President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayyoom held a march in Addu city to protest the 5 year sentence and demand his freedom. President Yameen's… Continued

High Court overturns Civil Court verdict of MVR 286 million fine

January 22, 2021, 20:14

Male', Maldives - The High Court of the Maldives has overturned a ruling of the Civil Court which ordered a private party to pay MVR 286 million as damages for… Continued

Additional MVR 51 million required to hold elections as per HPA guidelines: EC

January 22, 2021, 18:45

Male', Maldives — The Elections Commission (EC) of Maldives informed that the commission requires additional MVR 51 million to hold the elections as the guidelines given by the Health Protection Agency… Continued

AEH in search for volunteers

January 22, 2021, 18:20

Addu City, Maldives — The tertiary hospital in Addu City, Addu Equatorial Hospital (AEH) informed that they are looking for volunteers who can help with Covid-19 related tasks. AEH informed the… Continued

Sri Lanka reopens borders – Direct flights SL to Maldives from Feb 13th

January 22, 2021, 18:17

Malé, Maldives — Tourism Minister of Maldives, Abdullah Mausoom congratulates Sri Lanka on reopening their international borders for tourists. The International borders of Sri Lanka were opened 21 January 2021.… Continued

Police and EPA investigate Sandbank Destruction

January 22, 2021, 17:43

The Environment Ministry in a tweet has addressed the viral video showing the destruction of a sand bank. The video shows some people digging a trench separating a sand bank… Continued

Ooredoo opens pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S21+

January 22, 2021, 11:25

Male', Maldives - Ooredoo Maldives on Thursday, has opened pre-orders for Samsung's latest flagship smartphone - the 5G-ready Samsung Galaxy S21+ and S21+ Ultra devices, with free nationwide delivery. Samsung… Continued

7 new luxury resorts to open in the Maldives in 2021

January 22, 2021, 11:13

Male', Maldives — Maldives, will be opening seven new luxurious resorts this year that has already grabbed the attention of several industry partners including the Condé Nast Traveller. Often referred… Continued

British Loyalty Dive spectacular main event commences on July 26

January 22, 2021, 09:43

Addu City, Maldives — The main diving event to mark the 75th anniversary of the British Loyalty wreck in Addu City is scheduled to be held in 26th July 2021. The… Continued