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MVR 85 million spent to provide water to islands in 17 years

November 5, 2022, 09:04

Malé, Maldives - Disaster Management Authority’s statistics has shown that the government has spent more than MVR 85 million to provide water to islands that faced water shortages during the… Continued

Minister Shahid concludes official visit to UK

November 5, 2022, 08:31

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Abdulla Shahid concludes the Official Visit to United Kingdom today. According to the ministry, the purpose of the visit was… Continued

UK & Mauritius to negotiate handover of Chagos Islands

November 4, 2022, 17:39

London, UK - British foreign secretary, James Cleverly has revealed that the UK has agreed to open negotiations with Mauritius over the future handover of the Chagos Islands. The major… Continued

Vice President departs for Sharm El-Sheikh to attend COP27

November 4, 2022, 14:06

Malé, Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem departed on Friday for Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to attend the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27). The Vice President… Continued

Nasheed in defense of Sikka: Confession was through torture!

November 4, 2022, 13:58

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Nasheed said today that Sikka Ahmed Ismail Manik was tortured to confess to his involvement in the November 3 attack. Sikka… Continued

Speaker Nasheed departs to Egypt to attend COP27

November 4, 2022, 13:36

Malé, Maldives - The Speaker of Parliament, Mohammed Nasheed has departed for Egypt today to attend the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate… Continued

Budget 2023: SDF will have accumulated $500 million by 2025

November 4, 2022, 09:11

Malé, Maldives - Government of Maldives has revealed that the Sovereign Development Fund (SDF) is expected to have USD 500 million by the end of 2025. The Finance Ministry's budget… Continued

February 7 is a day to be proud of: MP Nazim

November 4, 2022, 08:55

Malé, Maldives - President of the Maldives National Party (MNP) and Dangethi Constituency Member Mohammed Nazim has said that February 7, 2012 is a day he’s very proud of. Speaking… Continued

Tax hike will directly benefit people: Gov’t

November 4, 2022, 08:33

Malé, Maldives - Spokesperson of the President’s Office Miuvan Mohamed has said that the tax changes will directly benefit the people of Maldives. The government has introduced a bill to… Continued

President ratifies third amendment to JSC Act

November 4, 2022, 07:59

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ratified on Thursday the third amendment bill to the Judicial Services Commission Act (Act No. 10/2008). Parliament passed the bill on Monday, October… Continued