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Maldives confirms 44th Covid-related death

November 16, 2020, 07:49

Male’, Maldives – Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) has revealed that the country has recorded the 44th Covid-19 related death in the country this morning. According to HEOC, the individual who… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 50 confirmed cases and 27 recoveries

November 16, 2020, 07:33

Malé, Maldives – Health Protection Agency (HPA) announces additional 50 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 27 recoveries over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of November 14th, and… Continued

PSM corruption case resubmitted to PG

November 15, 2020, 22:30

Male’, Maldives – Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has resubmitted the case of Public Service Media (PSM) paying rent for two floors of an unfinished building to start the Maldives Media Institute… Continued

First Maldivian space program launched

November 15, 2020, 21:30

Male’, Maldives – The Institute for Global Success (IGS) with the collaboration of KSF Space Foundation of United Kingdom has launched the first ever space program in Maldives. On Sunday, IGS held… Continued

Projects planned for 2021 not feasible over current economic situation: MMA Governor

November 15, 2020, 20:30

Male’, Maldives – Governor of Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), Ali Hashim has said that the many ambitious projects included in the 2021 budget may not be completed due to the current state… Continued

Common islander instantly suspended, no action against Mayor Shifa: Shujau

November 15, 2020, 20:00

Male’, Maldives – The People's National Congress (PNC) Vice President Ibrahim Shujau has said in an interview to "Sun" that no actions have been taken against Male' City Mayor Mohamed by the… Continued

Online application made available for SDFC loans

November 15, 2020, 19:23

Male', Maldives - SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) has announced that loan applications can be done online now. In an announcement made by SDFC, the company said that applications for… Continued

No plans to take tolls on bridge: Minister Nahula

November 15, 2020, 18:28

Male’, Maldives - Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Aishath Nahula has told that the government had no intention of collecting toll from the Sinamale’ bridge which connects Male’-Hulhule’-Hulhumale’. Minister… Continued

Can’t hold elections if budget is cut down: Elections Commission

November 15, 2020, 17:24

Male’, Maldives – The Elections Commission of Maldives has said that if the Commission's budget for 2021 is decreased, it would be difficult to hold the Local Council Elections, scheduled for… Continued

Two arrested over vandalizing female taxi driver’s vehicle

November 15, 2020, 16:14

Male’, Maldives –  Two individuals have been arrested for vandalizing the vehicle of the only female taxi driver in the capital Malé City. On Saturday, the Maldives Police Service confirmed they… Continued