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Over 27,000 tourist arrivals in the first three months since border reopening

October 21, 2020, 22:40

Male', Maldives — Maldives has received over 27,000 tourists in the first three months since the borders of the country reopened on July 15, according to Maldives Immigration. The Maldives Immigration… Continued

American Secretary of State to visit Maldives on October 28

October 21, 2020, 21:15

Malé, Maldives — The Secretary of State of the United States, Michael R. Pompeo will be having an official trip to the Maldives on 28th of October. During this official trip… Continued

PG has altered meaning of corruption – Former VP Dr. Jameel

October 21, 2020, 20:07

Male', Maldives - Former Vice President of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Jameel has swung a blow at the Prosecutor General of Maldives (PG) Hussain Shameem, over the declining of the 'Health… Continued

Health Ministry Ventilator Corruption: ACC responds to PGO claims regarding insufficient evidence

October 21, 2020, 19:18

Male', Maldives - Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) has responded to the claims of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) of Maldives - which declined the case of 11 Health Ministry officials… Continued

Covid-19: Special taskforce established to tackle Kulhuduffushi cases

October 21, 2020, 17:32

Kulhudhuffushi City, Maldives — A special taskforce has been established to deal with the ongoing Covid-19 local transmission in Kulhudhuffushi City. With the instructions of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the… Continued

Additional 152 Bangladeshis repatriated from Maldives

October 21, 2020, 16:04

Male', Maldives - An additional 152 Bangladeshi nationals residing in the Maldives have been repatriated back to Bangladesh today. The group of expatriates were flown to Dhaka, the capital of… Continued

Government seeking public input on Thilafushi-Male’ bridge project

October 21, 2020, 14:00

Male', Maldives - Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has announced for a virtual meeting to get public opinion on the Thilafushi-Male' bridge project (Greater Male Connectivity Project). CDE… Continued

25-year-old arrested over brutal gang fight in Addu City

October 21, 2020, 13:00

Addu City, Maldives — A 25-year-old male has been arrested from Addu City due to brutal gang violence The individual was arrested under a court order by the Maldives Police Service (MPS)… Continued

Politicians won’t be allowed in bid committees anymore

October 21, 2020, 12:00

Male', Maldives - Procurement Policy Board of Finance ministry has announced that any political appointees or elected officials cannot sit in any government institutions bid committees. Previously the bit committee… Continued

MP Yaugoob’s seat dispute hearing scheduled for today

October 21, 2020, 10:45

Male', Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives has rescheduled the hearing regarding the matter to settle the dispute of MP Yaugoob Abdullah’s parliamentary seat, for today. The case was filed… Continued