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56 days and the investigation still continues – Paid ‘vacation’ for Minister Ameen?

October 12, 2020, 16:00

Male', Maldives - The government of Maldives has revealed that despite Minister Abdullah Ameen having have recused himself from the responsibilities as Health Minister, he will be receiving his full… Continued

Special position created for finance management of government offices

October 12, 2020, 15:15

Male', Maldives - A special position, Chief Accounts Executive, has been created by the government of Maldives to overlook and manage the finances of government offices. With this, the Civil Service… Continued

First lady Fazna releases a child friendly CEDAW booklet

October 12, 2020, 14:29

Malé, Maldives — The First Lady of Maldives, Fazna Ahmed has released a child friendly booklet regarding the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). The booklet… Continued

100 kg of drugs confiscated from a boat in Hulhumale’

October 12, 2020, 13:15

Hulhumale’, Maldives — Maldives Police Service has confiscated roughly around 100 kilograms of drugs from a boat in Hulhumale’ today. According to the Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed, this drug bust… Continued

India loans USD 400 million for Greater Male Connectivity Project

October 12, 2020, 13:00

Male', Maldives - EXIM Bank of India and the Maldivian government has signed an agreement for USD 400 million for the development of Greater Male Connectivity Project and the Indian… Continued

Police call for public’s help to find a suspect

October 12, 2020, 12:15

Male', Maldives - Police has called for the public's help in searching for a suspect regarding a theft case in Male'. Maldives Police Service tweeted today stating that they are searching… Continued

Safari Rape Case – Lawyers file case against Police over misconduct

October 12, 2020, 10:00

Male', Maldives - The team of lawyers representing the victim of the infamous safari rape case, have filed a case against Maldives Police Service, with the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO),… Continued

Seat dispute case of MP Yaugoob scheduled for Thursday

October 12, 2020, 09:11

Male', Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives has scheduled a hearing regarding the matter to settle the dispute of MP Yaugoob Abdullah's parliamentary seat, for this coming Monday. The… Continued

JSC accused of influencing Yaameen’s investigation

October 12, 2020, 08:30

Male', Maldives - The opposition has accused Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of influencing the proceedings of Former President and leader of the opposition Former President Abdulla Yaameen Abdul Gayyoom. The Progressive… Continued

National Day functions for 2020 will be canceled: President

October 12, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that there will be no National Day functions for this year. While the island nation celebrates their National Day on the third… Continued