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Maldives to strengthen tourism industry with China

September 16, 2020, 20:00

Malé, Maldives — Maldives is set to strengthen the tourism industry with China as an attempt to overcome the economic impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic. Discussions were held between Tourism Minister… Continued

Ministry of Environment releases ‘Multihazard risk atlas of Maldives’

September 16, 2020, 19:20

Malé, Maldives — The Ministry of Environment has released ‘Multihazard risk atlas of Maldives’ on Tuesday. The atlas was launched in a special ceremony held with the presence of Environment Minister… Continued

Special insurance packages to be established for tourists: Tourism Minister

September 16, 2020, 18:49

Malé, Maldives — The Tourism Ministry of Maldives has stated that discussions are beung carried out with insurance companies to provide special insurance package for tourists visiting Maldives. Tourism Minister, Dr. Abdulla… Continued

Third amendment to Prosecutor General’s Act ratified

September 16, 2020, 18:00

Male', Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has ratified the third amendment to the ‘Prosecutor General’s Act’ (Act No. 9/2008). Following ratification, the changes to the Act under the new amendment… Continued

Another 200 Bangladeshis repatriated

September 16, 2020, 17:00

Male', Maldives - Another group of 200 Bangladeshi nationals have been repatriated to their home country, on Wednesday. The group flew to Bangladesh on a flight from Male' to Dhaka, which… Continued

Presidency is not a target, says former President Nasheed

September 16, 2020, 11:34

Becoming the President of Maldives is not in the desired lists, says former president and the current Speaker of the Parliament, MDP's Mohamed Nasheed. Nasheed, who is heavily criticized for… Continued

JUST IN: Two new Covid-19 cases in Addu City

September 16, 2020, 11:00

Addu City, Maldives - Two new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Addu City, on Wednesday. Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) confirmed this, adding that the two individuals who… Continued

Covid-19: Additional 85 confirmed cases and 193 recoveries

September 16, 2020, 08:00

Malé, Maldives — HPA announces additional 85 confirmed cases and 193 recoveries over the past 24 hours. HPA disclosed that, between 6pm of September 14, and 6pm of September 15, additional… Continued

Hulhumale’ medical facility built on private land, sparks fear of financial loss for state

September 15, 2020, 23:30

Male', Maldives - A compliance audit conducted on the expenses of National Disaster Management Center (NDMA), by the Auditor General's Office has revealed that the Covid-19 medical facility built in… Continued

Audit reveals NDMA paid higher than agreed price for Covid-19 facility resort

September 15, 2020, 23:00

Male', Maldives - A compliance audit report of the National Disaster Management Center (NDMA) has revealed that a resort has been paid more than that of the agreed rate, for… Continued