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Maldives not at immediate risk of crisis, but govt. spending beyond means: World Bank

September 11, 2022, 10:40

Malé, Maldives - A recently released report by the World Bank has revealed that although Maldives is not at immediate risk of a crisis, the country needs to raise revenues… Continued

Attack on Police: Two arrestees remanded pending trial outcome

September 11, 2022, 09:18

Malé, Maldives - Two individuals arrested in connection to an assault on three Police officers in Malé have been ordered to be held in remand until the end of their… Continued

Fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine to be administered in Addu

September 11, 2022, 07:04

Addu City, Maldives - With the fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine being administered in various parts of the Maldives, the service will be available from five locations of Addu City.… Continued

Mosquito-borne diseases on the rise: HPA

September 10, 2022, 14:11

Malé, Maldives - Health Protection Agency (HPA) warns the general public of the increase in cases of mosquito-borne diseases. Highlighting that the number of cases has increased this year in… Continued

LGA hosts 4th ‘Fanoalla Dharubaaru’ for local councils

September 10, 2022, 11:10

Laamu Atoll, Maldives - Local Government Authority (LGA) hosted its fourth 'Fanoalla Dharubaaru' meeting with several island, atoll and city councils yesterday. The conference was held in the largest island… Continued

Officers attacked by known gang, case will be taken seriously: CP Hameed

September 10, 2022, 10:10

Malé, Maldives - Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed has told that violence against police officers will be taken very seriously. Following the assault on three officers during their off duty… Continued

Education Ministry to conduct literacy classes

September 9, 2022, 17:28

Malé, Maldives - The Education Ministry of Maldives has decided to conduct special literacy classes for those in the Maldivian population who do not know how to read and write.… Continued

National football team’s assistant coach quits over unpaid wages

September 9, 2022, 15:56

Malé, Maldives - Assistant Coach of the Maldivian national football team Simao Costa has resigned from the job over months of unpaid wages. Costa announced his resignation in a Facebook… Continued

Three days of national mourning declared in Maldives following Queen Elizabeth II death

September 9, 2022, 08:30

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday declared the national flag to be flown at half-mast in mourning following the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch and… Continued

Signs that something serious going on, says former royal correspondent

September 8, 2022, 19:57

The careful wording of the palace statement suggests "something serious is possibly going on", says former BBC royal correspondent Richard Sumner. This comes following placed Queen Elizabeth II, the 96-year-old… Continued