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Criminal Court commences migrant murder trial with possible death penalty

July 25, 2022, 15:36

Malé, Maldives - Criminal Court of Maldives on Monday commenced the trial of Pakistani chef Mohamed Abid charged with the murder of Bangladeshi waiter by Shameem. The prosecution has charged… Continued

Kudagiri picnic island opening postponed

July 25, 2022, 15:14

Malé, Maldives - The opening of Kudagiri picnic island, previously scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed indefinitely. Speaking to local news "Jazeera" State Minister of Ministry of National Planning, Housing… Continued

BML reports Operating Profit of MVR 592 million in 2QFY2022

July 25, 2022, 14:54

Malé, Maldives - Bank of Maldives on Sunday reported an Operating Profit of MVR 592 in the second quarter of the year 2022. With good performance in all core business… Continued

Customs revenue jumps 44 percent in June 2022

July 25, 2022, 14:45

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Customs Service on Sunday revealed statistics indicating an increase of 44 percent in the customs revenue in June 2022. The revenue for June 2022 is recorded… Continued

Elections Commission Vice Chair calls WDC election a waste of funds after low voter turnout

July 24, 2022, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - The Vice Chairman of the Elections Commission of Maldives Ismail Habeeb raised concerns on Saturday after only 1009 people (8.34 percent) voted at the Addu City, Hithadhoo… Continued

Carlyle Group considers sale of Trans Maldivian Airways for USD 700 million

July 24, 2022, 15:13

United States - Bloomberg reports that a group of investors led by Carlyle Group Inc. is considering a sale of Trans Maldivian Airways, for a value ranging from USD 500… Continued

Government cancels Independence Day parade amid cost-cutting measures

July 24, 2022, 15:00

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Maldives on Sunday cancelled the Independence Day celebratory events as a cost-cutting measure. While massive celebrations were announced earlier for this years Independence Day… Continued

Maldives named “Best Island in Asia” at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards

July 23, 2022, 15:17

The Maldives has won the “Best Island in Asia” accolade at Travel + Leisure 2022 World’s Best Awards. The island destination won the award at a ceremony held at Dante… Continued

Maldives beats pre-pandemic arrival rates in first 20 days of July

July 23, 2022, 15:04

Malé, Maldives – Ministry of Tourism reported on Saturday that 900,808 tourists arrived in the island destination by 20 July 2022 surpassing the pre-pandemic arrival rates this month. From 1… Continued

MoU between India and Maldives’ JSC will advance Neighborhood First policy: Union Cabinet

July 23, 2022, 14:45

India - The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of judicial cooperation with the Judicial Services Commission of Maldives, stating… Continued