VP Faisal meets with UN Secretary-General Guterres
USA - Vice President Faisal Naseem on Friday met with the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York City. Speaking with the Vice President,… Continued
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University staff protest exclusion from education sector pay raise
Malé, Maldives - The staff of Maldives National University (MNU) and Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) started silent protests today after being excluded from the education sector salary raises announced… Continued
Maldives backs Jamaica’s Kamina J Smith for Commonwealth Secretary General’s post
Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday confirmed the Maldives' support for Jamaica's candidate for Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Kamina Johnson-Smith, in the forthcoming elections at… Continued
President Solih pledges to bring May 6 perpetrators to justice
Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Friday stated that the government remains steadfast in its work to bring those responsible for the May 6 terror attack to justice.… Continued
Delays in May 6 terror attack investigation contribute to impunity: Deputy Speaker
Malé, Maldives - The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Maldives Eva Abdulla released a statement on the anniversary of May 6 assassination attempt of incumbent Speaker Mohamed Nasheed relaying… Continued
Maldives drops 15 positions in World Press Freedom Index
Malé, Maldives - Maldives has dropped 15 positions to 87/180 in 2022 from 72/180 in 2021. The report noted that while Maldives has made progress with the "repealed the draconian… Continued
Maldives Youth Force protest in front of ex-President Yameen’s residence
Malé, Maldives - A group identifying as "Maldives Youth Force" gathered in front former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom's private residence to call for his rearrest. The group has previously aired… Continued
Every employed citizen is contributing to national development: President Solih
Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday stated that every employed citizen is contributing to national development and stressed on the importance of youth employment for both genders.… Continued
Police release permit for May Day rally
Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service (MPS) on Sunday released permits for the May Day rally to be held at a location other than Majeedhee Magu in the capital… Continued
ACC orders authorities to reclaim MVR 1.5 million
Malé, Maldives - Anti Corruption Commission of the Maldives (ACC) on Wednesday ordered relevant authorities to reclaim MVR 1.5 million in rent and fines. Since the reconstitution of ACC in… Continued
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