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From next month, the Transport Ministry will no longer require a garage permit issued by Male' City Council or the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to register vehicles with more than two wheels. In a statement, the ministry said many motorists face difficulties obtaining the mandatory garage...
A total of 154 candidates will contest the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) primary for next year’s local council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections. The MDP is preparing to hold its primary on January 16, and has now announced the full list of candidates. According to the party,...
The Mayor of Male’ City, Adam Azim, has issued an urgent advisory calling on all residents of the Greater Male’ area to wear face masks and limit outdoor activities due to a significant decline in air quality. Recent years, the Male’ City area has experienced seasonal air pollution during this...
Maldives beat Kyrgyzstan 3–1 on Monday to move to the top of the Women’s Cup 2025 rankings. The win marks a significant achievement for Maldivian women’s volleyball, strengthening the team’s hopes of securing the gold medal in the Central Zone competition. Kyrgyzstan dominated the opening set,...
The new Terminal One at Velana International Airport (VIA) has served more than 500,000 passengers since its opening, the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) said on Monday. The terminal was inaugurated on July 26 with a drone show and a record‑breaking fireworks display to mark Independence...
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has signed a three‑year agreement with the Football Association of Maldives (FAM) to sponsor the national football teams. The agreement was signed at a ceremony on Monday, with BML CEO and Managing Director Mohamed Shareef signing on behalf of the bank, and FAM President...
Students below grade 10 will be prohibited from using mobile phones during school hours starting from the next academic year, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced. The President made the remarks while meeting with residents of Hulhumale' Phase I on Sunday evening. He said the decision is...
Maldives defeated Afghanistan in straight sets in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Cup 2025 on Saturday, securing their second win of the tournament. Maldives, who also beat Bangladesh in straight sets in their opening match, continued their strong form with a 25–20, 25–13,...
Blue Lagoon Luxury Residences has secured preliminary approvals for residential excavation, marking a key step toward the start of construction on its luxury residential towers signalling the project’s transition into its active construction phase, with on-site works already commenced.Blue Lagoon...
The removal of large, decades-old trees near the North Harbour shops in Male' has sparked public concern, as roadworks continue on Boduthakurufaanu Magu. The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) is preparing to complete the first segment of the road and begin widening the second. As...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced a 10 percent discount on the total price of land allocated in Hulhumale' Phase I under the points scheme. Speaking to residents of Hulhumale' Phase I, the President said the land plots, granted on an ownership basis upon full payment, have never...
Commissioner of Police Ismail Naveen has assured that there will be no place in the police service for officers who engage in criminal activity. He made the remarks following the arrest of a young police officer accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into Vandhoo in Thaa Atoll. The arrested...