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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has declared that a dollar ATM will be set up in ADh. Dhangethi prior to March of next year. The President delivered this statement during his meeting with the Dhangethi residents today, marking the initial stop on his current tour of ADh. Ring-shaped coral reef. He...
An emergency motion presented to the People’s Majlis claiming the use of a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) and excessive force by police during the recent “Lootuvaifi” demonstration has been quickly dismissed by the government-dominated People’s Majlis. The proposal, put forth by MP Meekail...
Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim stated that the monthly operating cost of the government-operated eyeglass shop at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) is MVR 3.46 million. In a written reply to an inquiry from Galolhu North MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu) of the MDP, the minister stated that...
The primary opposition party, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), presented an emergency motion to Parliament on Thursday, calling on the Maldivian government to ensure the safety of its citizens on the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla, transporting...
A notable revision to the Pension Act has been introduced in Parliament, with the intention of offering pension payments to those receiving treatment for severe illnesses, such as cancer. This amendment aims to fill a significant void in current laws and reduce the considerable financial and...
The Maldives Police Service announced that it conducted exercises yesterday in Male' and Hulhumale', and will also continue the exercises today. The Maldives Police verified the drills in a social media post but did not provide specific information. Nonetheless, images have emerged depicting...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has praised China as a steadfast partner of the Maldives and other small island states in advancing sustainability, resilience, and fairness in the global arena. He made the remarks on Monday evening at a reception held to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the...
Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has announced that Shangri-La Villingili Resort, previously a key element of Addu City’s tourism industry, will reopen by the end of this year. The luxury resort, which was the first of its kind in Addu, has stayed closed since 2020, when its operations were halted...
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has called on all citizens who stand against corruption and authoritarianism to gather in the capital, Malé City, in a demonstration of political resistance that is expected to be one of the largest protests seen in recent times. Positioning the forthcoming...
Maldives Immigration has cautioned that any foreign national discovered generating income beyond the limits of their visa authorization will face deportation. Legal measures will also be pursued against those who hire such individuals unlawfully. The authorities state that foreign nationals in the...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reiterated the Government's dedication to hearing and responding to the needs of fishermen. He provided this guarantee during a gathering with fishermen at the President's Office this morning – the third meeting of its kind between the President and the fishing...
The Supreme Court has set a date for a hearing on the state's request to reverse the High Court's ruling concerning the 11-year prison term given to former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. Yameen was found guilty of bribery and money laundering on 25 December 2022, along with Yoosuf Naeem,...