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Deputy Commissioner of Prisons Ibrahim Mohamed Didi retired on Wednesday after 19 years of service in the Maldives Corrections. It was reported that Didi stepped down for personal reasons. He was appointed Deputy Commissioner on January 2, 2019, following the resignation of then-Deputy...
Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has denied allegations that the government’s strengthened tobacco control measures including the new generational ban are contributing to a rise in organised crime linked to tobacco use. Responding to questions in Parliament from North Galolhu MP Mohamed...
Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim said on Wednesday that work is underway to add more medicines to the list provided under the Aasandha scheme. Speaking in Parliament in response to questions from MPs, Minister Nazim said that no medicines covered under Aasandha have been discontinued. “There...
Moms Aid has launched a series of activities to mark the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which began on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year’s global theme is “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and...
Police have arrested a 53-year-old man accused of breaking into a shop in Male' city by removing tin roof tiles. According to the Criminal Court’s remand order, the suspect allegedly robbed Bazaar Trading, also known as Alif Atoll shop, located on Boduthakurufaanu Magu. He faces charges of theft,...
The Prosecutor General’s Office has appealed to the High Court against the acquittal of one man charged in the 2021 murder of 17-year-old Ahmed Udhayyu. The incident occurred on February 8, 2021, during a gang altercation in GA. Maamendhoo. Udhayyu’s brother, Firushan Zahir, was also injured in...
The government has decided to demolish the former Arabiyya School building and redevelop the site into a community park and parking zone, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu revealed on Tuesday evening. He said the Public Works Department is preparing to begin demolition of the building, which sits on an...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has pledged that the 4,000 flats completed by Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC) will be handed over by the start of the next academic year, while dredging of Rasmale' will be completed by April 2026. Speaking at a meeting with residents of Mahchangolhi on Tuesday...
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beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, in partnership with Ceylinco Insurance, today announced the launch of beOnd Assurance, a premium, comprehensive travel protection program provided with every ticket purchased, to deliver peace of mind and confidence from the moment guests book until...
Fenaka Corporation has yet to stabilize two years into the current administration, due to negligence and mismanagement under the previous government, Managing Director Mohamed Najah told the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Climate Change on Monday. Najah said one of the biggest...
A reporting session was held for graduates of the Project for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS), a program funded by the Japanese government. Five students from the 3rd and 4th batches, who recently completed their master’s programs in Japan, presented their research findings and...