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The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) on Sunday forecast heavy rain across most parts of the country for the next three days. Several islands experienced rainfall on Saturday, followed by heavier rain on Sunday. According to the MET Office, the country will see continued rainfall over the...
Former Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail, who resigned as Chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) on Sunday evening, said one of the reasons for his decision was to give party leaders more space to speak and manage the party’s affairs. Fayyaz was elected MDP Chairman on May 23, 2022,...
Being a minor is not an excuse to escape accountability for serious crimes, the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) said Saturday, urging authorities to enforce laws that clearly outline how violent offenses committed by children should be handled. The Ministry of Family and Social Development has...
Infrastructure Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthalib has acknowledged that construction of the Thilamale Bridge is progressing more slowly than the government had hoped, raising doubts about whether the project will be completed by the contractor’s expected deadline. Speaking at President Dr. Mohamed...
High Court judge Mohamed Faisal resigned from his post on Sunday while the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) continues an investigation into allegations of corruption and money laundering. Faisal has not stated the reason for his resignation. His conduct is also under inquiry by the Judicial...
Two months after the establishment of a new state-run pharmaceutical company, complaints over medicine shortages remain high across the Maldives. The issue gained traction on social media this weekend after former Maldivian airline Managing Director Aishath Jennifer posted that she had visited 15...
More than 53,000 vaping devices have been confiscated at Maldives’ borders in the year since the country enacted a sweeping prohibition on vapes and e-cigarettes, according to new figures released by Maldives Customs. The ban, introduced through amendments to the Tobacco Control Act in 2024, first...
The first of a series of meetings to be held in each ward of Malé is scheduled for Sunday night in Vilimalé. The government marked its two-year anniversary at the Social Centre on Monday night. At the event, President Mohamed Muizzu announced that he would hold meetings across all wards of Malé....
Police are investigating a case in which a police officer allegedly intimidated and endangered a child during an altercation at a futsal ground in the South Central region. According to a police message shared with the media, the incident occurred on Friday evening when the officer, who has a...
The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has revealed that MVR 114.11 million has been spent on patient transport via air ambulances under the Aasandha scheme since the service was launched. The agreement to provide air ambulance services was signed on February 28, 2024, and operations began...
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