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Chairs used to sign 1965 independence agreement handed over to Maldives
The United Kingdom has formally handed over the two chairs used during the signing of the Maldives’ Treaty of Independence in 1965. The Maldives gained full independence from British protection on July 26, 1965, at 10:00 local time, with an agreement signed by then Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir and...
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Politics
Google to build submarine cable station in Addu
Google has announced a major investment in the Maldives, with plans to establish an international submarine cable landing station and network facility in Hithadhoo, Addu City. The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade issued a statement on Monday welcoming the decision, which follows...
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Maldives
Utility authority also states Fuvahmulah water meets standards
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Politics
Muthalib: Govt housing policy prioritizes families without homes
Construction Minister Dr Abdulla Muthalib has said the government’s newly launched “Housing for All” policy is specifically designed to prioritise families without any housing. Speaking at the launch event on Sunday evening, Muthalib said the policy reflects President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s...
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Business
Mihaaru reported cracks start appearing in newly built FDC flats in Hulhumale, contracted by past government
Some residents moving into the newly completed Hulhumalé Phase 2 housing towers built by Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation have begun expressing concerns about cracks appearing across several units, according to a report by local daily Mihaaru. FDC has confirmed that the issues are minor, non structural,...
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Politics
Malé council to shrink under new decentralisation amendment
The government has proposed significant amendments to the Decentralisation Act, including reducing the number of island councillors and restructuring the composition of city councils. The proposed changes were submitted to Parliament on Saturday. Under the amendment, islands with populations of...
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Economy
Customs yet to request MVR 15M pledged for scanner, as full cost at MVR 51M
Customs on Sunday said it would need MVR 51 million to purchase a container scanner for the Male' commercial port. The Budget Review Committee met with Customs and Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) officials on Sunday to discuss plans to install container scanners to strengthen port...
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Education
40 students awarded master's scholarships under national project to revive Maldivian heritage
Forty students have been awarded full scholarships to pursue master’s degrees under the National Project for the Restoration of Dhivehi Heritage. The certificates of selection were presented at a ceremony held Sunday morning at the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM), attended by First Lady...
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Crime
54 accidents in Male’, on bridge and highway last week; 8 injured
A total of 54 road accidents occurred in Male' and the Sinamale' Bridge last week, injuring eight people, according to police. Police shared details of the incidents that occurred between Tuesday and Sunday, noting that 47 of the accidents took place in Male' and seven on the Sinamale'...
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Politics
Maldivian to expand air ambulance services to Thailand, Dubai
The national airline, Maldivian, has been awarded the contract to expand its air ambulance services to Thailand and Dubai. Until now, Maldivian charter flights and aircraft from India have been used to transport patients from various parts of the country. The expansion of air ambulance services is...
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Politics
Family Court rules MDP, Fayyaz accountable for remarks on President’s children
The Family Court has ruled that compensation can be sought from the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and its Chairperson, Fayyaz Ismail, over comments made by MDP activist Mariyam Zubair (known as Mandhy) about President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s children during an MDP rally earlier this year. The case...
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