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Two judges have been appointed to the Family Court and sworn in on Monday. The appointments follow the vacancy created after former Family Court Chief Judge Ibrahim Mahir was appointed to the High Court on 25 September. Nominations for the post had been opened earlier on 17 September. The...
Applications have open for graduates of O-levels or an equivalent program to apply for the United World Colleges (UWC) Maldives scholarship program to pursue their higher secondary education overseas. According to a statement released by UWC Maldives on Sunday, the program is an annual scholarship...
The government will invest MVR 68 million in Waqf buildings across four cities and Villingili in Gaafu Alif Atoll, according to Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. In a Facebook post accompanied by 3D renderings of the proposed buildings, Shaheem said the Waqf projects will...
National bank, Bank of Maldives (BML), on Monday, held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new branch in L. Maavah. The ceremony was graced by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and also attended by senior officials from BML, including Chairperson Ahmed Ali Habeeb, CEO and Managing Director Mohamed...
Ali Anwar Mohamed, 35, from Cozy Corner, S. Hithadhoo, has been remanded in custody on Monday for 30 days in connection with a drug trafficking. He was re-arrested after attempting to flee the Maldives following his release from police custody. Ali Anwar was previously arrested in October 2019 in...
The body of the last missing person from the landing craft Almark-Fiya, which capsized near K. Eriyadu, was recovered on Saturday night. Seven people were on board when the vessel overturned last Thursday. Four individuals were rescued by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), while three...
Hotel Asia Exhibition and International Culinary Challenge is known as the event for the hospitality sector in the Maldives. The Culinary Challenge of this year (19 to 22 October 2025) features contests in more than 20 categories, primarily hosted at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies,...
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has called for a legal solution to address Addu City’s governance concerns, warning against a rushed referendum that could deepen existing frustrations. His remarks come ahead of a public vote scheduled for October 25, which will ask...
The Auditor General’s Office has revealed that MVR 191 million in higher education loans remained unpaid by the end of 2022, with no documented efforts to recover the funds in accordance with state finance regulations. The findings were published in the 2022 audit report of the Ministry of Higher...
Hotel Somerset’s restaurant Belle Amie Bistro launched their new breakfast menu today, with exciting new additions for the tastebuds many food-goers will love. Guests can enjoy a variety of signature dishes such as Eggs Benedict, Norwegian Smoked Salmon Toast, Sri Lankan Spiced Favorite, and the...
The Elections Commission (EC) has announced that local council elections will be held in March next year, with the nomination process scheduled to open in January. Speaking on PSM’s Raajje Miadhu programme on Sunday, Elections Commission Chairman Mohamed Zahid said preparations for the polls were...
The 21st BML Interschool Swimming Competition came to a close today at the Hulhumalé Mini Sports Complex swimming pool, marking the end of six days of spirited competition among young swimmers from across the Maldives. This year’s tournament brought together 365 students aged between 12 and 18...