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Ooredoo Maldives has credited strong government support for the companyâs progress in introducing PayPal services to the Maldives, a move expected to significantly expand opportunities for local businesses and freelancers. Speaking on the âHeyanboâ program aired on state media, Ooredoo Fintech...
The Criminal Court on Thursday rejected a plea agreement made between the Prosecutor Generalâs Office (PGO) and Hussain Shifau, who faces life imprisonment in connection with 23 charges, including fraud and money laundering. Shifau is accused of importing goods for foreign companies through a...
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Former president Mohamed Nasheed, citing projects need to be halted, states an individual campaigning for presidency next should pledge to âslow downâ. Nasheed, who has increasingly shared his views regarding Maldivesâ developmental projects and financial state on social media recently, via a post...
Four people were injured when a cargo boat travelling from MalĂŠ to Lhaviyani Atoll Naifaru capsized on Thursday. According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the vessel, identified as Nasru, had five people on board at the time of the incident. All five were rescued and transferred to...
The National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) is pleased to announce that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in December 2025. In preparation for the AGM, NBAM is now open for nominations for Board positions. A total of twelve (12) positions are open for election, consisting of...
Attorney General Ahmed Usham announced that he is currently working on submitting the Defamation and Freedom of Speech Act to the current parliamentary term. While answering an MP's question during a Parliament sitting, Usham stated that the work surrounding the Defamation Act needs to be...
Maldives Police Service has arrested four suspectsâincluding two businessmen and two Maldives Customs personnelâin the theft of two 40-foot containers of seized cigarettes from the Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) HulhumalĂŠ International Terminal. Police say the incident occurred on April 26, 2025 and...
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the graduation of 20 employees from the Singapore Management University (SMU) Leadership and People Management Program, earning the Executive Certificate in Leadership and People Management. The 18-month program featured interactive, discussion-based learning...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated the ice plant in Funadhoo, North Miladhunmadulu Atoll, during his ongoing visit to the inhabited islands of the atoll. Addressing Funadhoo residents, the President highlighted that this is the first ice plant established under the Governmentâs...
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced that arrangements have been made to introduce PayPal services in the Maldives, marking a major milestone in the countryâs digital transformation efforts. According to the Ministry, Ooredoo Fintech has partnered with PayPal as the...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has today commenced the physical work of land reclamation and airport development on Sh. Komandoo, fulfilling an electoral pledge. During his ongoing tour of Shaviyani Atoll, President Muizzu visited Komandoo as the final stop today, where the land reclamation and...