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Minor Hotels announces the reopening ofNH Collection Maldives Reethi Resorton 18 December 2025, offering guests a seamless blend of Maldivian tradition and contemporary comfort within one of the most prized atolls. Formerly known as Reethi Beach Resort, the island is in the final stages of its...
An emergency motion presented to the Peopleâs Majlis claiming the use of a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) and excessive force by police during the recent âLootuvaifiâ demonstration has been quickly dismissed by the government-dominated Peopleâs Majlis. The proposal, put forth by MP Meekail...
Police have stated that two expatriates involved in a street fight in Male' on Sunday have been transferred to Immigration authorities for deportation. On Sunday evening, police informed media sources that a confrontation between two men was reported around 19:11 in Asuruma Goalhi, Male'...
Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim stated that the monthly operating cost of the government-operated eyeglass shop at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) is MVR 3.46 million. In a written reply to an inquiry from Galolhu North MP Mohamed Ibrahim (Kudu) of the MDP, the minister stated that...
The Criminal Court has mandated that a man charged with trying to smuggle drugs into the Maldives in his underwear be detained in remand until his trial. Ahmed Zahid, 50, was detained after authorities discovered 250 grams of Mephedrone with him. Last month, he was first placed in custody for 30...
The Road Development Corporation (RDC) has been awarded the contract to construct a campus for the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM) in Maamigili, South Ari Atoll. The contract was officially awarded during President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu's visit to the island on Monday. The new Islamic...
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) launched its media training program âPeace Journalistsâ in the Maldivian capital on Monday, with the participation of 30 representatives from local media and academic institutions. The training program, held under the theme âAnalysis of...
The Maldives Police Service has warned that legal action will be taken against individuals who intimidate or incite hatred toward police officers on social media. The warning was issued after a photo circulated online showing an officer operating a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) during the...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has declared that a dollar ATM will be set up in ADh. Dhangethi prior to March of next year. The President delivered this statement during his meeting with the Dhangethi residents today, marking the initial stop on his current tour of ADh. Ring-shaped coral reef. He...
Tourism Malaysia is hosting the Global Tourism Meet 2025, an international tourism business event set to become a pivotal gathering. The event will connect 600 international buyers and 100 media representatives from around the globe with 400 Malaysian sellers representing hoteliers, travel...
The primary opposition party, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), presented an emergency motion to Parliament on Thursday, calling on the Maldivian government to ensure the safety of its citizens on the Global Sumud Flotilla delivering aid to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla, transporting...
A notable revision to the Pension Act has been introduced in Parliament, with the intention of offering pension payments to those receiving treatment for severe illnesses, such as cancer. This amendment aims to fill a significant void in current laws and reduce the considerable financial and...