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The Maldives Police Service announced that it conducted exercises yesterday in Male' and Hulhumale', and will also continue the exercises today. The Maldives Police verified the drills in a social media post but did not provide specific information. Nonetheless, images have emerged depicting...
The living expenses in the Maldives keep increasing, as recent information from the Maldives Bureau of Statistics reveals a clear image of escalating prices and heightened financial strain on families. Recent figures indicate that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August rose by 4.14 percent...
Highrise Pvt Ltd, a leading event management company from the Maldives is proud to announce its official partnership with TravelIndex Media Group, a prominent global digital media company focused on travel, tourism, and hospitality. This partnership will promote two of the Maldives’ most...
Hulhumalé, Maldives— A new chapter in Maldivian luxury living is being written with the arrival ofBlue Lagoon Luxury Residences, a landmark project set to transform the skyline of Hulhumalé. Developed by Varindera Constructions International Limited (VCIL), part of the renowned VCL Group, the...
Fenaka Corporation has announced that corrective measures are being implemented in reaction to the corruption issues highlighted in the audit report that occurred at the company during the last three years of the previous MDP administration. The audit report published by Auditor General Hussain...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has praised China as a steadfast partner of the Maldives and other small island states in advancing sustainability, resilience, and fairness in the global arena. He made the remarks on Monday evening at a reception held to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the...
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has called on all citizens who stand against corruption and authoritarianism to gather in the capital, Malé City, in a demonstration of political resistance that is expected to be one of the largest protests seen in recent times. Positioning the forthcoming...
Tourism Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has announced that Shangri-La Villingili Resort, previously a key element of Addu City’s tourism industry, will reopen by the end of this year. The luxury resort, which was the first of its kind in Addu, has stayed closed since 2020, when its operations were halted...
Abdulla Maumoon, the previous Managing Director of Maldives Gas Pvt Ltd, appointed under former President Abdulla Yameen, has received a prison sentence of 12 years, nine months, and 18 days for bribery offenses. Maumoon faced allegations of receiving MVR 3.1 million (MVR 3,106,189.38) in...
On Monday, the United States government provided specialized equipment to the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) to enhance its special operations abilities. U.S. Ambassador Hugo Yon officially presented the equipment at a ceremony conducted at the Bandaara Barracks auditorium. Major General...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reiterated the Government's dedication to hearing and responding to the needs of fishermen. He provided this guarantee during a gathering with fishermen at the President's Office this morning – the third meeting of its kind between the President and the fishing...
Maldives Immigration has cautioned that any foreign national discovered generating income beyond the limits of their visa authorization will face deportation. Legal measures will also be pursued against those who hire such individuals unlawfully. The authorities state that foreign nationals in the...