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Bank of Maldives (BML) has declared the commencement of applications for its 2025 Internship Program, providing young Maldivians the opportunity to acquire professional experience in the finance industry. The year-long initiative is tailored for students and recent alumni from universities and...
The Maldives, along with 15 other countries, has urged for the safeguarding of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a humanitarian project delivering assistance to Gaza. In a collaborative announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Maldives, alongside Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia,...
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission (BCC) has instructed Channel 13 to halt its transmission for two hours tomorrow due to breaches of the national broadcasting Code of Practice. As stated by the Commission, the penalty pertains to material broadcast during a live segment of the People's National...
On Monday, Mohamed Saeed, the Minister of Economic Development & Trade, convened with social media content creators and media experts to gather their views on the loan for content creators. On Sunday, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced that the technical preparations for initiating a soft loan...
The media bill was approved by the Parliament’s Independent Institutions Committee on Monday after various amendments, despite journalists protesting in the committee room, reiterating their call for the repeal of the contentious legislation aimed at replacing the current self-regulatory framework...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu extended warm congratulations to Rt. Hon. Sushila Karki on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal. The President noted the historic significance of her appointment as the first female PM of Nepal, and wished her success on her new journey. He reaffirmed the...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has implemented enhanced leave benefits for family medical crises and new regulations regarding employment termination as part of the thirteenth amendment to the Civil Service Regulations. The modifications took effect on Monday, representing a major overhaul in...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has praised the United Nations General Assembly for its approval of the New York Declaration regarding the Peaceful Resolution of the Palestine Issue and the Execution of the Two-State Solution. In a message posted on his official X account, President Muizzu stated...
A Maldivian man who sustained burns from an explosion that took place in Germany on September 8 has died from his injuries. Fayyaz Daud, 36, of B. Thulhaadhoo, died while being treated in Germany for injuries from the explosion. Daud wed a German citizen around five years back. The couple...
The Dilmah Natural Luxury Sommelier Challenge, a renowned tribute to tea, artistry, and service, had an impressive inaugural event in the Maldives during FHAM 2025. Hosted by Dilmah Ceylon Tea in collaboration with SIMDI Group, the competition gathered many of the Maldives' finest culinary and...
Deputy Speaker and Dhiggaru MP Ahmed Nazim stated on Sunday evening that freedom of expression should be practiced with responsibility, and social media needs regulation. Following the SanguTV report, Nazim discussed the media bill that is presently in the committee phase. He also mentioned his...
The President’s Office has terminated the Media Fenda as of today, citing ongoing disregard for set regulations. The announcement was made in Press Statement No. 2025-001. Inaugurated on 29 May 2025, the Media Fenda was established to enhance interaction between media and Government bodies by...