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Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) has reversed a recent decision to partially pay employee salaries in Maldivian Rufiyaa, following pushback from pilots who had planned to suspend operations later this month. A TMA pilot confirmed that the company has rescinded a circular issued last month and will...
Bank of Maldives (BML) has recently opened a branch in Dhuvaafaru. This marks a milestone in their tenure as an active bank, as this is their 40th branch open in the Maldives. BML Chairman Ahmed Ali Habeeb, Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer Saha Waheed, and Minister of Construction, Housing,...
In a historic diplomatic milestone, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a state visit to the Maldives from July 25 to 26, 2025. This is Modi’s first visit to the Maldives since beginning his third term, and it comes at the special invitation of President...
His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu attended the Maldives–UK Business Forum held in London this evening. This is the eighth edition of the global series organised by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade. The forum brought together representatives from the United Kingdom’s...
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MP Meekail Naseem sent a proposal in hopes of amending Section 121 of the Penal Code to reduce the amount of reckless driving incidents happening in the Greater Male’ region by making it a criminal offense. MP Meekail has explained the omission of road accidents in...
On Saturday evening around 11:15pm, Addu city suffered a city-wide blackout. Fenaka Corporation’s Addu branch confirmed the incident following an engine malfunction in the generator. The city’s deputy mayor Mohamed Shuau confirmed that the company will provide an update after assessing the...
Two drug peddlers were arrested on Friday morning near the Masjid Al-Sultan Muhammad Bin Abdullah, commonly known as the Viyafaariveringe Mosque. The suspects in the case were identified as Aishath Shiyaza, 31, a policewoman who has since been suspended from active duty and Saifulla Ahmed, 26, an...
Ex-journalist Aala Ibrahim Rasheed, hailing from Loozan, S. Hithadhoo, has been arrested and remanded in Criminal Court for the alleged fraudulent use of bank slips in her business dealings. The Criminal Court has ordered her to be held for 15 days following a detention hearing on July...
The new criminal court and drug court facilities are set to officially open in Hulhumale on July 26 this year, which will coincide with Maldives’ 60th Independence Day. Once the facilities are in use, the current premises of the Criminal and Drug courts will be shut down. In addition to being...
Employees of Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) held a meeting at Waters Edge Rooftop in Hulhumale’ last night to discuss ongoing frustrations over the recent salary revisions implemented by the newly formed Foreign Currency Act. The tensions began with the birth of the Foreign Currency Act earlier...
Ooredoo Maldives has announced Isa Ali as the fourth winner of its ongoing Annual Day campaign. Isa won an Umrah trip through a lucky draw held as part of the promotion. The award was accepted on his behalf by Aminath Shafa Abdulla Shafiu. As part of the campaign, Ooredoo is offering Umrah trips...
The government has proposed a bill on public referendums. President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu wants major changes to the Constitution, especially the chapter on electoral rules. Ruling People's National Congress (PNC) parliamentary group leader Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falah submitted the bill to the...