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The Ministry of Transport has issued a directive requiring vessels docked in lagoons or at jetties to maintain a sufficient crew presence at all times. In its announcement, the ministry pointed out that leaving vessels unattended has resulted in serious accidents and damage to property. "To...
Three immigration officials have been taken into custody on charges of allegedly accepting bribes from a foreign national, following an investigation that began on Thursday. The police were tipped off that some immigration personnel were abusing their authority to exploit migrant workers. The...
The government has revealed plans to reclaim 45 hectares of land from Uthuru Thila Falhu (UTF) for the construction of a rehabilitation center and a central prison complex. This announcement is part of a broader initiative to implement projects under the state's economic policies, aligned with the...
The President has issued Presidential Decree No. 6/2025, effecting amendments to Presidential Decree No. 6/2024, which governs projects eligible for cross-subsidy investment and establishes the minimum investment thresholds applicable thereto. The Decree has been issued pursuant to Law No. 2/99...
On March 20, 2025, B. Atoll Council and Freedive Maldives entered into a contract to set a world record in celebration of World Tourism Day. Fahudh Faiz, representing Freedive Maldives, and Ahmed Afrah, President of the B. Atoll Council, signed the agreement. The world record attempt, named...
The Maldives Islamic Bank (MIB) Board of Directors has proposed distributing MVR 103 million in share profits at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). This proposal suggests a payment of MVR 4.58 per share, reflecting a 58% increase from 2023. The distribution plan includes a 50% cash dividend...
The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is excited to announce its new official partnership with the Mumbai Indians, India's most successful and valuable cricket team, for the 2025 season. This marks Visit Maldives' first partnership of this kind in India,...
The National Pay Commission has issued the seventh amendment to the Public Service Pay Framework. The amendment introduces a provision for an attendance benefit to be payable to Government employees on duty during the final 10 days of Ramadan, as determined by their respective Government offices....
Leading real estate developer Renaatus, known for its innovative and sustainable projects, proudly announces significant progress in its highly anticipated developments—Renaatus Javaahiru and Renaatus Irumathi. Javaahiru has now reached 40% completion, while Irumathi stands at 20%, marking key...
STELCO is offering scholarships for higher education in engineering through its "Merit-Based Engineering Scholarship" program. The scholarship provides three opportunities for a bachelor’s degree in the UK: This scholarship covers a variety of expenses, including course fees, stipends, visa fees,...
During the first ten days of Ramadan, police received reports of 19 domestic violence cases. In addition to these, there were 15 incidents of sexual abuse, 16 cases of child sexual abuse, and 38 cases of intimidation. Other reports included 7 cyber crimes, 70 scams, 153 accidents, 110 drug-related...
Bank accounts can now be immediately frozen without a court order if linked to scams, a measure designed to prevent further fraudulent transactions through those accounts, according to the police Anti-Scam Centre. This new authority is part of the fifth amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act,...