Cash-strapped Maldives Slashes Governmen
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SDFC receives ACCA Approved Employer status
The SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) on Tuesday announced receiving ACCA Approved Employer - Trainee Development Platinum status.
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Changes to taxi fares: Extra charges for domestic terminal and luggage exceeding 3
Transport Ministry has published a new regulation after bringing changes to taxi fares in the greater Male’ area.
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Maldives named ITB China 2024’s official partner destination
ITB China 2024 will be held in Shanghai from May 27th to May 29th. Maldives will showcase its offerings ITB China’s largest national pavilion with more than 40 travel companies as co-exhibitors during the three-day B2B …
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Aslam: This parliamentary assembly carried out the most work in the past 92 years
Parliament Speaker Mohamed Aslam states the 19th parliamentary assembly carried out the most work to date since the parliament was incepted 92 years ago.
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19th parliamentary assembly completed 92 percent of workload
Statistics show that the 19th parliamentary assembly, which held its last sitting on Monday, completed 92.95 percent of its total workload.
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Bunkering service to be launched at Ihavandhippolhu in July
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed, on Sunday, said bunkering service is scheduled to be launched at Ihavandhippolhu in July.
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MVR 104M worth drugs seized by Police so far this year
Maldives Police Service states the authority has seized drugs worth MVR 104 million so far into this year.
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Maldives welcomes UNGA’s adoption of Palestine full membership resolution
Maldives has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s decision on Friday to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th…
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City Council’s plant nurseries relocated to Hulhumale’ over high cost
The Male’ City Council’s ‘Male’ Fehi’ plant nurseries have been relocated to Hulhumale’, due to the high cost of running the outlets in Male’ City.
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Salman Mosque repairs cost MVR 6 mil: Shaheem
Repairs of the King Salman Mosque will incur MVR 6 million, said the Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed on Wednesday.
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Govt spend MVR 19 mil to repair mosques
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed on Wednesday, hsa said the government has spent MVR 19 million, since it took charge, on repairing mosques across the Maldives.
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Reclaiming 16 islands from single lagoon for the first time
Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC) on Wednesday, has formally signed the agreement with Atoll Works Private Limited for the dredging, reclamation and shore protection of 16 islands within K. Gaafaru lagoon.
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Extra 14 airports, 80% runways to be expanded
Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) on Tuesday has said that with a slew of new domestic airports either planned or in development, 80% of the runways in these ports will be expanded between 1,500 and 1,800 meters.
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TMA becomes first Asian operator to receive Havilland Certificate
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), the world's largest seaplane operator, receives De Havilland Canada's endorsement certificate, making it the first operator in Asia to achieve the recognition.
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117 chikungunya, 40 dengue cases in a week
Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Monday evening revealed 117 cases of chikungunya and 40 cases of dengue fever reported within a week.
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Ex-Chief of Defense Force Latheef appointed state minister
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Tuesday, has appointed former Chief of Defense Force, Lieutenant General (Retired) Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef as a State Minister.
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MIFSA unveils official logo
Maldives International Financial Services Authority (MIFSA) has unveiled its official logo on Sunday.
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MWSC contracted to upgrade Addu City’s water view
Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) was contracted to upgrade the water view of Addu City’s Hithadhoo and other linked islands to resolve the difficulties faced in the provision of water services across the city.
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PNC wins four out of six by-elections
Ruling People's National Congress (PNC) has secured wins from four out of the six by-elections held on Saturday, to elect members to the vacant council positions in six local islands.
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Siyam requests council majority to MDA for progress
Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) President and Meedhoo MP-elect Ahmed Siyam Mohamed has requested his constituency on Saturday, to support and elect the party's contenders in the upcoming Local Council election.
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Tree Top Hospital offers full Aasandha coverage for IUI procedures
Tree Top Hospital (TTH) has begun providing full coverage under the national health insurance sheme, Aasandha, for Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) procedures.
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Coral bleaching alert level raised from ‘watch’ to ‘warning’
The coral bleaching alert level in the Maldives has been raised from ‘watch’ to ‘warning’, with the Maldives Marine Research Institute warning it may soon rise further to the highest alert level in the north and sout…
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HDC fogs Hulhumale' to counter diseases
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has begun efforts to counter vector-borne diseases.
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MTCC begins shore protection in Himandhoo
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) on Thursday, commenced the physical works of Alif Alif Himandhoo's shore protection.
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HRCM: Monitors and observers engaged in misconduct in 38% of polling stations
Monitors, observers and representatives of candidates were found in violation of code of conduct in 38 percent of the polling stations during the parliamentary elections held last week, according to the Human Rights Comm…
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Govt condemns threats against media; vows to protect journalists
The Maldivian government expressed alarm at recent threats against several local media outlets on Tuesday, condemning such action in the harshest terms.
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Rehab juveniles to serve in police once 18
Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusan on Monday, revealed the state's plans to implement a new policy mandating juveniles under going rehabilitation treatment to serve in the Maldives Police Service or …
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Super majority will be intact: Abdul Raheem
Ruling PNC's Chairperson Abdul Raheem Abdulla has expressed confidence maintaining the party's super majority position at the 20th parliamentary assembly.
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Tourism Minister: This govt. will transform Fonadhoo, Gan to a city; develop 4 resorts
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal, on Friday, revealed the current administration’s development vision for Laamu Atoll; transforming Fonadhoo and Gan to a city and the establishment of well-rounded services across the ato…
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EC begins publishing final vote results
Elections Commission (EC) on Thursday, began publishing the final voting results of the parliamentary election held last Sunday.
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Dhiraagu signs MoU to enhance customer verification
Dhiraagu, the largest telecommunication and internet service provider in the Maldives, on Thursday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of National Registration (DNR).
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Maldives discuss exporting 214 items to Turkey
Maldives government has discussed on exporting a total of 214 commodities to Turkey at zero percent rate under the Free Trade Agreement between the two countries.
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Covid allowed former govt to 'play' with state funds
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam on Wednesday, alleged the Covid-19 global pandemic provided a 'golden opportunity' for the former government to exploit state funds.
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First SEZ approval for floating solar project
The first permission under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act, has been extended to establish a floating solar system in the Greater Male' region.
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Israeli sabotage bid against UNRWA fails as more countries renew funding
Top officials in Israel have acknowledged the failure of an Israeli sabotage campaign against international funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees [UNRWA], Israel’s Haaretz daily reported.
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Landslide win for Siyam evident of popularity
Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) President and Dhaalu atoll Meedhoo MP Ahmed Siyam Mohamed has been elected for the consituency for a fifth time.
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Maldivians prove autonomy in decision-making a priority: Pres
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Monday evening, said Maldivians have shown to the world they wish to hold autonomy in making decisions for the country.
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Female representation drops, only 3 MPs elected
Female representation at the Maldives parliament drops for the 20th assembly, with only three female MPs securing seats.
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PNC secures a supermajority in Parliament
The main ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) has secured a supermajority in the Parliament, winning over 60 seats.
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Deadly rains, flash floods hit Pakistan and Afghanistan
Nearly 100 people were killed and dozens of others injured in rain-triggered incidents after heavy rains and floods hit the northwestern and southwestern parts of Pakistan.
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Solih: Over 100M spent from state finances for the ruling party’s campaign
Former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has accused the current administration of spending MVR 100 million from state finances to fund the parliamentary campaign of the ruling party, PNC.
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President: This is a golden opportunity to cooperate with a govt. that wants to produce results
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu states this is a golden opportunity for a parliament that will cooperate with a government that wants to produce results.
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President: In actuality, opposition wishes to overthrow the government
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu states despite the opposition in actuality wishes to overthrow the government despite showcasing they want to hold the government accountable.
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Yameen sees Pres Muizzu’s hope for his acquittal as ‘warning sign’
Former Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom says he sees President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s remark that he hopes to see him get acquitted on Thursday as a warning sign.
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Bookings open for Tree Top Hospital’s circumcision camp
According to TTH, bookings are open for the camp until May 15.
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ACC to carry out research to identify steps to combat corruption
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), announcing their decision to conduct a special research to identify the incentives to commit corruption-related crimes and the necessary steps which needs to be enforced to prevent corru…
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President: Unsuccessful despite various attempts to pin lies on me
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu states the opposition, despite various attempts to pin lies on him, has been unsuccessful.
Source:The News International2024-4-17956 -
Two cruiseliners docks near Male’; tenth so far this year
Two cruiseliners arrived in the Maldives yesterday. Maldives Association of Yacht Agency (MAYA), in a post on X, said one of the cruiseliners, “MS Artania’ arrived in the Maldives at 6:00am yesterday.
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Power restored to Kulhudhuffushi with assistance from STELCO
Power has been restored to all areas of Kulhudhuffushi City after resolving the technical issue to FENAKA’s powerhouse on the island with assistance from STELCO.
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Extension to apply to switch land plot from Giraavaru to Gulhifalhu
An extension has been provided to apply to switch land plots awarded from Giraavarufalhu under the former administration’s ‘Binveriya’ housing scheme to Gulhifalhu.
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Solih: MDP will pass a legislature that ensures job security for employees in SOEs
Former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, a prominent figure in main opposition MDP’s leadership, states the party will formulate a bill that guarantees job security for employees working in state-owned enterprises and en…
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NIC probing failure to take action against Yameen
National Integrity Commission (NIC) has launched an investigation over Maldives Correctional Service’s failure to take action against former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom for repeated violations of the terms of…
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Eid-ul-Fitr is the day of Blessings and Gratitude: Pakistan High Commissioner
Pakistan High Commission in the Maldives hosted an 'Eid Milan Party' to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with the Pakistani community in the Maldives on Wednesday.
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Pres receives investigation report on SO intervention to PNF event
According to the President's Office, the investigative report on Special Operations (SO) officers' deployment to stop People's National Congress (PNF)'s inaugural congress has been handed over to President Dr. Mohamed Mu…
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Venue for PNF closed ahead of assembly
Senior members of People's National Front (PNF) on Tuesday evening, said their event venue, Ghiyasuddin International School was closed ahead of the assembly for the party's formation.
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Consistent worshipping important: Siyam
Dhaalu Meedhoo MP and President of MDA Ahmed Siyam Mohamed has urged the public to maintain consistency in attending prayers throughout every month, and not just during Ramadan.
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Customs intercepted 13.92 kilos of drugs between Jan-March
Maldives Customs Service has intercepted 13.92 kilos of drugs smuggled into the Maldives so far this year.
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Parliament seek public opinion on e-Petition bill
Maldives Parliament is seeking public opinion to introduce electronic petition (e-petition) system; the new initiative by the parliament in association with United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
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Republic Square fountain re-established, festive lights ahead of Eid
The water fountain located in Republic Square has been made operational once again ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Maldives govt declares Wednesday first of Eid
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Monday, has announced this year's Eid-ul-Fitr will begin on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024.
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Minister: Health rights not limited to healthcare available at facilities
Health Minister Abdulla Khaleel, on Sunday, has remarked that health or health rights are not limited to healthcare services available at hospitals or health centres.
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Pres Yameen, not a good judge of character: Abdul Raheem
President's special advisor Abdul Raheem Abdulla on Sunday, has said the former President Abdulla Yameen is not a good judge of character.
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15 hectares of land reclaimed from Hulhumale’ Phase 3
The reclamation of 15 hectares of land from Hulhumale’ Phase 3 has been completed.
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President: Development projects planned, organized; cooperation needed for implementation
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, underscoring the administration’s developmental projects have been planned and organized, states cooperation from the public is what is needed to implement these plans.
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Stevedoring fee in USD poise to improve economy
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) first announced it was shifting back to charging stevedoring fees in US dollars on March 05th, 2024.
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Drugs worth MVR 21.6 million seized in three days
Drugs worth over MVR 22 million have been seized in a joint operation carried out by Maldives Police Service and Maldives Customs Service over the last three days.
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Ashfan appointed Immigration’s deputy controller following 18 years of service
Ahmed Ashfan, who has served over 18 years in Maldives Immigration, has been appointed the Deputy Controller of the organization.
Source:SunOnline International2024-4-41986 -
President concludes visit to Singapore, returns
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed arrived in the Maldives on Saturday evening after concluding their unofficial visit to Singapore.
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BAM Corruption: ACC to probe association's pres
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has begun searching properties and venues believed to hold ties to Moosa Nashid, the president of Badminton Association of Maldives (BAM).
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China signs three-year extension on Sinamale’ Bridge maintenance
China has signed a three-year extension on free maintenance works on the Sinamale’ Bridge in the Maldivian capital.
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Maldives welcomes over 500,000 tourists in 3 months
Maldives attracts over 524,000 tourists by March 19th, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
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Nasheed urges against destroying reefs, lagoons for Tourism Development
Former President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday, called out against the destruction of reefs and lagoons for tourist resort development.
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Police urge caution in bike parking over theft surge
Maldives Police Service has urged the public to increase caution when parking their motorbikes owing to recent surge in theft.
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Against pay hike by MPs: Dunya
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dunya Maumoon, who is running independently for South-Hulhumale' constituency in the upcoming parliamentary election, has said on Tuesday she is against the pay hikes approved by MPs f…
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STO announces Board Directorship opportunity
State Trading Organization (STO) on Sunday evening, has announced application for the corporation's Board Directorship is now open.
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MATATO urges MMPRC SOE Model overhaul, triple marketing investment
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) on Sunday, intensified its calls to restructure Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC).
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Exams preponed as it coincides with parliamentary election
The final exams of seventh, eighth and ninth graders have been preponed as the initial dates set for the exams coincide with this parliamentary election.
Source:SunOnline International2024-3-151316 -
Air Ambulance seaplane put to operation
A seaplane as been put to effective operation of the Air Ambulance service launched by the government.
Source:SunOnline International2024-3-151213 -
Govt. ministers captured at Anaara’s campaign, who lost primary
Some government ministers have been captured in the campaign of former Makunudhoo MP Dr. Anaara Naeem who is contesting the upcoming parliamentary election as an independent candidate after her loss in the ruling PPM-PNC…
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Bochey: South Maafanu’s army of youth with me
Campaign launching event of Abdulla Rifaau (Bochey) who is contesting the upcoming parliamentary election on main ruling PNC’s ticket.
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Housing Minister: Skilled professionals important for building maintenance
The Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development Dr. Ali Haidar has stressed on the importance of employing skilled professionals in building maintenance works.
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China Eastern resumes Kunming to VIA route
China Eastern Airlines has resumed direct flights from Kunming to Velana International Airport (VIA) officially on Wednesday evening, February 28, 2024.
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Registries issued to 8,000 of 'Binveriya' scheme recipients
The Ministry of Housing has confirmed issuing land registries to 8,000 of the Binveriya Scheme recipients.
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Thoddoo students produce watermelon for Ramadan
Students from AA. Thoddoo are producing watermelons for Ramadan.
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MDP leader says govt has ‘no other choice’ but to ratify election delay bill
Abdulla Shahid, the leader of the main opposition MDP, says that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu must ratify legislature banning elections in Ramadan, adding that the party – which holds a majority in the Parliament – wil…
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President pledges to run mega farming project in Kondey
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to conduct a mega farming project in GA. Kondey.
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President Muizzu begins tour of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Tuesday, began his tour of Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls as part of his ongoing trip to the southernmost atolls of the Maldives.
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Former PM, police chief, widow charged in 2021 Haiti president's killing
A judge investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise issued a final report on Monday that indicts his widow, Martine Moise, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph, and the former chief of Haiti’s Nation…
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President Muizzu departs on tour of four southern Maldivian atolls
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Sunday, departed on a tour of four southern Maldivian atolls as part of his ongoing initiative to visit all Maldivian atolls.
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Solih: Maldives headed towards a deep ditch; cannot turn a blind eye
Underscoring that Maldives is headed towards a “deep ditch” – opposition MDP's interim leader, former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has remarked that he cannot turn a blind eye as someone who has previously served a…
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Sri Lanka passes bill allowing govt to remove online posts
Sri Lanka’s parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved an internet regulation bill that was highly criticized as a move to stifle speech in an election year while the Indian Ocean island nation copes with an econom…
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President: Male’-Rasmale’ to be linked with world’s first underwater tunnel
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says his administration’s largest housing project, Rasmale’, to be developed by reclaiming Fushidhiggaru Falhu.
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Over 600 HDC staff to be shifted to Male’ City Council
Male’ City Council, on Tuesday, has announced that over 600 employees from Housing Development Corporation (HDC) will be shifted to the council.
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India to fence border with Myanmar
India will fence the border with conflict-hit neighbour Myanmar, the country’s home minister has said.
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VP Latheef: Developing countries must drive stronger climate action
P Hussain Mohamed Latheef, on Friday, emphasized on the need for developing nations to take a leading role in advancing climate action to pave the way for a prosperous future.
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Presidential pardon granted to Duminda Silva not valid in law: SC
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court today held that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's decision to grant a Presidential pardon to former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva is arbitrary and not valid in law.
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Education Minister: Nationalism to be taught in three weeks, pilot-wise
Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu says teaching of nationalism will commence for fourth graders in three weeks, pilot-wise.
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Senior citizen clinic opens with at-home memo service
A clinic for senior citizens was inaugurated at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) on Tuesday, with an at-home memo service.
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Discussions held with Sri Lanka on resuming training for parliament staff
Maldivian Parliament Speaker Mohamed Aslam, on Tuesday, held discussions with the Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on resuming training and exchange programs for parliament staff of both nations.
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Households to receive 10 kg of rice and flour in Ramadan
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced plans to distribute 10 kilograms of rice and flour to all households for the upcoming Ramadan.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-141746
