One-Off $500M Sukuk Payment Squeezed Dollar Supply, Finance Minister Tells Majlis
A lump-sum $500 million (MVR 7.7 billion) sukuk repayment made by the government earlier this year is the
Maldives Premier Bank officially launches as MMA targets 80 percent local management
Maldives Premier Bank (MPB) officially opened for business Monday night, stepping into the market as the country’s ninth
Thilamale’ Bridge Slated for Dec 2027 Public Opening After Political Clash Over Delays
MALÉ, — Public travel across the Thilamale Bridge is now expected to begin on December 21, 2027, according to the
Tourism Minister Leads High-Level Delegation to Russia in First Official Mission Under Muizzu Administration
Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Ameen has led a high-level Maldivian delegation to Russia to shore up tourism ties
Internal Staffer Leaked Male’ Taxi App Data for Political Motives, Says MTCC
The massive leak of personal user data from the newly launched “Male’ Taxi Line” app was an inside job carried
Over MVR 17 Million Paid Out to Single Parents in Poverty Last Month
More than MVR 17 million was distributed to single parents living in poverty across the Maldives last month, new figures
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Maldives Turns to India’s Serum Institute to Secure Essential Vaccine and Medicine Supply
State Pharmaceuticals has kicked off talks with India’s Serum Institute—the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer—to fix supply lines and head off shortages of essential vaccines,
Budget Secured for New Correctional Facility in Himmafushi: Minister Ihusan
Budget has been secured to build a brand-new correctional facility in K. Himmafushi, alongside broader expansions in the Malé area, Homeland Security and Technology
Power Outage Forces Suspension of Majlis Debate on Foreign Contractor Tax Hikes
A power outage inside the People’s Majlis forced the suspension of today’s sitting right as lawmakers were locked in a fiery debate over foreign
Shahid Thanks Addu Supporters as Campaign Trail Heats Up Following Primary Announcement
Former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has extended his gratitude to the residents of Addu City after wrapping up a tour of the southern atoll,
Indian Woman Remanded for 30 Days After 2.4kg Drug Bust at VIA
An Indian woman caught trying to smuggle over two kilograms of narcotics into Velana International Airport (VIA) has been remanded in custody for 30
Over Half a Kilo of Drugs Seized in Maafannu Raid, One Arrested
Police have arrested a 37-year-old man after seizing over half a kilogram of suspected narcotics during a raid on a house in Maafannu, Male’.
Shammoon Hameed Tops President’s List Sent to Majlis for HRCM Slot
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has submitted a prioritized list of nominees to Majlis for an upcoming vacancy at the Human Rights Commission of the
Govt Eyes MVR 1.6 Billion Windfall with New GST Bill Targeting Foreign Booking Platforms
The government moved to plug a major tax loophole today, introducing a bill to Majlis that forces overseas travel agents and booking platforms to
Former CSC Vice President Jamila Ali Khalid Nominated as Ambassador to the UK
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has nominated Jamila Ali Khalid, former Vice President of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), as the Maldives’ new Ambassador to
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Gov’t Cracks Down on Resorts Over Unpaid Rent as Dues Hit MVR 6 Billion
The Ministry of Tourism issued a sharp warning on Monday, announcing plans to penalize operators who have fallen behind on resort rent and accrued
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Internal Staffer Leaked Male’ Taxi App Data for Political Motives, Says MTCC
The massive leak of personal user data from the newly launched “Male’ Taxi Line” app was an inside job carried out by an employee
Yameen’s Defense Lawyer Adam Shameem Appointed Chief Judicial Administrator
Legal practitioner Adam Shameem has been named the new Chief Judicial Administrator, taking over the top spot at the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA).
Over MVR 17 Million Paid Out to Single Parents in Poverty Last Month
More than MVR 17 million was distributed to single parents living in poverty across the Maldives last month, new figures from the National Social
Maldives Turns to India’s Serum Institute to Secure Essential Vaccine and Medicine Supply
State Pharmaceuticals has kicked off talks with India’s Serum Institute—the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer—to fix supply lines and head off shortages of essential vaccines,
Budget Secured for New Correctional Facility in Himmafushi: Minister Ihusan
Budget has been secured to build a brand-new correctional facility in K. Himmafushi, alongside broader expansions in the Malé area, Homeland Security and Technology
Power Outage Forces Suspension of Majlis Debate on Foreign Contractor Tax Hikes
A power outage inside the People’s Majlis forced the suspension of today’s sitting right as lawmakers were locked in a fiery debate over foreign
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