Maldives Police Service has fined three motorcyclists who were caught riding dangerously across the Sinamalé Bridge after a video of the incident sparked widespread concern on social media. The footage, which circulated online, showed the riders …
The Maldives government has spent MVR 231 million on housing-related projects so far this year, according to the latest expenditure figures released by the Ministry of Finance . The spending forms part of the government's broader Public Sect…
The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) has approved a new long-term roadmap designed to strengthen women's football across the country, with an ambitious target of registering 1,500 female footballers by the year 2030. The strategy receiv…
Maldivian students seeking international higher education now have the opportunity to apply for scholarships in India, Egypt, Pakistan, Thailand and Morocco through the Ministry of Higher Education's Kuri portal. The scholarship programmes c…
President Mohamed Muizzu has publicly disclosed his annual financial declaration, outlining his assets, income, and liabilities in line with constitutional requirements in the Maldives. Under Article 120 of the Maldivian Constitution, every sitti…
The Maldives has taken a major step toward advancing its digital future with the official launch of the National AI and Data Competency Center, widely known as the Maldives AI Lab. The platform, created through a partnership between Bank of Maldi…
The Maldives Customs Service has seized more than 2.3 million smuggled cigarette sticks during a major operation carried out at the Male’ Commercial Harbour, authorities confirmed. According to Customs, the operation took place on Thursday and r…
The bodies of four Italian divers who disappeared during a cave diving expedition in Vaavu Atoll have been located following an extensive multinational search and recovery operation, authorities confirmed. According to the Maldives National Defen…
The Maldives’ state-owned Housing Development Corporation (HDC) may have incurred losses exceeding MVR 15 billion through the allocation of land plots under the Binveriya housing scheme introduced during former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s ad…
Meekail Mohamed Riyaz has been elected as the new Deputy Mayor of Male' City following a primary held by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The Central Henveiru constituency council member secured the position after competing against four …
The Maldives High Court has rejected an appeal filed by the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) challenging a controversial gag order linked to an Adhadhu documentary case. The ruling means the Criminal Court’s restrictions on sharing or discu…
State Trading Organization (STO) has announced plans to achieve a net profit of MVR 1 billion by 2030, marking one of the company’s most ambitious financial targets to date. The announcement was made by STO Chief Executive Officer and Managing D…
The State Trading Organization (STO) has recovered MVR 1 billion from the outstanding debt owed by Fenaka Corporation, according to STO Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Shimad Ibrahim. Speaking during STO’s Annual General Meeting hel…
A diver from the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has died while participating in a challenging search and rescue mission for a group of missing Italian divers in Vaavu Atoll. Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhy was rushed to ADK Hospital in cri…
The Maldives government has suspended the operating licence of a safari vessel following a tragic diving incident in Vaavu Atoll that left one person dead and four others missing. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the licence of the safari bo…
President Mohamed Muizzu has ratified new amendments to the Decentralization Act, officially bringing employees of the Local Government Authority (LGA) under the Maldives civil service system. The amendments were approved by Parliament on Wednesd…
Authorities in the Maldives say four missing divers are believed to be trapped inside an underwater cave in Vaavu Atoll after one member of the group was found dead during an intensive search operation on Wednesday. The incident involves five Ita…
The Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) has filed an appeal at the High Court against a controversial gag order issued by the Criminal Court concerning the Adhadhu documentary case. The court order bars the circulation of the documentary and…
The Maldives Parliament has passed a long-awaited bill establishing the legal framework for human organ transplantation, paving the way for advanced transplant services in the country. The Human Organ Transplantation Bill was approved with strong…
A tragic road accident on the Hulhumalé highway late Tuesday night claimed the life of an Indian expatriate who had reportedly worked for Island Aviation for the past decade. Police said the fatal collision occurred at approximately 10:12 p.m. wh…