The government has officially handed over a plot of land in Hulhumalé Phase 2 to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to support the expansion of its operations. The 13,574-square-foot site will house the NDMA’s main headquarters, an…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
A speedboat operating in Malé has been fined after authorities discovered it had illegally dumped garbage into the city’s southern harbour area, highlighting ongoing concerns over public littering and environmental responsibility in the capital. …
Government Extends Eid al-Adha Holidays Ahead of June Celebrations The Maldives government has announced additional public holidays ahead of this year’s Eid al-Adha celebrations, giving many state employees a longer festive break with their famil…
In a decisive move aimed at easing the financial burden on Maldivian households, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has directed the country’s two main utility providers—STELCO and Fenaka Corporation—to revise the existing electricity tariff system and…
In a significant move to safeguard public health, the Male’ City Council has officially banned the use of betel nut products at all its ceremonies and events. This decision, announced during a general council meeting, reflects growing concerns a…