Cash-strapped Maldives Slashes Governmen
今天 13:12
-
Maldives to expand Aasandha services to UAE, Thailand
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has pledged to expand the state health insurance provider, Aasandha’s services to United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Thailand.
Source:DAILY MIRROR2024-1-142627 -
MDP’s Azim secures landslide victory in Male’ mayoral race
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s candidate, Adam Azim has been elected as the new mayor of the Maldivian capital.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-141679 -
Azima: Electing a candidate against the projects will obstruct development
Main ruling PNC’s mayoral candidate Azima Shakoor says the development of Male’ will be obstructed if a candidate against the government’s development projects is elected during Saturday’s Male’ mayoral by-election.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-122277 -
Ex-Pres. Solih calls to refrain from mistakes that costed presidential election
DP’s leader, former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Thursday night, expressed confidence in the party winning the Male’ mayoral by-election while urging to refrain from mistakes made during the last presidential el…
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-121709 -
Maldives and China sign 20 agreements, including one on Rasmale’ project
Maldives and China exchanged 20 key agreements on Wednesday, including one on the Rasmale’ land reclamation project – the new Maldivian administration’s biggest housing project.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-112500 -
Nareesh: Development of four parking buildings in Male’ to begin next month
Acting Male’ Mayor Ahmed Nareesh says physical works on the development of four parking buildings planned for Male’ City will commence next month.
2024-1-102750 -
Dozens of rabbis protest at UN to demand Israel end its war on Gaza
About three dozen rabbis and rabbinical students from US organisations have protested at the United Nations, urging a ceasefire in besieged Gaza and asking US President Joe Biden's administration to allow such resolution…
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-101328 -
VP: Male’ will see new height of development if Azima remains with president
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, on Monday, has remarked that Male’ residents will see a new height of development if PNC’s mayoral candidate Azima Shakoor remains behind President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-91546 -
President Muizzu seeks quick implementation of Maldives-China FTA
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says his administration is committed to the quick implementation of the Free Trade Agreement signed with China, describing it as a symbol of the close commercial ties between the tw…
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-91653 -
Maldives’ leader arrives in China on first state visit
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed arrived in China on Monday, on the Maldivian leader’s first state visit since assuming office in November.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-81950 -
Police and MNDF to receive pay hike in two months
The Pay Commission had finalized and shared the new pay structure for the police and Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) a day before the new administration took office.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-41465 -
Muli to issue beachfront plots for tourism
The local council has decided to issue land for long-term lease from M. Muli, in order to boost the tourism sector as the island readies to open its airport.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-46222 -
VP: Parliament’s reputation tarnished with refusal to approve Cabinet
The Parliament has ruined its own reputation with its refusal to approve the Cabinet for the first time in history, says Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef.
Source:SunOnline International2024-1-31596 -
Met Office: Calms seas despite rain
Maldives Metrological Service (Met Office) has forecasted calm seas despite rain nationwide for Wednesday.
2024-1-31351 -
Committee OKs 22 Cabinet ministers
The Parliament’s Government Oversight Committee voted to approve President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s Cabinet on Saturday, a crucial decision which had remained stymied at the committee stage for weeks.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-312341 -
Maldives launches nationwide mosquito control campaign
Maldives launched a nationwide mosquito control campaign on Saturday, as it battles a rise in mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and filariasis.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-311671 -
13 MPs who left MDP signs to PNC
13 MPs who left main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have signed to main ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) on Thursday night. The MPs signed and handed over the membership form to PNC’s leader, Presid…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-291686 -
With 20,000+ deaths, Israel wipes out about 1% of Gaza's pre-war population
Israel's war on besieged Palestinians in Gaza has killed more than 20,000 Palestinians, health officials in Gaza said, as they released new toll of the war and Israel expanded its invasion and gave an ultimatum to tens o…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-241864 -
Applications open for Türkiye-funded scholarships
Applications have opened for Türkiye Scholarships 2024 – a fully funded scholarship program financed by the Turkish government.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-221537 -
Maldivian leader denounces UNSC’s failure to end suffering in Gaza
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu denounced the failure of the United Nations Security Council in taking decisive measures to put an end to the suffering in Gaza, stating that the veto not only failed to demand a ce…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-211696 -
President: Funding arranged to reclaim Fushidhiggaru Falhu, zero govt spending
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says that funding has been arranged to reclaim the Fushidhiggaru Falhu, adding that the government will not need to spend anything on the project – which is part of his administration’s pla…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-212680 -
MP Shifau receives death threat
The main opposition, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) says that one of their lawmakers – Ihavandhoo MP Mohamed Shifau – has received a death threat.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-192331 -
Reclamation of Rasmale’ begins; triple the size of Hulhumale’
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has launched a project to reclaim the Fushidhiggaru Falhu - the biggest component of his plan to resolve the housing crisis in the greater Male’ area.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-191986 -
First Lady inaugurates Dhon Bandaarain memorial exhibit
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has inaugurated the ‘Dhon Bandaarain Handh’aanee Mauraz’, a special exhibition to commemorate Huravee Day in the Maldives.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-181634 -
Justice Shujoon elected as JSC’s vice chair
Supreme Court Justice Aisha Shujoon has been elected as the vice chair of Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The vote took place Sunday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-181858 -
Cabinet approval postponed over incomplete report, returned to committee
Parliament, on Monday, citing the report formulated the by committee following their review on the motion on granting approval to the cabinet of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to be incomplete, has sent back the motion to …
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-181622 -
Maafushi-bound cargo boat runs aground
A cargo boat travelling from Kaafu Thulusdhoo to Kaafu Maafushi has run aground a reef off Gulhi, resulting in extensive damages.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-171215 -
Body of abandoned newborn sent overseas for autopsy
The body of a newborn baby, who was found dead in ADh. Dhigurah, after getting abandoned just after birth, has been sent overseas for an autopsy.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-161757 -
Male’ mayor hopefuls assigned candidate numbers
Elections Commission (EC) conducted a draw on Saturday to assign numbers to the candidates contesting the Male’ City mayoral by-election next year.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-162534 -
WHO commends Maldives for becoming first to identify contaminated medication
World Health Organization (WHO) commended Maldives for its exemplary commitment and vigilance in identifying cough syrups contaminated with dangerous chemicals ‘diethylene glycol’ and ‘ethylene glycol’ as the first c…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-152284 -
MVR 3M on President’s trips to Türkiye and Dubai
The President’s Office has placed the cost of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s first official trips overseas after assuming overseas to MVR 3 million.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-15874 -
VP returns to Maldives after official visit to Geneva
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef returned to Maldives on Thursday morning, after concluding his official visit to Switzerland and China.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-141462 -
Foreign detainee at Maafushi Prison dies
Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) identified the deceased as a 59-year-old Swiss national, Peter Thomas Duss.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-132386 -
Maldives secures USD 75m in investments for renewable energy project
Maldives has signed agreements totaling USD 75 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop sustainable renewable energy systems.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-131604 -
Cuba assures continued support for Maldives in socioeconomic development areas
The government of Cuba has assured continued support for the Maldives in key socioeconomic development areas.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-121393 -
Financial statements of President Muizzu, Solih and Qasim met legal requirements
Elections Commission (EC) has identified the three candidates who contested September’s presidential election whose financial statements meet the legal requirements as President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu from PNC, former presi…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-121725 -
BOC and MCB get onboard instant payment system, Favara
Two additional banks - Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) – have been on-boarded as participants of the Maldives instant payment system, Favara.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-112365 -
Aid organizations raise alarm as ‘apocalyptic’ conditions grip Gaza
Aid charities have sounded the alarm about an "apocalyptic" situation in Gaza after more than two months of war between Israel and Hamas, warning of starvation and an outbreak of disease.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-101566 -
Addu faces hours-long water outage
The water supply has gone out in the linked islands of Addu, prompting mounting complaints from residents.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-82181 -
Committee OKs MVR 49.8bn budget for next year
The Parliament’s Budget Committee has passed a MVR 49.8 billion state budget for next year, after adding an additional MVR 306 million to the original figure.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-81506 -
Adhurey to Yameen: A new party is no loss to PPM-PNC
The ruling coalition, composed of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC) has nothing to lose from former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s decision to leave the coalition he prev…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-71685 -
Maldivian wins USD 1 million in Dubai Duty Free promo
A Maldivian man has won USD 1 million from a draw held for the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-71982 -
President appoints nine additional deputy ministers
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed nine additional deputy ministers to government ministries.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-72330 -
Deadline extended for Japan-funded JDS scholarship
The applications deadline for Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS Scholarship) has been extended by three weeks.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-61142 -
MDP: New PPM govt has seen return of dark days of the past
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) voiced deep concern over the recent wave of violence in the Maldives on Monday, warning that the country was seeing the return of the “dark days” experienced during the first Progressiv…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-51426 -
Qasim: Chances of reclaiming lost maritime territory has improved, Maldives must initiate talks
Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim urged the Maldivian government to initiate talks with the United Kingdom as soon as possible on Monday, stating that the chances of Maldives reclaiming the maritime territory i…
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-51093 -
Hassan Latheef elected leader of Democrats with 1,704 votes
Preliminary results show that The Democrats’ Interim Chairperson Hassan Latheef led polls to win the party’s leadership during the internal elections held on Saturday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-12-41905 -
Maldives condemns Israel’s war against Palestine
Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu condemned Israel’s war against Palestine, and its brutal occupation and collective punishment of innocent civilians on Wednesday, in a message on occasion of the International Day …
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-292140 -
Mundhu appointed Ambassador-at-large at Foreign Ministry
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed has appointed Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) as the Ambassador-at-large at the Foreign Ministry.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-202179 -
Parliament establishes new order members leading the session
The Parliament, on Monday, has announced the new order of members who can preside over sittings in circumstances where both the speaker of the deputy speaker are unavailable.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-201115 -
Discussions underway to only allow Hajj Corporation to escort pilgrims
Islamic Minister Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali has revealed that discussions are underway to limit the permit to escort pilgrims from the Maldives to Hajj to just Maldives Hajj Corporation.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-192040 -
Ex-DCP Latheef appointed National Security Advisor
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police (Retired) Ibrahim Latheef has been appointed the National Security Advisor at the President’s Office.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-181894 -
President’s first decision: National flag to not be lowered after 6pm from now on
Newly sworn-in President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided against lowering the national flag after 6:00pm, effectively immediately.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-183166 -
Housing Ministry halts issuance of ‘Gedhoruveriya’ flats
Housing Ministry states they have halted the handover of the first 4,000 flats under the ‘Gedhoruveriya’ housing scheme, in accordance with instructions from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-162171 -
Siyam: I hope for a bright future for the youth in Muizzu's presidency
MDA President and Dh. Meedhoo MP Ahmed Siyam Mohamed said today that he hopes the government of President-elect Dr Mohamed Muizzu, who will be sworn into office next Friday, will do strong and productive work to brighten…
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-112207 -
Muizzu urges unity for national progress
The country needs peace and everyone should be united to move this country forward, President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu said today.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-111453 -
WHO says 'a child is killed every 10 minutes in Gaza' as Israel intensifies strikes
A child is killed on average every 10 minutes in blockaded Gaza, the World Health Organization [WHO] Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has told the United Nations Security Council, warning: "Nowhere and no one …
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-111180 -
AGO: Important govt. bills remain stymied
Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has expressed concern that several important government bills remain stymied in various stages at the Parliament.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-101076 -
Feydhoo raises over MVR 100,000 for Palestine from sale of school badge
The 230-student Sh. Feydhoo School has raised over MVR 100,000 from the sale of school badges to assist Palestinians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-101636 -
EXIM Bank: Projects will not stop despite change in administration
Expressing support to be continued in the current fashion, Deputy Managing Director at EXIM Bank of India to ET Infra N. Ramesh says the projects underway in the Maldives, funded by the bank, will not be stopped despite …
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-9516 -
Man involved in hit-and-run that injured MNU lecturer sentenced to two years in jail
he Criminal Court sentenced a young man to two years in prison on Monday, after founding him guilty of involvement in a hit-and-run that resulted in serious injuries to a lecturer from the Maldives National university (M…
Source:SATV2023-11-71891 -
Urbanco to host an event to help Palestine on Friday
Urbanco will hold an event on Friday to help Palestinian Muslims.
Source:SunOnline International2023-11-21973 -
Fire breaks out on yacht; passengers rescued
A huge fire broke out on a yacht off the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, in North Male’ Atoll, on Saturday. Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) said the fire on the yacht – Majesty 62 – was reported to the aut…
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-293242 -
Over 3,000 invites for Muizzu’s inauguration
The Parliament says it is getting ready to send over 3,000 invitations for the inauguration of President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu next month.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-272935 -
Nasheed’s no-confidence motion scheduled for next Sunday
Parliament has scheduled the no-confidence motion submitted against Speaker Mohamed Nasheed for next Sunday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-22583 -
IAC Maldives distributes USD 100,000 in cash to Palestinian families
Around USD 100,000 from Maldivians was distributed amongst 200 Palestinian families that are in need.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-19802 -
Maldives calls for urgent action to provide relief for Palestinians
Maldives has called to bring the ongoing military attacks by Israel against Palestinians to a stop and to establish a corridor to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-19549 -
Four injured in explosion at Kulhudhuffushi airport
An explosion took place at the Kulhudhuffushi Airport on Thursday, leaving four people injured.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-19898 -
Maldives condemns deadly Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
Maldives has condemned the deadly Israeli air strike on a hospital in Gaza that has killed hundreds of civilians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-18764 -
Tree Top Hospital urges to lodge complaints through official channels
Tree Top Hospital, on Monday, has urged any party with grievances or concerns regarding their medical services to lodge complaints through their official communication channels.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-17440 -
President Solih calls for inquiry on human right abuses by Israel against Palestinians
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Monday, has called for a comprehensive international inquiry into the human rights abuses perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-17576 -
Wellness Matters to mark one year to ‘Plant a Tree’ project
Local NGO Wellness Matters is preparing to celebrate one year to its “Plant a Tree” project.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-16683 -
Spokesperson: Stock shortage could halt healthcare service
The spokesperson for the president-elect’s office says that health officials haven’t been placing new orders for equipment and pharmaceuticals needed by hospitals, warning that a shortage of stock could result in a hal…
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-16956 -
SS Play now available on IOS
The SS Play – an app which allows people to watch multiple TV channels from anywhere in Maldives at an affordable rate – is now available on iPhone or IOS phones.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-13829 -
Maldives preps for Friday rally in solidarity with Palestinians
The Maldives is scheduled to hold a rally in the capital Male’ on Friday in a show of solidarity with Palestinians.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-13877 -
Maldives to hold telethon to aid Palestinians
All media stations in the Maldives are collaborating to hold a telethon to aid Palestinians in besieged Gaza.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-12960 -
Fine for lost passports reduced to MVR 2,000
The passport regulations have been revised to limit the fine on renewal of lost passports to maximum MVR 2,000.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-12756 -
MNP to partner with PPM-PNC for parliamentary elections
The MNP, which won 1,907 votes in last month’s presidential election, will contest the upcoming parliamentary elections in collaboration with the PPM-PNC coalition, says the party’s leader Colonel (Retired) Mohamed Naz…
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-11950 -
Arabiyya School niqab ban: Interim order denied by High Court as well
High Court has upheld the decision by Civil Court to deny an interim order to halt the enforcement of Education Ministry's directive banning female students of Arabiyaa School who wear the niqab, from wearing niqab with …
Source:SATV2023-10-10906 -
Applications opened for 300 scholarships from Saudi Arabia
Applications have been opened for over 300 scholarships granted to Maldives by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-9751 -
MVR 1M roughly received in donations for Palestine fund
The International Aid Campaign (IAC) has revealed they received roughly MVR 1 million in donations for the relief fund opened for Palestine within just one day’s span.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-91095 -
Applications open for chief judge at Civil Court and High Court
Applications have been opened on Thursday for the post of chief judge at both Civil Court and High Court.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-6705 -
Tree Top Hospital successfully performs first permanent pacemaker implantation
Tree Top Hospital has successfully performed the first permanent pacemaker implantation in the Maldives using conduction system pacing technique.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-6554 -
Final results of the runoff announced with no changes to preliminary results
Elections Commission (EC) has announced the final results of the presidential runoff held last Saturday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-5852 -
State companies instructed not to initiate new projects
State-owned enterprises have been instructed by the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) to halt all projects undertaken by them until the commencement of the new presidential term.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-5741 -
Large area of Maldives experiencing rough seas and rain
Maldives Meteorological Service has said today that a large area of Maldives is experiencing rough seas and stormy weather.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-41408 -
World Bank: Maldives economy will grow by 6.5%, but fiscal buffers needed
World Bank has said that while the economy of Maldives is expected to grow by 6.5 percent this year, there needs to be urgent fiscal adjustments as there is a chance of the economy weakening.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-4651 -
Democrats hit pause on push to change government system
The Democrats have hit pause on their push to change the system of governance in Maldives, deciding to give President-elect Dr. Mohamed Muizzu a chance.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-4662 -
Aslam: MDP mustn’t misuse majority and rush system change
Parliament majority leader and North Hithadhoo MP, Mohamed Aslam said today that rushing to change the governing system just because they have the majority in the Parliament, is not a good thing to do.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-3721 -
Muizzu’s response to his label: I’m pro-Maldives
Pro-China candidate Muizzu wins Maldives presidential election.”
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-31246 -
Preparations underway for Muizzu to be sworn in on November 17
Parliament administration decided today that the swearing-in ceremony of the President-Elect and Vice President will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-2989 -
President: Pleased I delivered good governance, established stability
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih says he believes he delivered good governance, and established peace and stability in the Maldives, in the last five years.
Source:SunOnline International2023-10-2542 -
Transparency Maldives: Vote secrecy not guaranteed in some polling stations
The anti-corruption watchdog, Transparency Maldives (TA) says their observers found that the secrecy of the vote wasn’t guaranteed in some of the polling stations.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-30689 -
Election runoff: Ink will be put on ring finger, instead of middle
Elections Commission (EC) has announced the decision to change the finger that will be marked with indelible ink in the presidential election runoff to the ring finger of the left hand.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-29868 -
Muizzu: Will not terminate agreements beneficial to Maldives
The opposition PPM-PNC’s presidential candidate Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says he will not terminate any agreement that is beneficial to the Maldives.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-292406 -
Sunday also declared a public holiday
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has designated next week’s Sunday as a public holiday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-28951 -
Counterfeit TT scam: Shifau’s passport withheld after return to Maldives
The passport of Hussain Shifau, Ma. Honeysuckle, who has been pressed with multiple charges for importing goods using fake Telegraphic Transfers (TTs) has been held upon return to the Maldives after months abroad to evad…
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-281000 -
285 applications received for officials in runoff
Elections Commission (EC) states they have received 280 applications for officials in the runoff round of the presidential election slated for this Saturday.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-26416 -
Finance Minister denies rumors alleging govt’s plan to take MVR 3B loan
Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer has denied allegations claiming the Maldivian government has proposed to withdraw an MVR 3 billion loan from the Indian government.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-221327 -
Senior citizen allowance to be raised to MVR 7,000
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has announced his administration’s decision to raise the state-provided monthly allowance for senior citizens to MVR 7,000.
Source:SunOnline International2023-9-221792
