Maldivian ‘IS Leader’ Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison in Landmark Trial
Mohamed Ameen, who is suspected of being the Maldives-based leader of the Islamic State (IS), has been sentenced to 27...
Govt. Extends Construction and Redevelopment Periods for Tourism Properties
The regulation governing the durations granted for construction and redevelopment of properties leased for tourism purposes, including deferment of rents...
Urbanco to Seek Advice From PCB, Parliament on ACC Directive
Urbanco will seek the advice of the Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) and the State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Committee of the...
MIFCO Denies Plans to Reduce Purchase Price of Skipjack Tuna Despite Financial Strain
The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Co. Ltd (MIFCO) has denied reports in local media that it is looking to reduce the...
Complaints Regarding ‘Gedhoruveriya’ List Will Receive Comprehensive Review, Officials Assure
There are no significant complaints among the public regarding the permanent list of flat recipients in the first round of...
Some SOEs on Chopping Block as Transition Teams Wind Down
The incoming government will re-examine the future of some state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Spokesperson at the President-Elect’s Office, Mohamed Firuzul...
ACC Investigators Enter Urbanco’s Offices Over Alleged Violation of Directive
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigators entered Ubranco’s headquarters on Tuesday to determine whether the company had violated the commission’s directive...
Fiyoaree Island Council Invites Bids for 50-Year ‘Tourism Zone’ Lease at Kaalhehuttaa
The Fiyoaree Island Council, in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, will lease a total of 429,480 square feet of Kaalhehuttaa islet as...
Tamil Nadu CM Enlists Indian MEA’s Help to Secure Release of 12 Indian Poachers Detained in Maldives
Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, has written to India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, seeking the Indian...
No Budget Allocations to Protect Media Against ‘Enslavement’
Despite President-elect Mohamed Muizzu’s campaign pledge to provide state funding to ensure media independence, the 2024 National Budget has revealed...
