UK Announces New Electronic Travel Authorisation Requirement for Maldivians
The UK government has announced a series of changes to its immigration rules aimed at digitising and strengthening border security....
Opposition Condemns ‘Mass Layoffs’ at SOEs
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has condemned what it called mass layoffs at state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the...
Former FAM President Used FIFA Loan Funds for Penthouses and Luxury Items: Police
Former President of the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), Bassam Adeel Jaleel, is facing intense scrutiny following revelations by the...
Shaheem, Iyaz Clash Over Allegations of Lies and Pressure to Divorce Wife After Gaza Protests
A public spat between Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and scholar Dr Mohamed Iyaz has escalated following allegations...
Vaavu Atoll Council Files Complaint Against Tourism Ministry Over Lagoon Lease
The Vaavu Atoll Council has lodged a formal complaint with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), claiming that the Tourism Ministry’s process...
Ex-President Solih Urges Confidence in Bank of Maldives Amid Leadership Changes
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih issued a warning on Wednesday, urging against actions that might undermine confidence in the Bank...
Former President Yameen Accuses Muizzu Government of Selling Ministerial Positions
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has accused President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s administration of selling ministerial positions, including that of...
President Muizzu Appoints Abbas Shareef as Prosecutor General
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu appointed Abbas Shareef as the new Prosecutor General on Wednesday in a ceremony held at the...
Loan Payment Delays Disrupt Students’ Overseas Plans
Many students who qualified for government student loans and travelled abroad for the September and October intakes are facing financial...
Government Layoffs Contradict Election Promises as Political Hiring Continues
In a move that contradicts election promises, the Muizzu government has laid off 35 employees from the Regional Development Corporation...
