Government Walks Back Decision to Raise Limit for Students Abroad, Acknowledges USD Shortage
The administration’s decision to increase the per month US Dollar (USD) withdrawal limits for students, with Bank of Maldives (BML)...
Lower-Than-Expected Inflation in 2023; Projections for 2024 Highest Since 2013
Data released by the Maldives Bureau of Statistics has revealed that while inflation was initially expected to be at 5.4...
WAMCO Special Audit Uncovers Millions in Corruption
The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) had procured waste disposal services vehicles worth millions of Rufiyaa in 2016 and 2017 while...
Prosecutor General Released From Hospital; Politicians, Parties Condemn Attack
Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem was assaulted on Wednesday morning, the Maldives Police Service (MPS) has confirmed. Shameem was admitted to...
Maldives Records 12% Spike in Tourist Arrivals Over Same Period in 2023
The number of visitors to the Maldives so far this year has increased by 12 percent compared to the same...
ECM Opens Nominations for Parliamentary Elections
The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has officially commenced the nomination process for the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections, scheduled for...
President Muizzu Reappoints Rejected Ministers in Controversial Move
President Mohamed Muizzu reappointed three cabinet members on Monday, despite their failure to secure confirmation from the opposition-controlled parliament. The...
Top Government Officials Absent from India’s Republic Day Reception Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Key Maldivian government officials, including President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, and Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, were...
Parliament Confirms 19 Cabinet Picks, Rejects Three
19 of the 22 cabinet ministers nominated by President Mohamed Muizzu received confirmation at an extraordinary sitting of parliament on...
Maldives to Intervene in ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel
The Maldives has announced its intention to intervene in the ongoing case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where...
