Maldivian Fishing Boat Faces Second Search by Indian Soldiers in Territorial Waters
A Maldivian fishing boat, ‘Maahoara-3,’ was reportedly stopped and searched by Indian soldiers for a second time while operating within...
Maldives Accuses India of Violating International Maritime Laws
The Maldives on Friday accused India of violating international maritime laws following an incident where Indian navy and coastguard personnel...
EPA Pursues Legal Action to Recover Afcons’ Unpaid Fines for Damaging Villimalé Reef
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to take Afcons Infrastructure to court over the failure of the company to...
India, Maldives Agree on Timetable for Withdrawal of Indian Military Personnel
India and the Maldives have agreed on a phased withdrawal of Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives. The decision...
Parliamentary Resolution Challenges Reappointment of Rejected Ministers
A resolution has been introduced by the Parliament member for Galolhu North Constituency, Eva Abdulla, challenging the constitutionality of reappointing...
India’s 2024/2025 Budget Reading Reveals US$72 Million Earmarked for Maldives
The Indian government, in its budget for the next fiscal year, has proposed to provide US$72 million in aid to...
Minister Zameer Seeks Reduced Tariffs on Maldivian Fish in European Markets
Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer has embarked on a series of comprehensive discussions aimed at reducing tariffs imposed on...
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...
