Maldives Sets Sight on Two Million Tourist Arrivals in 2024
The Maldives has set a target of attracting two million tourists in 2024 in an ambitious stride towards further boosting...
Under Pressure, Government Reinstates Access to Blocked Websites
The government has reinstated access to two previously blocked websites, succumbing to mounting pressure and criticism from the public, rights...
Adam Shareef Umar Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom Amid Internet Censorship Controversy
The government is committed to preserving the freedom of news websites, irrespective of their registration status, Minister of Cities, Local...
India Outpaces Russia to Become Maldives’ Leading Tourism Market
India has emerged as the leading tourism market for the Maldives, outpacing Russia for the second time this year, according...
Filariasis Cases in Maldives Under Control, Health Minister Assures
As health authorities press ahead with a nationwide filariasis screening programme following the detection of the disease among migrant workers,...
Active Filariasis Infections Rise to 32, Seven New Cases Detected in Malé Region
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has reported seven new Filariasis cases in the Malé region, bringing the total number of...
Ali Shujau Appointed as Police Commissioner
President Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau as the new Commissioner of Police, thereby filling the...
MRC Celebrates International Migrants Day With Focus on Inclusion, Access to Services
The Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC) has successfully concluded the third iteration of its Migrants Day Festival 2023, a significant event...
HRW Urges Maldives to Reverse Decision to Reinstate Death Penalty
International human rights organisation Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Maldivian government to reverse its decision to reinstate the...
Six New Filariasis Cases Recorded in Kulhudhuffushi, Active Infections Rise to 25
An additional six cases of filariasis have been confirmed among migrant workers in Kulhudhuffushi City, bringing the total number of...
