Justice Closing in on Medical Mafia: Joint Investigation Launched Into COVID-19 PCR Fraud by Dr. Ali Latheef, Ibrahim Saleem & Dr. Milza
In a significant move against alleged corruption within the healthcare sector, the Prosecutor General's Office has directed the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Maldives Police Service to launch a joint…
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President orders inquiry into Maldives’ handling of ITLOS case
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has established a seven-member commission to investigate the Maldives' handling of its maritime boundary dispute with Mauritius, including whether negligence by state officials contributed to what…
BML enables MSMEs to accept international card payments in US dollars
Bank of Maldives (BML) has opened applications for its Payment Gateway service to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), allowing businesses to accept payments from overseas customers and receive the…
Russia’s S7 Airlines launches direct flights to Maldives from Novosibirsk
Russia's largest private airline, S7 Airlines, has launched direct flights between Novosibirsk and the Maldives, establishing a new air connection aimed at strengthening tourist arrivals from one of the country's…
Five injured in gas cylinder explosion at Hulhumalé café
Five people have been injured after a gas cylinder exploded at a café in Hulhumalé on Sunday morning, triggering a fire and causing customers to rush out of the establishment.…
Nasheed warns MDP is abandoning its founding values amid growing nationalist rhetoric
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed serious concern over the direction of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), warning that the party is drifting away from the democratic principles and values…
BML opens second phase of youth business financing with up to MVR 150,000 available
Bank of Maldives (BML) and SME Digital have opened applications for the second phase of their Youth Entrepreneurship Financing programme, offering young Maldivians access to up to MVR 150,000 to…
High earners to pay 15% on each Aasandha-covered private healthcare transaction from January 2027
The government will introduce a 15 percent co-payment on each Aasandha-covered transaction for high-income individuals using private healthcare services from January 1, 2027, as part of efforts to strengthen the…
Government plans 37% reduction in domestic financing for 2027 budget
The government plans to reduce its reliance on domestic financing by 37 percent in 2027, with the proposed state budget outlining a significant reduction in borrowing from the local market…
Third phase of Ameenee Magu road repairs to open this week
The third section of Ameenee Magu undergoing repairs in Malé is expected to reopen to traffic before the end of this week, following the completion of resurfacing and road marking…
MWSC celebrates employee achievements, unveils OneMWSC strategy
Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has recognised 109 employees for their outstanding performance and years of service during its 2026 Staff Award Night, which also saw the launch of…
Thilamale Bridge surpasses 80% completion as Villimale and Gulhifalhu are connected
The Thilamale Bridge project has achieved another major construction milestone, with Villimale and Gulhifalhu now physically connected following the completion of the final bridge segment between the two islands. Minister…
MTCC shareholders approve MVR 3 per share dividend at annual general meeting
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has approved a dividend of MVR 3 per share for the 2025 financial year, following a resolution passed by shareholders at the company's Annual…
Maldives Budget 2027 explained: Where will the MVR 59.7 billion go?
The Maldives government has proposed a MVR 59.7 billion state budget for 2027, outlining spending priorities across healthcare, housing, infrastructure and public services while introducing measures aimed at strengthening fiscal…
Government unveils MVR 59.7 billion budget focused on fiscal stability and development
The government has proposed a state budget of MVR 59.7 billion for 2027, a reduction of MVR 4.5 billion compared to the current year, as it seeks to control expenditure,…
STO posts MVR 281 million profit as operating earnings jump 23% in third quarter
State Trading Organization (STO) recorded a net profit of MVR 281 million in the third quarter of 2026, supported by stronger operational efficiency, increased fuel sales volumes and cost-cutting measures.…
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