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Drugs Hidden in Sanitary Pad: 31g Cocaine Seized, Woman Jailed

A 32-year-old Maldivian woman has been remanded in custody for 30 days after the Criminal Court found substantial evidence linking her to the importation and trafficking of narcotics into the…

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President Muizzu to visit Sri Lanka for high-level talks and key agreements

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu is set to undertake a state visit to Sri Lanka from 3 to 6 May 2026,…

Passenger Traffic at Velana Airport Up 4% in First Quarter

Passenger traffic at Velana International Airport remained strong in the opening months of the year, with more than 2.3 million…

Maldives Digital Summit Concludes with Focus on “Digital First Nation” Vision

A two-day national forum on digital transformation has concluded in Malé, bringing together government agencies and international experts to map…

Government Expands State Pharma Role to Stabilise Supply

The government has announced plans to centralise the importation of medicines under a single state-owned entity, with State Pharmaceuticals set…

Government Expands Housing Scheme with More Flexibility

The government has expanded its flagship housing initiative by introducing a third category to the Binveriyaa scheme, part of the…

Travel Made Easier as Azerbaijan Opens Doors to Maldivians

Maldivian passport holders can now travel to Azerbaijan without obtaining a visa in advance, following the implementation of a bilateral…