MTCC has announced temporary changes to RTL bus and ferry services across the Greater Malé region in connection with this year’s Eid al-Adha prayers. According to the company, regular RTL bus operations on Eid morning will begin at 8:00am. However, special arrangements have been made for airport routes to accommodate travelers heading to Velana International…
Home Minister Ali Ihusan and Commissioner of Police Ahmed Mohamed have met with the police officers who took part in the challenging search operation for the missing Italian divers near Alimatha in Vaavu Atoll. The divers went missing after entering the underwater cave known as “Miyaru Kandu” near Alimatha while diving in the area. A…
The Health Protection Agency has urged the public to take preventive health measures during the Eid holidays as cases of several illnesses continue to rise across the Maldives. In a statement released on Sunday, the HPA said the spread of diseases including flu, influenza, dengue, and viral fever has increased in various parts of the…
The spirit and traditions of a Maldivian island Eid will take center stage this festive season as Visit Maldives prepares to broadcast live coverage of Eid celebrations from R. Meedhoo to audiences around the world. According to Visit Maldives, live coverage from the island will be shared across its social media platforms and digital channels…
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu says the government expects to permanently resolve ongoing medicine shortages in the Maldives within the next two months through major reforms to the country’s pharmaceutical supply system. Speaking during the “Nation Chat” programme, President Muizzu said efforts currently being carried out by the government are beginning to produce results, with significant…
The Maldives has begun screening travelers arriving from regions affected by Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks, although authorities say the risk of the diseases entering the country remains low. Speaking at a press briefing held today, President’s Office Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) said authorities have started screening passengers arriving at Velana International Airport as a…
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated 63 youths who successfully completed the technical training program conducted under the Maldivian National Service initiative. In a post shared on X, President Muizzu said the graduates completed the program on Thursday after undergoing specialized training under the national service framework. According to the President, the graduates included 37…
The Ministry of Defence has held discussions on strengthening relations between the Maldives and the UK. Official talks were held regarding ways to further strengthen the relationship between the Maldives and the United Kingdom in the field of defence. The discussions took place during a courtesy call paid to Defence Minister Hassan Rasheed by the…
President Mohamed Muizzu has stated that the Maldives government has made major progress in collecting biometric information from foreign nationals living in the country, as part of efforts to address undocumented migration and illegal employment. Speaking on the issue, President Muizzu said previous administrations lacked proper records and data on foreigners residing in the Maldives….
A 48-year-old Maldivian man who went missing after entering the lagoon area near Hulhulé has been found dead following a search operation, authorities confirmed today. According to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), the man had reportedly entered the water from an oil barge anchored in the lagoon north of the Hulhulé seaplane terminal on…
