The Ministry of Finance has announced that salaries and allowances for government employees for the month of May will be released on May 28 and May 31, taking into account the long Eid al-Adha holiday period and the operating schedule of banks during the break. Government offices are currently closed for the Eid holidays, which…
Dhiraagu has launched a special Eid promotion titled “Bodumas Beynun,” offering customers the chance to win prizes and receive bonus data through the Dhiraagu App ahead of Eid al-Adha celebrations. The promotion, inspired by the traditional Maldivian Eid activity of “Bodumas Beynun,” allows customers to participate in an interactive in-app game until May 30. Customers…
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…
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…
Sh. Foakaidhoo has officially begun its journey into local tourism following the arrival of the island’s first batch of international visitors at Sunsetveli Guesthouse. The guesthouse, operating under the Dhonveli Hotels brand, is currently hosting foreign guests who are experiencing the island’s culture, traditions and everyday local life as part of a broader initiative aimed…
Italian investigators have seized electronic devices and diving equipment belonging to the five divers who lost their lives inside the Vaavu Atoll cave system, locally known as Devana Kandu or Dhekunu Kandu, during the incident on May 14. As the investigation continues, interviews with the Finnish cave recovery team and statements from local diving experts…
The bodies of four Italian divers who died after going missing during a dive trip in Vaavu Atoll are scheduled to be flown back to Italy early tomorrow morning. The incident occurred on May 14, when five Italian divers disappeared while diving in the atoll. According to Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef, arrangements have been…
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…
