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….
New details have emerged about the fatal cave diving incident in Vaavu Atoll, where five people lost their lives after entering a dangerous underwater cave system in the Maldives. According to reports citing international diving experts, the Italian diving group may have become disoriented inside the cave after mistaking a secondary corridor for the exit…
The leader of the Finnish dive team involved in the Maldives cave recovery operation has described the mission as one of the most technically difficult underwater recovery efforts his team has faced. Speaking to Italian media following the recovery operation in Vaavu Atoll, the Finnish team leader explained that the conditions inside the underwater cave…
Three Finnish deep-diving specialists have arrived in the Maldives to assist authorities in the ongoing search for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be trapped inside an underwater cave system in Vaavu Atoll. The new team is expected to help redesign the recovery strategy after earlier operations were suspended following the death of…
Seychelles’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Barry Faure, has arrived in the Maldives on an official visit, marking the first-ever visit to the country by a foreign minister from Seychelles. Faure is visiting at the invitation of Maldivian Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel and was welcomed at Velana International Airport by Foreign Secretary Fathimath…
First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has joined discussions focusing on the future of the nursing profession in the Maldives, highlighting the importance of strengthening the country’s healthcare sector and supporting the development of nursing services nationwide. The discussion was held as part of activities marking International Nurses Day 2026 and brought together healthcare professionals, nursing experts,…
Construction of the landmark Thilamalé Bridge project , officially known as the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP) has entered a major phase of development, with authorities confirming that substantial progress has now been achieved across multiple sections of the bridge. The megaproject, which will connect Malé, Vilimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi through a network of bridges…
The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET Office) has issued a White Alert covering areas from Kaafu Atoll to Addu City as strong winds and rough sea conditions are expected across the region. The alert was issued at 11:30am on Monday and remains in effect until 5:30pm. According to the MET Office, wind speeds are forecast to…
President Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed that all Right to Information (RTI) requests submitted to the President’s Office will be addressed in line with legal requirements. During a press briefing held at the President’s Office, the President admitted that several RTI applications are still pending but said directives have now been issued to ensure responses are…
Maldives authorities have continued legal proceedings related to Adhadhu’s controversial “Aisha” documentary, with police and the courts citing concerns over serious allegations made against President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. According to court documents and local media reports, passports belonging to individuals connected to the case — including Adhadhu CEO Hussain Fiyaz Moosa, Editor Hassan Mohamed, and…
