Tax authority removes freeze on Villa Group accounts
The tax authority has removed a freeze on Jumhooree Party leader and tourism tycoon Gasim Ibrahim's Villa Group accounts in yet another indication of a thaw in relations between the opposition and the...
View ArticleEfforts to put Maldives on CMAG agenda unsuccessful, says foreign ministry
The Maldives is not on the agenda of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) despite “efforts made by some of the most powerful countries in the Commonwealth to place the Maldives on the...
View ArticleFamily requests Nazim’s transfer from jail to house arrest
The family of former defense minister Mohamed Nazim has requested his transfer from prison to house arrest with an appeal filed over the 11-year-jail term on weapons smuggling charges stalled...
View ArticleCorruption alleged in use of MVR150m budget for independence day
The ACC is investigating corruption in the home ministry's use of an MVR150million budget allotted for independence day activities. The ministry is accused of awarding lucrative projects to private...
View ArticlePresident’s office minister Abdulla Ameen resigns
President's office minister Abdulla Ameen has resigned from the government. President's office spokesperson Ibrahim Muaz Ali said Ameen submitted his letter of resignation yesterday, but "did not state...
View ArticlePlastic palms placed on Malé streets in rush to prepare for independence day
Plastic palm trees have been placed on Malé's streets and several areas at Male’s waterfront have been closed off as the government rushes to complete major renovation projects including a new official...
View ArticleRumors abound over PPM split on appointment of new vice president
President Abdulla Yameen’s silence on the new appointment, rumors over Gayoom’s opposition and the “ISupportAdeeb4VP” campaign has triggered speculation that Adeeb’s appointment as the new deputy may...
View ArticleFormer presidents, Nasir and Gayoom, to be honored on Independence Day
Former presidents Ibrahim Nasir and Maumoon Abdul Gayoom are to receive an honorary shield on the Maldives’ golden jubilee of independence from the British on July 26. Nasir is being honored for his...
View ArticlePower shortages may affect plans to light up Malé on Independence Day
Power shortages may spoil the government's plans to light up the capital Malé City on Independence Day, STELCO has said. A crucial 8MW generator is down at the power plant due to an unexpected failure...
View ArticleSTO cautions against panic buying as hundreds queue for petrol
"There is absolutely no shortage. We are operating out petrol stations at normal hours, but only rationing petrol because some people are buying petrol in bulk," an STO media official told Minivan News.
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