Culture
Abducted journalist’s writing offered in new book
‘What Rilwan Spoke About’ features a curated selection of translated articles.
01 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
US$20m project launched to ‘enhance youth employability’
The project aims to foster entrepreneurship and provide vocational training.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Five dead in tragic accident at sea
Five people drowned after the speedboat capsized.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Japan donates medical equipment worth US$2.8m
Japan also pledged to donate 21 paramedic ambulances next month.
28 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
President pledges coverage for congenital heart defects
The pledge was made at a ceremony held to mark the 10th anniversary of NGO Tiny Hearts.
27 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Fuvahmulah City Council assures public access to beach
Plans to lease plots for guesthouses prompted concerns of “gated tourism.”
18 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Healthcare remains top purpose of travel
But the proportion of Maldivians travelling for medical treatment is declining.
14 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Thalassaemia Society raises alarm after death of eight patients
A ninth patient died on Thursday.
12 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Registered taxis exempted from using mobile app
Taxi drivers denied planning to stage a strike.
07 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Taxi drivers plan to sue over new rates
It was made mandatory for taxis to start using a mobile app.
05 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Mobile apps made mandatory for taxis
The Transport Authority also announced fixed rates.
03 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
‘Mobile clinic’ to offer free legal advice
The programme kicks off in Addu City on Friday.
01 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Rules tightened for polygamous marriages
A statement would be required from the first wife.
30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Viral hashtag inspires love of traditional Maldivian dress
#LibaasSabbees prompted a flurry of posts celebrating local culture.
30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives welcomes back medalists from Indian Ocean Island Games
Female athletes clinched historic gold medals in table tennis and badminton.
29 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives customs recalls beverage with alcohol vapour
Gerstel beer was found to contain 0.3 percent alcohol vapour.
29 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives badminton star clinches gold in IOIG women’s singles
Nabeeha became the first Maldivian badminton player to win gold.
27 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives wins bid to host Indian Ocean Island Games in 2023
It will be the first international sporting event to be held in Maldives.
27 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Nine-year-old boy died of dengue fever
It was the first death caused by dengue in 2019.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives women’s table tennis team wins historic gold at IOIG
It was first gold medal for the country in a team event.
22 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
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