Culture

Majority of Maldivians travel overseas for medical treatment

Some 57 percent of Maldivians travel overseas for medical purposes while 32 percent travel for vacation, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) ‘Maldivians Traveling Abroad Survey’ released today.

Maldives wins first gold medal in an international sporting event

A Maldivian athlete made history on Sunday, winning the first gold medal at an international sporting event. Hassan Saaid won the gold medal for the 100 meter sprint at the ongoing Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG).

Major changes to traffic flow in Malé

The roads around the Islamic Centre in central Malé are set to be pedestrianized in an effort to relieve traffic congestion and to allow the use of the adjacent Republic Square for mass prayers, the ministry of housing has said.

Schools in Narudhoo remain closed over dengue

Schools in all but one island in the Maldives reopened today after being closed for more than a month due to a severe dengue fever outbreak.

Intermittent power outages expected in Malé City

Power was cut off in the Henveiru and Maafanu wards of the capital for an hour today with the State Electricity Company (STELCO) struggling to handle a peak load in electricity usage.

Maldivians awed by Independence drill

More than 2,000 students, police and military officers staged a three-hour drill depicting Maldivian history at the national stadium on Friday night.

Independence 50 commemorative note on sale

An MVR5,000 (US$325) commemorative note issued by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) to celebrate the golden jubilee of independence has been put on sale.

Caterer dismisses complaints of poor quality, corruption in presidential banquet

A restaurant that catered the presidential banquet on Maldives’ Golden Jubilee of Independence has dismissed allegations of poor food quality and corruption.

Independence 50 lights to remain in place till August 10

President Abdulla Yameen and First Lady Fathmath Ibrahim meanwhile opened a ‘LED Garden’ at the Sultan Park last night. The ‘Hulhudhaan’ exhibit features several artificial trees lit up with bright neon lights in the national colours of red, green and white.

State broadcaster to launch international television channel

The state broadcasting company, Public Service Media (PSM), yesterday announced plans to create an English language international TV channel called ‘Maldives’ in 2016.

Child rights NGO partners with British High Commission for campaign to empower girls

“Through this partnership, ARC aims to invest in girls through practical skills development sessions to increase their capacity to compete for scholarships and job opportunities, and to enter careers that are non-traditional and that involve decision-making roles,” local NGO Advocating the Rights of Children explained.

Independence Day celebrations continue with children’s evening, pedestrian hours

Celebratory activities to mark the Maldives’ 50th anniversary of independence from the British continued in Malé today with a children’s evening at the Sultan Park and a three-hour ban on vehicles.

STO 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.

Rise in child abuse reports “tip of the iceberg”, says ARC

Updated Hajj regulation will help prevent fraud: Deputy Islamic Minister

Government considering racing track in Hulhumalé, says Tourism Minister

Bank of Maldives introduces Islamic banking services

Police regulations do not adequately protect constitutional rights, says MDN report

Friends of Rilwan hold event to mark missing journalist’s 29th birthday

Hithadhoo school to become Maldives’ first Arabic medium school