Former police chief Ali Shujau retired honourably at a special ceremony. He resigned on April 26 under pressure from the youth-led protests against impunity, nepotism and police negligence.
The Thalassemia Centre was moved to the refurbished “Orange Hiyaa” building in Hulhumale', fulfilling a pledge by the government to increase the space and quality of services at the centre. The government pledge followed protests by the parents of thalassemia patients.
Chief Justice Muthasim Adnan has requested to retire, according to local media reports. His retirement request comes amidst an ongoing contentious recommendation by the JSC to sack two Supreme Court justices, which is now being reviewed by the parliament.
Hussain Mohamed Haneef, a High Court assistant registrar whose complaint spurred one of the misconduct cases behind the JSC’s recommendation for dismissal of two Supreme Court justices, has been appointed to a senior position at state-owned utility Fenaka, local media reported.
Higher Education Minister Dr Haidhar met with Maldivian students undergoing pilot training in Spain. The students had been voicing frustration over the stipend amount given to those on government loans.
The State Trading Organisation signed an agreement with Indian healthcare products manufacturer, HHL Lifecare, to supply medicine needed for the Maldives. According to the STO, this new partnership will help resolve the medicine shortage issue.
Diplomats are closely monitoring the situation in Pakistan to ensure the safety of Maldivian students, following the escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
A new airport in Muli in Meemu atoll is now open for commercial operations, the Maldives Regional Airports Company (RACL) has said. Domestic flight operators have been invited to start scheduled services.
The Met office announced the onset of the south-westerly monsoon across southern Maldives.