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- Government to establish state-owned Hajj group
- Three arrested following seizure of over 100 bottles of alcohol
- Ferry services temporarily suspended stranding 200
Police arrest 17 year-old boy in connection with Foakaidhoo abortion case
A Fokaidhoo island council member told Minivan News the father of a 17 year-old girl had called the council to inform them his daughter’s pregnancy had been terminated.
Big surf heats up bodyboarding competition final
A week of severe thunderstorms across the island-nation resulted in five foot swells for Saturday’s final, providing competitors with strong, hollow waves at the Raalhugandu surf area.
Hilton in talks following contract termination as staff allege political harassment from new management
Hilton has said discussions are continuing with operator Sun Tour and Travels over the local company’s decision to abruptly terminate its contract to manage the Maldives Iru Fushi Resort last week.
Dr Jameel unveiled as PPM running mate: “I remain ever committed to serve this nation”
Dr Jameel’s appointment was announced during a ceremony held yesterday at the Dharubaaruge conference centre in Male’, with local media soon reporting that the President’s Office had called for the minister’s resignation to prevent any apparent “conflict of interest”.
Police deny arresting 50 Addu City residents prior to president’s visit
“People know this game because it was the game [former President Maumoon] Gayoom played. They know they were arrested because of Waheed’s visit,” Addu City Mayor Abdulla Sodig told Minivan News.
IGMH doctors threatened by group of men after not signing for overseas treatment on Aasandha
Indira Gandi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)’s orthopedic department has stopped work after a group of people threatened an orthopedist, seeking a doctor’s note for treatment overseas through the Maldives’ nationwide health insurance scheme ‘Aasandha’.
PPM dismisses legal wrangling ahead of tonight’s running mate unveiling
The government-aligned Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) said it remains undeterred by legal disputes over the outcome of the party’s recent primary as it prepares tonight to unveil the running mate of presidential candidate MP Abdulla Yameen.
Criminal Court asks PG to revise charges against Maleesha Hajj Group owner
The Criminal Court has asked the Prosecutor General’s (PG) Office to revise charges pressed against Ismail Abdul Latheef, the owner of Maleesha Hajj Group, claiming the charges filed against him were incorrect.
UN Special Representative calls for abolition of degrading and capital punishment against children
“There is a trend visible in many countries, including Muslim countries, to abolish this form of sentencing and also to find alternatives to deal with children and young people who are in such situations. So we are very hopeful that these options will be taken under consideration in Maldives in these particular cases, and other similar cases that may come up,” Pais stated.