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- Police arrest 48 year-old man for allegedly molesting 10 year-old girl
- 50 companies fail to pay Business Profit Tax by April deadline: MIRA
- President calls on country to put “national stability” ahead of political affiliations
Juvenile Court sentences two 18 year-olds to death for murder of Abdul Muheeth
The Juvenile Court has ordered to execute two minors charged with the murder of Abdul Muheeth of Galolhu Veyru House, after the court found them guilty.
HRCM to investigate Immigration Department’s promise of mass repatriation
The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives expressed concern not just over plans to repatriate 10,000 unregistered workers, but also whether they were being punished for the actions of employers acting outside the law.
Drug Court sending addicts to jail after detox centres reach capacity
All emergency medical detox centers are full nationwide – the Himmafushi Island, Villingili Island, Fuvamulah and Addu, National Drug Agency (NDA) Chairperson and State Health Minister Lubna Mohamed Zahir Hussain confirmed to Minivan News today (May 1).
MDP condemns use of Islam as “political weapon to sow discord”
The MDP strongly condemned “irresponsible and misleading” political rhetoric against former President Mohamed Nasheed over his remarks against Islamic radicalism.
High Court overturns lower court ruling on Hajj quota controversy
The High Court has overruled the lower court’s ruling on the Hajj quota controversy, in which the lower court ordered the Islamic Ministry to reevaluate several unsuccessful bids presented by local Hajj groups offering pilgrimages this year.
Guesthouse potential thrusts Maldives mid-market tourism into political fray
The potential for expanding mid-market tourism in the Maldives through the “niche” guesthouse segment has threatened to emerge as an early election issue after senior opposition and government figures clashed this month over how best the country’s inhabited islands can profit from visitors.
Finance Ministry asks to transfer MVR650 million from development budget to pay government salaries
Finance Minister Jihad warned that offices might be unable to pay wages or utility and phone bills if funds were not transferred from the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) to cover recurrent expenditures.
One dead and three injured in boat collision near Holiday Inn resort
The dhoni did not have properly functioning navigation lights, however the speedboat was traveling “very fast”, source familiar with the incident told Minivan News today (April 29).
High Court appeal of 15 year-old rape victim’s sentence begins
The state attorney claimed the 15 year-old’s testimony was taken in violation of constitution and the charges against her were filed in violation of criminal procedure.