Escaped convicts were on hunt for murder, theft deal, says home minister
Ibrahim Shahum Adam and Fariyash Ahmed were in Malé on hunt for a deal to commit murder or theft after their jailbreak, Home Minister Umar Naseer said.
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AG seeks to strengthen prohibitions on carrying of sharp weapons
Attorney General Mohamed Anil has proposed a number of amendments seeking to strengthen the act prohibiting carrying of threatening use of sharp weapons as stabbing incidents in the country continue.
Government terminates Tatva waste management deal
Company sources have confirmed that the economic council’s decision was made last month, informing the Indian firm that issues with the city council and a desire to use a state-owned company had influenced the decision.
Addu City condemns government’s “obstruction” of guesthouse venture
“Government officials are spreading falsehoods to reduce investor confidence with the aim of obstructing Addu City Guesthouse Venture,” alleged the city council.
US and Maldives hold first bilateral trade talks
The first talks under the 2009 Trade and Investment Framework Agreement included discussion of labor, intellectual property, and the investment climate.
Bridge survey to start on Friday, says Adeeb
Tourism Minister Ahmed Adeeb has told local media that a team of Chinese surveyors will arrive in the Maldives this week following the MoU signed during President Xi Jinpeng’s visit last month.
Exit permits required for foreign workers from today
Foreign workers in the Maldives will require an exit permit signed by their employer before being allowed to leave the country. Local NGOs have expressed concern at the scheme’s potential for abuse.
Addu City guesthouse venture kicks off
Addu City Council today handed over 29 plots of privately owned land to Indian SG18 Realty for the development of 250 beds as part of the southern atoll’s expansion into the mid-market tourism sector.
Global Projects Development company hands over five apartments in Gulhi Falhu
The Global Projects Development (GPD) company has handed over five two-room apartments in Gulhi Falhu to their respective owners yesterday (October 11), reports local media.