The government has announced two housing schemes under a new “Gedhoruverikuruvun” housing program, application forms for which will be available from the ministry starting from March 2. The Social Housing Scheme will provide housing for Male’ city citizens via flats. The second scheme will provide financial assistance through the Islamic Finance Facility for construction of … Continue reading Government announces new housing program
The MOC has established new guidelines aiming for all Maldivian contingents competing in international games to be women, with a particular emphasis on female participation in coaching and officiating.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has advised all political parties from littering the streets as campaigning for March’s Majlis elections continues.
The system – worth MVR1.4 million – was handed over to the Fenaka Corporation with the signing of an agreement on Saturday. The agreement was signed by Fenaka Corporation’s Utilities Services Division Director Hussain Hameez and Komandoo Island Resort’s Roaming General Manager Ali Adam.
Speaking at the Progressive Coalition’s parliamentary campaign launching rally on Thursday night, President Yameen strongly criticised the opposition party’s campaign slogan – “Vote for the scale [of justice] for separation of powers” – contending that an MDP-controlled parliament would exert undue influence on other state institutions.
With ‘maintaining moderation’ a key objective, the ministry’s plans include ensuring Islam is the country’s only religion, widening Islamic education, strengthening religious unity and the zakat fund system, and developing the Fiqh Academy to issue fatwas.
The Bank of Maldives has announced the appointment of current CEO Andrew Healy as its new Managing Director. Healy joined the bank as CEO last month, being appointed by the government to the board of directors on February 6. The decision was made during Monday’s board meeting. A BML press release today detailed Healy’s 18 … Continue reading New Bank of Maldives CEO appointed as managing director
“Despite our efforts, external factors such as the depreciation of Asian currencies against the US dollar and the chronic lack of hotel room supply in Maldives resulted in cancellation of thousands of bookings by travel operators,” said the carrier’s CEO.
Criminal appeal cases cannot proceed in absentia, High Court regulations say. Meanwhile, the Maldives Correctional Service say the family of Shafaz – who was sentenced to 18 years – will be held accountable if he does not return to the Maldives.