Two police officers injured as car hits police motorcycle in Hulhumalé
Two police officers were taken to hospital after a car collided with their motorcycle near Ameen Avenue in Hulhumalé on Thursday.
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Maziya beat TC 3-0 to climb to third in Dhivehi Premier League
Champions Maziya beat TC Sports Club 3-0 at the National Stadium on Wednesday evening, lifting them to third in the Dhiraagu Dhivehi Premier League table.
Villimalé Hospital moves to interim building as 100-bed hospital planned
Emergency and outpatient services at Villimalé Hospital have moved to the Aman Hiya building so the old hospital can be demolished to make way for a 100-bed tertiary hospital built with Chinese assistance.
Finance Ministry buys 25,011 sq ft Hulhumalé plot from HDC for MVR 94.5 million
The Ministry of Finance has bought a 25,011 square foot plot in Hulhumalé from the Housing Development Corporation for MVR 94.5 million. What it will be used for has not been announced.
Economy grew 2.4% in August, led by finance, trade and construction
Economic output in August reached MVR 9.64 billion, up 2.4 percent on a year earlier and 5.4 percent on July, according to the Maldives Bureau of Statistics.
First nursery of five-million-tree programme opens in Addu Meedhoo
Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Ahmed Shiyam opened the first nursery under the national five-million-tree programme in Meedhoo, Addu City, as the island hosted National Farmers' Day.
Grant scheme being prepared to cover equity on home-building loans
President Mohamed Muizzu said the government is developing a scheme to give non-repayable grants towards the 5 percent equity banks require from people borrowing to build homes on allocated plots.
Yellow alert issued from Baa to Thaa atolls as torrential rain forecast
The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for atolls from Baa to Thaa until 1:00pm on Friday, with a white alert covering most of the rest of the country.
Applications open for 955 allied health scholarships across 51 fields
The Education Ministry has opened applications for 955 scholarship places in 51 allied health fields, at diploma, bachelor's and master's level, in the Maldives and abroad.
Government subsidy spending reaches MVR 4.3 billion, 50% above budget
Government spending on subsidies has reached MVR 4.3 billion so far in 2026, about half as much again as the amount set aside in the budget.
Heavy vehicles barred from most Malé and Hulhumalé roads at peak hours
The government has set two daily windows in which vehicles over 350kg, along with trucks, cranes, forklifts and trailers, may not use most roads in Malé and Hulhumalé. The rules took effect on Wednesday.
Maldives seas warm over 1°C as strong El Niño builds
The Maldives Meteorological Service said September brought the year's highest sea temperatures, with a strong El Niño expected to peak in December and stress coral reefs and fisheries.
Majlis committee to probe Parole Board over Abucha release
The Judiciary Committee decided on Wednesday to investigate the Parole Board's release of convicted drug trafficker Abdulla Ibrahim and to seek answers from former board members.
Fenaka managing director Afeef dismissed ahead of company's dissolution
Mohamed Afeef Hussain was removed as managing director of state utility Fenaka Corporation on Wednesday, as the government moves to dissolve the company and place its work under STELCO.
Maldives ranked world's second-best island destination for 2026
The Maldives came second in the islands category of the 2026 World's Best Awards by Travel + Leisure, with a reader score of 95.38, behind Thailand's Koh Samui.
Avaani Maldives resort opens in North Malé Atoll
Pulse Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of Avaani Maldives, an eco-focused resort in North Malé Atoll about 45 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport.
Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic add Maldives flights for winter season
Qatar Airways will fly three times a day between Doha and Malé from 25 October, and Virgin Atlantic's direct London service returns on 27 October, adding seats into Velana International Airport as the high season begins.
Ministry warns shops of action over goods sold without price tags
The Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade said on 14 October it will inspect shops and take legal action against businesses that sell goods without clearly displaying their prices, after receiving complaints from consumers.
