Teachers, pilots, several tourism jobs reserved for locals only

Finding a solution to this problem is a challenging task; it is important to keep this in mind and set a schedule, said the Minister.

25 December 2023

Leaked document fake; no military assurance in letter: Pres

When asked about it by a reporter, he said that on a normal basis, when heads of states travel from one country to another, they make such arrangements.

29 April 2023

Muizz says cabinet will comprise educated, experienced ministers

"We will hopefully form a very good cabinet that the people will be proud of," Muizz said.

20 September 2023

Maldives rules out blanket ban on Israel passports

“I believe that the bill needs to be amended... We will propose the necessary amendments at the committee stage,” Usham said.

14 June 2024

Fishermen's Day in Fares-Maathoda; Farmers' Day in Kaashidhoo

Fishermen's Day has been officially celebrated in the Maldives every year since 1989.

14 September 2022

Cabinet committee proposes 39 recommendations over Yoga Day riot

The cabinet made recommendations on five areas; holding negligent authorities accountable is one of them.

31 August 2022

Main school holidays to fall in December from 2025

The main holiday has been moved to May-June by the government of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

8 January 2024

Pres orders patrols in Maldives' new southern EEZ

Following the verdict, President Solih convened an emergency cabinet meeting.

29 April 2023