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

Migrant worker quota fee payments made online

The system will issue the right to pay the quota fee on a scheduled basis for 12 months.

10 March 2023

Top opposition official detained, deported from India

In the 1-minute video shared by Samad, who leads the opposition's 'India Out' activities, he said, "Is this what Maldivians deserve?".

12 February 2023

UK to unveil new law to stop Channel migrants on Tuesday

The policy has been denounced by human rights groups and even reportedly by King Charles.

5 March 2023

Greek migrant tragedy death toll rises, suspects detained

Relatives have been turning up outside a migrant facility north of Athens since survivors were brought there on Friday,

20 June 2023

Seafarers still await ID papers after job losses

The seafarers brought the matter to the attention of the ministry nine years ago.

15 August 2023

Migrants cross into Texas, undeterred by razor wire

Earlier this month nine migrants died as they were trying to cross the river into Eagle Pass.

29 September 2023

Immigration allows direct passport applications via phone

This is a change brought to reduce the amount of paper used and make it easier to serve people.

30 June 2023