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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has ratified the 10th amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act, outlining key changes in how islands are allocated for tourism purposes. The amendment was passed by the Parliament at the 28th sitting of its third session, on 07th December 2020. The new amendment vests the President with the powers to allocate […]
A street in L. Mundoo. FILE PHOTO/POLICE Laamu atoll Mundoo island council’s deputy president Adam Nasif of opposition Jumhoory Party (JP) was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman on Sunday night. According to the police spokesperson, the 30-year-old deputy ouncillor and another man of 19 years were arrested in connection to the case. A member of […]
British Ambassador James Dauris pictured riding a motorbike with some local councillors during his visit to GDh Thinadhoo. PHOTO/JAMES DAURIS TWITTER The Local Government Authority (LGA)’s decision to ban local councils from meeting with foreign diplomats and organisations without special permission from the government has sparked concerns. The parent body of councils had issued the […]