MV+

07/06/2026

SIMDI has launched its illy FIFA World Cup 2026 Promotion, offering customers a discounted bundle featuring the illy X9 Chrome Iperespresso Machine and illy coffee capsules.

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

07/06/2026

The next sitting of Parliament has been postponed for a further week, according to the Parliament Office.

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

07/06/2026

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has commented on the North Hithadhoo by-election in a post shared on X, using a metaphor likening the political contest to a physical struggle and suggesting a decisive setback for the ruling party.

In his post, Nasheed described the constituency as one previously held with a large majority by the PNC, adding that the outcome reflected a significant political defeat for president Mohamed Muizzu. His remarks came after the North Hithadhoo by-election, in which MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq secured victory over PNC’s Ahmed Saeed by 62 votes, according to the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM).

07/06/2026

MDP candidate Abdulla Sodiq has won the North Hithadhoo parliamentary by-election, securing the seat in a closely contested race against PNC candidate Ahmed Saeed, according to figures released by the Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM).

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

07/06/2026

The road leading to Terminal 2 at Velana International Airport (VIA) will be closed overnight from 7 to 12 June to facilitate maintenance works, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced.

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

07/06/2026

A 44-year-old man from GDh. Gadhdhoo was found dead this morning after being reported missing while out fishing, police said.

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

07/06/2026

A section of Boduthakurufaanu Magu, stretching from Izzuddin Jetty to Henveiru Ferry Terminal, will be closed from Sunday as asphalt works continue under the road redevelopment project in Malé City.

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

07/06/2026

The State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply Corporation (StatePharma) Limited will assume operations of all pharmacies currently managed by the State Trading Organization (STO) from 1 July, as part of efforts to improve access to medicines and address persistent shortages across the Maldives.

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

07/06/2026

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that MVR 7 million from the Green Fund will be allocated annually to strengthen environmental protection efforts in the Maldives.

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives

07/06/2026

The police have launched an investigation into an active police officer accused of sexually abusing a child.

MV+ | Covering the deeper issues and untold stories shaping Maldives