Amendments to the Tobacco Control Act, which prohibit the import, sale, free distribution and use of vaping devices and electronic cigarettes in the Maldives, came into force on 15 December; already nine persons have been sanctioned

The ban on packaging, producing, and importing single-use plastic water bottles sized between 500ml and 1 litre, set to begin on 1 December 1 has been set to 1 December 2027 by President Muizzu who amended previous presidential decree

The Maldivian National Cricket Team, which departed the UAE after competing in the ACC U19 Premier Cup, has been stranded in Sri Lanka due to the powerful storm affecting the country

Today's public referendum in Addu City to determine the jurisdictional composition of the City Council raises doubts about fairness, transparency, and participation: scheduled in a rush it left no time for public awareness and informed decision-making

Ducks and fish at a popular public park in the Hulhudhoo district of Addu City, Addu Atoll, have been dying en masse, sparking allegations of foul play