Majilis Election 2024: Hiriya school-- Photo: Nishaan ali / mihaaru

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Re-registration open for referendum vote to merge elections

As per today's Elections Commission's (EC) announcement, the referendum vote will be held alongside the Local Council and Women's Development Committee Elections, which will be held on 4th April 2026 from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Feb 18, 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

MMA to increase USD to banks by 32 percent for Ramadan

Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has decided to increase the USD amount they release to banks by 32 percent for three weeks from 17th February.

Feb 18, 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

OPD service schedule at Tree Top for Ramadan announced

Their OPD services will be available daily (except Friday's) from 10:00am to 3:00pm and then from 8:30pm to 11:00pm. The hospital's radiology, rehabilitation, diagnostics department and laboratory will all be operational as well.

Feb 18, 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Barbaree Mosque renovated and reopened

According to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, the upgraded mosque can now accommodate up to 1,400 worshippers.

Feb 18, 2026

Malika Shahid

First Lady requests campaigning without slander and mockery

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed made the request last night that as Ramadan has begun, the campaigning for the upcoming Local Council and Women's Development Committee Elections be conducted without slander and mockery against each other.

Feb 18, 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq