Maldives held Local Council Elections, Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections, and a national referendum on 4 April 2026, with turnout reaching 73 percent. According to the Elections Commission, 214,898 people voted out of 253,714 eligible voters. This is the highest turnout recorded in a Local Council Election and higher than around 67 percent in 2021. […]
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Applications for the 2026 student loan scheme opened on 1 April 2026, allowing students to apply for higher education and training both in Maldives and abroad. What the scheme offers Students can apply for programmes from Level 5 to Level 10 under the Maldives National Qualifications Framework. This includes diploma, degree, and postgraduate studies, as […]
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Maldives has paid and settled a total of 524.68 million US dollars in Sukuk debt on 3 April 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance. What was paid? The payment includes: The debt was cleared using funds from the Sovereign Development Fund and state reserves. Where did this debt come from? The Sukuk was issued […]
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Skate arena opens in Malé President Mohamed Muizzu officially opened a new skate arena at Usfasgandu in Malé on 2 April 2026. The opening ceremony was also attended by Sports Minister Abdulla Rafiu and senior officials from Rasheed Carpentry and Construction (RCC), which built the facility. Built for young skaters The skate arena was developed […]
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In the United States, new plans to change how elections work are causing debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. What is being proposed? Donald Trump and Republican leaders are backing a bill called the SAVE America Act. The bill would require people to show proof of citizenship, like a passport or birth certificate, before […]
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The Ministry of Health has started an investigation into the death of a six year old child linked to delays in getting a needed medical item. What happened? The child, Azaan Suhail, was receiving treatment for spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He needed a PEG tube, which is used for feeding, but there were delays in […]
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