Applications are now open for the Youth Volunteer Programme organised by the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts. Who can apply The programme is open to young people aged between 18 and 35. It is designed for those interested in gaining experience while contributing to youth related activities. What the programme offers Participants will […]
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Applications are now open for the Maldives MONIN Cup 2026, a bartending competition aimed at showcasing local talent. The MONIN Cup is a global competition that began in 2014 and focuses on developing young professionals in the beverage and hospitality sector. How to apply The application window opened on 1 April 2026, and participants must […]
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A petition has been submitted to Parliament asking for changes to a rule that affects promotions for employees on maternity leave. What is the issue? The petition says that under current rules, employees must work at least 90 days during an appraisal period to be considered for promotion. Because maternity leave lasts six months, many […]
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A total of 74 cases of child abuse were reported last month, according to the Ministry of Family Development. What types of abuse were reported? The most common case was child neglect, with 21 reports, including 12 boys and 9 girls. Other cases included 13 sexual abuse cases, 12 physical assaults, and 11 cases of […]
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Maldives has introduced new rules that allow government employees to continue working for longer, up to the age of 75. What has changed? The new law lets public servants work beyond the usual retirement age of 65. They can now: The rules were approved by Parliament on 5 January 2026 and officially signed into law […]
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Finland has been named the happiest country in the world again in 2026. This is the ninth year in a row that Finland has ranked number one. The rankings come from the World Happiness Report, prepared by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, together with partners including the United Nations and Gallup. […]
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