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Infant deaths, interest bills and divorces: stories from the 2026 statistical yearbook
Plus fewer pension members, more foreign workers and falling births.
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The curious windows of Malé
Helmeted mannequins, suitcase torsos and other accidental theatre.
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Appeal over child’s death resumes as ruling party MPs’ company contests liability
Rawshan Jian’s family is still waiting nearly eight years later.
22 Oct, 15:34
Science or business at 14? The school choice that is hard to undo
Educators say the stream picked in grade eight can close doors.
20 Oct, 15:49
Bleached reefs, scarce bait, broken seasons: Maldivian fishers on a changing ocean
As catches slump, a review finds fisheries rules yet to adapt.
20 Oct, 15:52
