2018 Presidential Election
Rules relaxed for boat captains to renew licenses
The government has also waived fines and abolished fees for fishing vessels.
19 Aug 2018, 09:00
Four arrested for ‘using black magic’ to win election
The men are accused of trying to bring the Maldivian Democratic Party to power.
19 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: pledges galore
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
18 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: dollar wreath and mosque campaign
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaigns warned against targeting police officers
Photos were shared of the opposition candidates shaking hands with policemen.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
Fines waived for fishing vessels
The government has also waived traffic fines and released inmates ahead of the presidential election.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives elections body denies getting IT help from foreign firm
Laxton Group was in the Maldives to discuss e-voting systems.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: inflated costs and slicing the cake
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives electoral body ‘on the verge of stealing elections’
The joint opposition accused the Elections Commission of conspiring with the incumbent.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: airports and overdue infrastructure
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: war of pledges, retirement age and interim rule
Daily round-up of news from the campaign trail.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Indian PM calls for conducive environment for Maldives election
Modi renewed calls to restore the independent functioning of democratic institutions.
13 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives resort tycoons draw fire with endorsement of president
Support for the president’s economic policy came during a much-publicised panel discussion on state TV.
12 Aug 2018, 09:00
Surge in voter re-registration ahead of deadline
A presidential election is scheduled for September 23.
12 Aug 2018, 09:00
Independent challenges rejection of candidacy
The Elections Commission rejected the little-known businessman’s candidacy Friday morning.
11 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives election a two-horse race
Former home minister Umar Naseer decided to sit out this year’s contest.
11 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives ruling party submits president’s candidacy papers
The president did not hand his own papers in because he was busy.
09 Aug 2018, 09:00
EU sanctions on Maldives could be stepped up
An annex listing the individuals or entities targeted by the sanctions remains blank.
09 Aug 2018, 09:00
First application from independent candidate submitted
The elections body said it would decide on the candidacy within 48 hours.
09 Aug 2018, 09:00
Re-registration numbers hit 45,000
The deadline for submitting re-registration forms is Saturday.
08 Aug 2018, 09:00
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