Mohamed Junayd
Rift emerges between Maldives president and speaker
Solih publicly rebuked Nasheed for the first time.
10 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Translation: Summary of report on Rilwan’s abduction
The journalist was killed by a local al-Qaeda affiliate, an inquiry commission concluded.
08 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Prosecution witness testimony concluded in ex-president’s money laundering trial
The admissibility of a statement from the anti-corruption chief was contested.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Abducted journalist’s writing offered in new book
‘What Rilwan Spoke About’ features a curated selection of translated articles.
01 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Over 200 convicts released since December
Nearly 400 prisoners are awaiting sentences.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Local council elections scheduled for April 2020
The Elections Commission plans to increase the number of ballot boxes.
28 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
President pledges coverage for congenital heart defects
The pledge was made at a ceremony held to mark the 10th anniversary of NGO Tiny Hearts.
27 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
More than 100 cases of violence against children in July
There were 34 cases of child sexual abuse.
25 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Fuvahmulah City Council assures public access to beach
Plans to lease plots for guesthouses prompted concerns of “gated tourism.”
18 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal
The anti-money laundering watchdog’s former top official testified to a parliamentary committee.
12 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Resort accused of dumping garbage at sea
A widely shared video shows a boat crew dumping several bags into the ocean.
07 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief
Luthfee accused Imran of threatening to frame him.
05 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen
The defence plans to call former central bank governor Azeema Adam.
04 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips
The previous administration spent MVR27 million on travel expenses last year.
31 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Policy solutions pledged through Maldives tourism masterplan
In a fiery speech, Speaker Nasheed underscored the plight of resort workers.
30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Lawmaker calls for dissolution of graft-riddled tourism company
Nearly MVR2 million was diverted to build the former ruling party’s office.
25 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of lying to an oversight committee.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Former government blamed for unfinished housing projects
Construction was alleged to have stalled on over 1,450 housing units.
22 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives ex-president’s money laundering trial begins
The hearing was the first to be broadcast live on television.
21 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
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