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Rift emerges between Maldives president and speaker

Rift emerges between Maldives president and speaker

Solih publicly rebuked Nasheed for the first time.

10 Sep 2019, 09:00

Translation: Summary of report on Rilwan’s abduction

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, 09:00

Prosecution witness testimony concluded in ex-president’s money laundering trial

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, 09:00

Abducted journalist’s writing offered in new book

Abducted journalist’s writing offered in new book

‘What Rilwan Spoke About’ features a curated selection of translated articles.

01 Sep 2019, 09:00

Over 200 convicts released since December

Over 200 convicts released since December

Nearly 400 prisoners are awaiting sentences.

29 Aug 2019, 09:00

Local council elections scheduled for April 2020

Local council elections scheduled for April 2020

The Elections Commission plans to increase the number of ballot boxes.

28 Aug 2019, 09:00

President pledges coverage for congenital heart defects

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, 09:00

More than 100 cases of violence against children in July

More than 100 cases of violence against children in July

There were 34 cases of child sexual abuse.

25 Aug 2019, 09:00

Fuvahmulah City Council assures public access to beach

Fuvahmulah City Council assures public access to beach

Plans to lease plots for guesthouses prompted concerns of “gated tourism.”

18 Aug 2019, 09:00

Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal

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, 09:00

Resort accused of dumping garbage at sea

Resort accused of dumping garbage at sea

A widely shared video shows a boat crew dumping several bags into the ocean.

07 Aug 2019, 09:00

Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief

Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief

Luthfee accused Imran of threatening to frame him.

05 Aug 2019, 09:00

Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen

Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen

The defence plans to call former central bank governor Azeema Adam.

04 Aug 2019, 09:00

Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips

Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips

The previous administration spent MVR27 million on travel expenses last year.

31 Jul 2019, 09:00

Policy solutions pledged through Maldives tourism masterplan

Policy solutions pledged through Maldives tourism masterplan

In a fiery speech, Speaker Nasheed underscored the plight of resort workers.

30 Jul 2019, 09:00

Lawmaker calls for dissolution of graft-riddled tourism company

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, 09:00

Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament

Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament

Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official

Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official

Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of lying to an oversight committee.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Former government blamed for unfinished housing projects

Former government blamed for unfinished housing projects

Construction was alleged to have stalled on over 1,450 housing units.

22 Jul 2019, 09:00

Maldives ex-president’s money laundering trial begins

Maldives ex-president’s money laundering trial begins

The hearing was the first to be broadcast live on television.

21 Jul 2019, 09:00

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