Business & Tourism
EPA rejects Maafaru runway expansion project
A lawmaker accused the watchdog of obstructing atoll development.
30 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Arbitration case filed in Singapore over Fushidhiggaru lagoon
The 1,475-hectare lagoon was leased in January 2013.
24 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Income tax signed into law
A personal income tax will be introduced for the first time.
18 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Ports company audit uncovers corrupt deals
MPL spent MVR86 million without a bidding process.
12 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Record budget passed for 2020
Expenditure was increased by an additional MVR366 million.
05 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
President approves MVR174m payout to Dheebaja
A ruling party lawmaker alleged corruption over the failure to seek a Supreme Court review.
26 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives welcomes 1.5 millionth tourist of 2019
News in brief.
24 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: job centre and infant mortality
A British tourist drowned near Kuredu resort.
17 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Record US$2.4bn budget proposed for 2020
Funds allocated for new bridge, seaport and 10,000 housing units.
04 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Weekend roundup: tension escalates between watchdog and Supreme Court
A roundup of the top stories over the weekend.
02 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: arson suspect arrested in Kulhudhuffushi
Addu City Council invites bids for hotel and guesthouses.
31 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Monday roundup: income tax, record budget and corruption probes
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
28 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Wednesday roundup: human trafficking, MMPRC corruption and Addu power project
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
23 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Sunday roundup: tree replantation and unauthorised tourism
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
20 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Wednesday roundup: Chief justice challenges watchdog inquiry
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
16 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Tuesday roundup: anti-corruption watchdog probes compensation payouts
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
15 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: Australian arrested with cocaine
Parliament vets nominees for commissioner general of taxation.
14 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: onion prices soar
The onion shortage was caused by flooding in India.
10 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: fraudulent work permits seized
Suspect arrested over drug bust at sea.
08 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Minivan Brief: MVR1bn paid out as compensation
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
08 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
