Culture
Former Islamic minister’s remarks on female judges divides opinion
Addressing rumours about the imminent appointment of former Attorney General Azima Shukoor to the apex court at an opposition rally on July 30, Bari claimed that there was consensus among religious scholars that women can only serve as judges in civil cases.
07 Aug 2017, 9:00 AM
Garbage piles up as state company takes over collection services
Less than half of the approximately 27,000 households in Malé were registered for the WAMCO service when expatriate workers stopped collecting garbage after a ban on carrying garbage bags on bicycles came into force on August 1.
03 Aug 2017, 9:00 AM
Family and friends mark 100 days since Yameen Rasheed’s murder
The family and friends of slain liberal blogger Yameen Rasheed marked 100 days since the murder with a tweetstorm and a silent vigil outside his home in Malé.
02 Aug 2017, 9:00 AM
Police watchdog asked to probe alleged abuse of journalists
Following heavy-handed police crackdowns on opposition gatherings during the past week, opposition lawmakers and supporters meanwhile began sharing photos on social media of individual police officers accused of brutality.
31 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Guard injured in Maafushi prison
Lugman Ahmed, spokesman of the Maldives Correctional Service, said the officer was injured in a scuffle after he tried to stop inmates from stealing electricity from an outlet.
30 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Inmate dies while undergoing treatment
Mohamed Badeeu, from the Henveiru Landhooge in the capital, was taken to IGMH on Monday afternoon and passed away around 3:30am, according to the Maldives Correctional Service.
18 Jul 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldives taken off US human trafficking watch list
The Maldives was on the tier two watch list for the past two years due to the low rate of prosecution and inadequate and inconsistent protection for victims. A downgrade to tier three could have entailed non-humanitarian and non-trade sanctions.
28 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Ihavandhoo council’s restrictions spark debate about treatment of migrant workers
The council ordered all foreign workers to register within five days, imposed a curfew of 10 pm, and prohibited public gatherings with the exception of Friday afternoons. Foreign workers were also banned from fishing, collecting wood, fronds or coconuts, and participating in events without invitation.
21 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Police introduce rules for issuing summons via social media
An automatic ‘seen’ message or delivery report can be taken as confirmation that the summons has been delivered. The summons can also be issued via a public announcement if the suspect or person of interest is out of the country.
19 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldives eliminates measles
The World Health Organization has verified the Maldives and Bhutan as the first countries in Southeast Asia to have eliminated measles ahead of a 2020 regional target.
14 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Detained US citizen deported for 10 years
The immigration department was planning to deport the 76-year-old on February 10 over the lack of a passport or valid work visa when a court order was issued to halt the deportation until the cases are concluded.
13 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
RSF backs crowdfunding by family of murdered blogger
Yameen Rasheed’s family launched the fundraising drive last month with the goal of raising £40,000 to help finance advocacy efforts.
04 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldives donates US$25k for Sri Lanka relief efforts
The Maldivian government donated US$25,000 to help relief efforts in Sri Lanka after devastating flooding and mudslides killed more than 200 people and displaced 600,000 last week.
03 Jun 2017, 9:00 AM
Free ferry arranged to surf island near Malé
A daily ferry service free of charge from Malé to a nearby island has been arranged for surfers who lost access to the capital’s main surf point with the construction of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge last year.
31 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Two in critical condition after accident at sea
A speedboat from the Summer Island Resort collided with a docked fishing vessel around 10:30 pm on Tuesday night, injuring 14 staff members from the resort in North Malé atoll.
31 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Japan grants US$25m for digital broadcasting project
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed an agreement with the government Tuesday to provide up to ¥2,792 million (US$25 million) in grant aid for a project to develop a digital terrestrial television broadcasting network.
31 May 2017, 9:00 AM
ACC orders re-evaluation of Hajj group bids
The anti-graft watchdog concluded after an inquiry that the unfairness of the bid evaluation process raised “suspicion that this was done to provide undue benefit to a particular party.”
30 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Police summons issued to liberal bloggers with threat of trial in absentia
Dr Azra Naseem, Muzaffar ‘Muju’ Naeem, and Hani Amir were told to present themselves to the police within 14 days to speak in their defence against unspecified allegations.
29 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Sheikh under fire over claim of island with non-fasting majority
Sheikh Ali Zaid said he was told during a visit to an unnamed southern island that the majority of people have been eating during daytime at Ramadan for years.
28 May 2017, 9:00 AM
STELCO warns of more power cuts in Malé
The State Electricity Company has warned of more power cuts in Malé after damage to a high-voltage cable left two-third of the capital without electricity in the early hours of Sunday.
28 May 2017, 9:00 AM
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