“No one came illegally”: migrant extortion scandal exposes systemic failures

The Bangladesh High Commissioner called for reforms to address root causes.

Maldives editors no longer required to be graduates

The 2014 census said that just 483 resident Maldivians had a degree.

Nasheed accused of plotting southern secession in leaked audio

Former president Mohamed Nasheed is under fire over a leaked audio of a conversation about Addu City seceding from the Maldives to form a new state.

MNU asked to create special programme for editors

New government rules say editors need to be Maldivian, aged 25 and above, have a degree in journalism or a related field as well as five years experience at a registered media outlet.

Faris Maumoon prevented from visiting dying aunt

The home ministry claimed the lawmaker was barred from leaving the Maldives because he might stay overseas to impede an ongoing investigation.

Police orders removal of national flag from Gayoom’s office

The police have ordered the removal of the national flag from former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s office in Malé, citing new regulations that require the home ministry’s permission to hoist the national flag on private premises.

Third man in custody dies while awaiting trial

Hussain Zareer, 28 years, reportedly died in Malé at 4:40am on Tuesday, nearly 24 hours after he was brought to the capital city from Maafushi Jail for medical care,

Telecoms regulator won’t reveal reason for unprecedented block on news site

The telecoms regulator blocked Thursday a regional news website on unspecified grounds, but the paper says the ban was prompted by an article linking the first lady to corruption.

Adeeb transferred to a high-security prison

Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb was transferred from a police remand facility to a high-security prison on Maafushi Island last night, the home ministry has confirmed.

Nasheed to travel to UK for surgery

Jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed has been granted leave to travel to the United Kingdom for a surgery on his spine, the ministry of foreign affairs has announced in a tweet.

Maldives risks suspension from FIFA with cancellation of polls

The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) said in a statement that the poll was called off “because the relevant governmental authorities failed to provide the necessary approvals” to hold an extraordinary congress to elect its executive committee. The Maldives faces suspension from FIFA over the long-delayed election.

Government blames Nasheed for delay in MRI scan

A home ministry spokesman said the doctor had recommended Nasheed rest in a stress free environment and undergo physiotherapy and daily swims before obtaining the MRI. “But President Nasheed has opted not to swim daily. This is why we have not facilitated a scan for him,” he said.

Nasheed’s visitation rights ‘restricted’

Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s parents and siblings were denied a weekly visit at the high-security prison on Maafushi Island today, according to lawyers.

Nasheed denied access to lawyers

“For lawyers to meet someone who is in custody, a request form must be filled and there is a procedure. It is not something we can arrange at an instant,” said the Maldives Correctional Services’ spokesperson.

Caterer dismisses complaints of poor quality, corruption in presidential banquet

A restaurant that catered the presidential banquet on Maldives’ Golden Jubilee of Independence has dismissed allegations of poor food quality and corruption.

Security services to receive medals on Independence Day

Home minister claims 100,000 participated in independence parade

Home ministry to bring out 100,000 students for parade

Home ministry to create replica of ancient island village

Jailed ex-minister Nazim to travel abroad for treatment