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Maldives News

The Missing Years: 2020-2025

Here’s a timeline of the major events and key stories during our five-year hiatus.

31 Jan, 11:33 PM

Environment

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

Business & Tourism

Two types of cheese banned

The Saint-Félicien and Saint Marcellin cheeses are being recalled from the market.

09 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives welcomes UK decision to open resident mission

The UK would become the first European country to establish a resident diplomatic presence.

05 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ detainee tortured and beaten in Maldives, says Amnesty

Lahiru Madhushanka has also been denied a fair trial, the rights group says.

30 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Fish exports decline in Maldives

Yellowfin tuna prices were volatile, the Maldives central bank said.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

Maldives environment agency probing illegal tree removal

Action will be taken against the illegal removal of trees.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

China would respect will of Maldives people over debt, says Gayoom

China has financed Maldives projects with loans in excess of a billion dollars.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Ibu to take office on Nov 17

Presidents have traditionally been sworn in on Republic Day.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

Marine areas near Addu City to be protected

The protected marine areas are the Kandi-Hera Maakandu channel and the British Loyalty shipwreck.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives court reinstates four lawmakers

A total of 12 MPs were deemed to have lost their seats for defecting.

29 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives Supreme Court asked to review Nasheed case

Mohamed Nasheed said he would return to the Maldives on November 1.

28 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Stabbing victim in serious condition

More than 50 assault cases have been reported so far this month.

28 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Deputy election chief accused of sexual harassment

Amjad Musthafa denies the allegations.

28 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives parliament resumes sittings

Opposition lawmakers ended their boycott of parliament.

28 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Money laundering probe into Maldives president yet to start

The president has been dogged by graft allegations since he took office.

30 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives High Court frees Gayoom, Faris on bail

The former president and his son deny all charges against them.

30 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

Rare six-foot ribbon fish caught by Maldives fisherman

The fish was said to be tasty but with very thick skin.

30 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Don’t jump ship, Maldives president urges party supporters

The Maldives president lost a recent election by more than 38,000 votes.

29 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

Crime

Maldives prison authority blamed for inmate’s seven-toe amputation

The inmate had a blocked nerve.

29 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

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