Maldives
The Missing Years: 2020-2025
Here’s a timeline of the major events and key stories during our five-year hiatus.
31 Jan 2025, 23:33
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
Two types of cheese banned
The Saint-Félicien and Saint Marcellin cheeses are being recalled from the market.
09 May 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Maldives court reinstates four lawmakers
A total of 12 MPs were deemed to have lost their seats for defecting.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
Fish exports decline in Maldives
Yellowfin tuna prices were volatile, the Maldives central bank said.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives environment agency probing illegal tree removal
Action will be taken against the illegal removal of trees.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
Ibu to take office on Nov 17
Presidents have traditionally been sworn in on Republic Day.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Maldives parliament resumes sittings
Opposition lawmakers ended their boycott of parliament.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
Deputy election chief accused of sexual harassment
Amjad Musthafa denies the allegations.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives Supreme Court asked to review Nasheed case
Mohamed Nasheed said he would return to the Maldives on November 1.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
Stabbing victim in serious condition
More than 50 assault cases have been reported so far this month.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
Rare six-foot ribbon fish caught by Maldives fisherman
The fish was said to be tasty but with very thick skin.
30 Sep 2018, 09:00
Money laundering probe into Maldives president yet to start
The president has been dogged by graft allegations since he took office.
30 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives High Court frees Gayoom, Faris on bail
The former president and his son deny all charges against them.
30 Sep 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
Solih confirmed winner of Maldives presidential election
The elections body said a total of 423 complaints had been received by Thursday.
29 Sep 2018, 09:00
