Maldives News


Suicide attempts triple in police records
Police logged 100 attempted suicides in May, up from 27 in March.
9 hours ago


HDC layoffs, Hoarafushi assault and drug dens
News in brief from Wednesday, July 15.
17 hours ago


Measles in the Maldives: what's happening and how to protect yourself
It's spreading among adults, many of whom never completed a second dose.
15 Jul, 18:20


MIFCO subsidy, cyber crime surge and felled tree
News in brief from Tuesday, July 14.
15 Jul, 09:02


Who broke the Rufiyaa? Two records and a blame game
BML has never sold more dollars, the street has never charged more.
14 Jul, 20:02


Measles death, Gulhifalhu plots and India FTA
News in brief from Monday, July 13.
14 Jul, 06:38


“Killing without touching”: the fight over Villimalé’s grove
The mayor said no trees would be felled. RCC’s sign warns of deep excavation.
13 Jul, 17:45


Fatal accident, card spending and congestion agency
News in brief from Sunday, July 12.
13 Jul, 07:11


From bricks to vision: rethinking housing policy
The housing minister on shifting from building homes to enabling ownership.
12 Jul, 16:12


PNC brawl, housing scam and duty dodge
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11.
12 Jul, 09:10


Borrow a flag: watching the World Cup in the Maldives
How football’s main event unites a nation that isn’t playing
11 Jul, 19:00


Malé fires, council audit and boat collision
News in brief from Thursday, July 9.
10 Jul, 08:41


Measles cases rise sixfold in three weeks as Maldives outbreak accelerates
It is spreading among adults who never completed a second dose.
09 Jul, 17:15


Cancer referrals, passport shortage and funeral absence
News in brief from Wednesday, July 8.
09 Jul, 06:31


A door to PayPal, opened part way
The "seamless integration" shows its seams three weeks after the victory lap.
08 Jul, 17:28


Measles spread, corruption records and atoll board
News in brief from Tuesday, July 7.
08 Jul, 09:13


The hidden homeless of Malé
A generation adrift on rotating couches, invisible to official counts.
07 Jul, 16:12


Plastic tax, ice caps and Sri Lankan fugitive
News in brief from Monday, July 6.
07 Jul, 09:02


Where corruption complaints go to die
How the ACC quietly permits and politically manages corruption.
06 Jul, 15:34


Terror risk, disclosure order and Funfalhu fire
News in brief from Sunday, July 5.
06 Jul, 08:54

