Maldives News
Villimalé hospital, stipend review and Sri Lankan remittances
News in brief from Monday, January 19.
2 hours ago
The protection vacuum: Maldives grapples with children caught between law and exploitation
150 children in crime cannot be helped under current law, minister tells UN.
19 hours ago
Housing for All, cargo boat fatality and unlicensed pharmacies
News in brief from Sunday, January 18.
19 Jan, 6:58 AM
More orcas in Maldivian waters – or more cameras?
Killer whales spotted from Fuvahmulah to Hulhumalé.
18 Jan, 4:35 PM
MDP primaries, popularity poll and Dosti exercise
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17.
18 Jan, 8:08 AM
Dhoadhi – a coming-of-age film Dhivehi cinema rarely makes
A twenty-something crew made the film they wanted to see.
17 Jan, 3:36 PM
Scoop gang, service charge and prescription glasses
News in brief from Thursday, January 15.
16 Jan, 10:29 AM
The US$ 500 million question: can the Maldives avoid default in April?
The 2021 sukuk comes home to roost.
15 Jan, 5:31 PM
Dengue spike, holiday death and 100-year cannabis sentence
News in brief from Wednesday, January 14.
15 Jan, 2:05 AM
"A good start, not a solution": MIFCO begins buying yellowfin tuna after protests
But only fish that private exporters turn away.
14 Jan, 5:29 PM
SOE pensions, pharmacy transfer and dollar salaries
News in brief from Tuesday, January 13.
14 Jan, 8:19 AM
Agenda or opportunism? Muizzu's conservative push before council polls
Old campaign playbook or something more systematic this time?
13 Jan, 5:28 PM
Iranian pushback, drug network and accused coach
News in brief from Monday, January 12.
13 Jan, 9:13 AM
The Noonu corridor: Maafaru emerges as Maldives' private jet hub
A turtle nesting beach became a billionaire gateway.
12 Jan, 5:31 PM
STELCO sackings, rehabilitation crisis and drug operation
News in brief from Sunday, January 12.
12 Jan, 8:54 AM
Climate harm in plain sight
Environmental decline is becoming a public health crisis.
11 Jan, 5:37 PM
Second home, PSM allowance and building code violations
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, January 9 and 10.
11 Jan, 7:12 AM
"Irreligious activity," media diplomacy and infant formula recall
News in brief from Thursday, January 8.
09 Jan, 10:05 AM
Sun, sea and smog: the Maldives' dry season haze
Annual air pollution peak poses holiday hazard.
08 Jan, 4:34 PM
Haze hazard, Avid defence and Lanka hospitals
News in brief from Wednesday, January 7.
08 Jan, 9:02 AM
