Maldives News


Tourist entitlement: Maldives is not your content set
From whale sharks to public beaches, visitors push boundaries.
11 hours ago


Constitutional challenge, e-Faas controversy and scam operations
News in brief from Monday, January 26.
19 hours ago


"We simply have to keep going": Maldives' first Magsaysay laureate on fighting an existential timeline
Shaahina Ali on three decades of defending Maldivian reefs.
26 Jan, 14:10


Media control, accused teacher and cancer incidence
News in brief from Sunday, January 25.
26 Jan, 07:36


Alibe's house of stars: inside Kulhudhuffushi's century-old home
A photo tour with Tharijehige's last resident.
25 Jan, 15:19


Futsal champions, election security and air travel services
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24.
25 Jan, 08:14


After 16 years, 1984 is back
The band released its first single since 2009.
24 Jan, 16:33


Media censorship, port death and gas corruption
News in brief from Thursday, January 22.
23 Jan, 09:02


The one percent took US$ 17.54 billion in 15 years. Here's the math.
Siyaasee-igthisaadhu kathilun: a financial accounting of the ruling class.
22 Jan, 17:27


Tax fraud charges, BML housing projects and student migration
News in brief from Wednesday, January 21.
22 Jan, 08:54


Muizzu asserts Maldives has "strongest claim" to Chagos sovereignty
Trump and Chagossians also oppose UK handover to Mauritius.
21 Jan, 16:21


PCR tax fraud, Yameen's escrow and MITDC dissolution
News in brief from Tuesday, January 20.
21 Jan, 06:35


The dry season haze: what you need to know
The air pollution hazard, the health risks, and how to protect yourself.
20 Jan, 16:24


Villimalé hospital, stipend review and Sri Lankan remittances
News in brief from Monday, January 19.
20 Jan, 08:58


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 Jan, 16:09


Housing for All, cargo boat fatality and unlicensed pharmacies
News in brief from Sunday, January 18.
19 Jan, 06:58


More orcas in Maldivian waters – or more cameras?
Killer whales spotted from Fuvahmulah to Hulhumalé.
18 Jan, 16:35


MDP primaries, popularity poll and Dosti exercise
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17.
18 Jan, 08:08


Dhoadhi – a coming-of-age film Dhivehi cinema rarely makes
A twenty-something crew made the film they wanted to see.
17 Jan, 15:36


Scoop gang, service charge and prescription glasses
News in brief from Thursday, January 15.
16 Jan, 10:29

