Maldives News
Digital platform introduced to monitor waste collection
The state-owned Waste Management Corporation introduced on Tuesday a digital platform to automate and streamline its waste collection process in the capital’s suburb Vilimalé.
04 Apr 2018, 09:00
India asked to take back gifted helicopter
Maldives wants a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft to replace the “Dhruv” Advanced Light Helicopter, the Times of India reported.
04 Apr 2018, 09:00
Businessman robbed of MVR1m
A local businessman was robbed of more than MVR1 million (US$65,000) in cash on Monday night, local media reported.
04 Apr 2018, 09:00
Cargo clearance fees capped after port workers strike
Despite threats, dockworkers at the Malé commercial harbour continued to charge higher fees to clear out cargo at night after a ban on day-time delivery of goods came into force this week.
04 Apr 2018, 09:00
Staple food prices slashed
The State Trading Organisation has reduced the prices of staple foodstuff to rates before a hike caused by a subsidy cut in 2016.
04 Apr 2018, 09:00
Detained Supreme Court justices suspended without pay
The decision was made with reference to recent changes brought to the Judges Act, which state that the judicial watchdog must suspend judges without pay once they have been charged with a criminal offence.
04 Apr 2018, 09:00
Porters end strike after doubling fees
Porters at the Malé commercial harbour returned to work Monday night after staging a strike in protest against changes to working hours forced by new merchandise transport rules.
03 Apr 2018, 09:00
Rasfannu pavilion opens with Gloria Jean’s coffee shop
A pavilion built on Malé’s western artificial beach opened Monday night with an outlet of the Australian coffee shop franchise Gloria Jean.
03 Apr 2018, 09:00
Record number of private jets for Easter holidays
The Velana International Airport hosted a record number of private jets on Sunday as tourist arrivals boomed at the start of Easter holidays.
03 Apr 2018, 09:00
Jailed ex-vice president ordered to pay US$5m
Adeeb was ordered to pay MVR74 million (US$4.7 million) as compensation for losses incurred in the leasing of the Nasandhuraa Palace Hotel in Malé.
03 Apr 2018, 09:00
Maldives Autism Association earn pledges of corporate assistance
Dhiraagu pledged to build a playground outside Maldives Autism Association’s building while the newly-opened Gloria Jean’s Coffee franchise signed a MoU with the group at the opening ceremony of its restaurant Monday night.
03 Apr 2018, 09:00
Studio rape trial begins
The closed-door trial of a 34-year old man who has been under arrest since January on rape charges began at the criminal court on Monday.
03 Apr 2018, 09:00
NGO boss questioned over ‘anti-Islamic’ tweet
Shahindha Ismail is accused of disrupting religious unity for saying that Allah allowed for other religions, which came in response to vows in a speech by President Abdulla Yameen to ensure that Islam remains the only religion permitted in the Maldives.
02 Apr 2018, 09:00
Addu accident victim passes away
A 78-year-old man injured in a dangerous road accident in Addu City died Sunday night while undergoing treatment at the Hithadhoo Regional Hospital.
02 Apr 2018, 09:00
Pakistan army chief departs
During the official visit, Bajwa paid a courtesy call on President Abdulla Yameen, who “expressed hope and confidence that the Maldives and Pakistan will continue working together on bilateral and international issues of common concern.”
02 Apr 2018, 09:00
Closing hours extended for food outlets and petrol sheds
Cafés and restaurants can remain open until 1 am and petrol stations until midnight after new rules banned the transport of goods in the congested capital before sunset.
02 Apr 2018, 09:00
Policemen detained on coup plot charges sacked
Aside from terrorism charges over the alleged coup plot, the eight ex-policemen are accused of planning to violently confront on-duty police officers deployed to control unlawful gatherings.
02 Apr 2018, 09:00
Court concludes appeal of MP Riyaz’s acquittal
The High Court on Monday concluded hearings into the state’s appeal of opposition MP Abdulla Riyaz’s acquittal on obstruction charges last year.
02 Apr 2018, 09:00
Bridge inches closer to completion
“The first two pillars out of CMFB’s main pillars (pier 22 and pier 23) to be connected with the superstructure were connected last night,” Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muiz tweeted.
01 Apr 2018, 09:00
Strikes and hikes as porters down tools
Porters are angry about new rules that ban transporting and unloading merchandise from warehouses and shops during the day in Malé.
01 Apr 2018, 09:00
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