Maldives News
Student attacked inside Malé school building
The attackers were stopped by parents as they attempted to flee the scene.
16 Jan 2018, 09:00
Increase in Maldivians heading to Syria
A dozen Maldivians were arrested in Turkey, a further 13 were apprehended in other countries and 21 were held in the capital Malé.
15 Jan 2018, 09:00
Sheikh speaks out over alleged Hajj scam
Sheikh Nasrullah Musthafa has been charged in connection with an alleged scam that saw four people leave for Mecca without arrangements in place for their pilgrimage.
15 Jan 2018, 09:00
No threat of terror attack on tourists, says minister
The tourism minister said there was no danger to tourists and that there was no report of a threat to the Maldives.
14 Jan 2018, 09:00
Sheikh sues for defamation over alleged Hajj scam coverage
The sheikh was arrested in November on suspicion of being involved in a scam that saw four people sent to Mecca without arrangements in place for their pilgrimage.
14 Jan 2018, 09:00
Special Ops police take over security of Adeeb’s prison cell
The jailed former vice president is serving a 33-year prison sentence on multiple counts of terrorism and corruption.
14 Jan 2018, 09:00
Hospital accused of negligence over unborn baby death
Lhaviyani atoll hospital insisted the unborn baby was in good health when the mother expressed concern after she felt it stop moving.
14 Jan 2018, 09:00
Captured fishing vessels were pirate boats
The two vessels were travelling from Somalia to Thailand, local media reported the Maldives National Defence Force as saying.
14 Jan 2018, 09:00
US issues Maldives travel advisory over terrorism
The influx of US holidaymakers has risen steadily, with an estimated 34,411 tourists visiting last year.
13 Jan 2018, 09:00
Election law changes proposed by government
Under the proposed changes the Elections Commission would have to get candidates or their representatives to approve and verify the voter list, which is currently illegal.
12 Jan 2018, 09:00
Coast Guard intercepts illegal fishing vessel with 200 tons of tuna
A fisheries ministry report published last October said hundreds of foreign fishing vessels were operating illegally in Maldivian seas every year.
12 Jan 2018, 09:00
Two tourists drown in the Maldives
One of the victims was from Germany and the other was from China.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Government wants to add treason to Penal Code
The current Penal Code, introduced in July 2015, repealed a set of laws written in 1968.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Health ministry in hot water over false MRI stats
The health ministry announced the MRI statistics to showcase the government’s health sector achievements.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
First-ever Maldivian cancer surgeon starts practice
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) says that current trends show younger age groups, including children, are at higher risk of developing cancer.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Politics and polls top the agenda for EU visit
A European Parliament resolution last October called on Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and to guarantee the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Anti-graft watchdog probes project handover to Chinese firm
The Anti-Corruption Commission sent a letter referring to public finance rules and saying projects must be handed over to companies capable of undertaking the work.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
Malé land to be leased without bidding
Parliament authorised the government to lease islands for tourism development without any competitive bidding processes in 2016.
11 Jan 2018, 09:00
First lady embarks on atoll tour
The first lady is expected to visit islands to evaluate the living conditions of residents.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
Leaked chat log shows bias in market stall leasing
A senior ruling party lawmaker thanked the housing minister and the president for making the arrangement.
10 Jan 2018, 09:00
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