Maldives News
Concurrent elections, RTI fine and Thinadhoo Ramadan bans
News in brief from Monday, February 9.
10 Feb, 07:47
From resort dividends to an open prison: everything Muizzu pledged in his three-hour address
Bold pledges, questionable maths, and a three-hour spending spree.
09 Feb, 19:40
Greater Addu, terrorist designation and halal tourism
News in brief from Sunday, February 8.
09 Feb, 09:09
Zariyand: why I'm running for mayor of Malé
"Effective local leadership must place the city above party divisions."
08 Feb, 16:21
Chagos rebuff, gas shortage and national logistics
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, February 6 and 7.
08 Feb, 08:34
State-of-the-nation pledges, maritime brinksmanship and port relocation
News in brief from Thursday, February 5.
06 Feb, 13:52
Maldives deploys military after Muizzu rejects maritime boundary with Mauritius
President defies binding UN tribunal ruling in address to parliament.
05 Feb, 20:23
Pension exodus, ADK tower and child exploitation
News in brief from Wednesday, February 4.
05 Feb, 07:07
"Dangerous precedent": pension board clears path for MVR 2.4 billion money printing scheme
Five officials resigned in protest over the purchase of government bonds.
04 Feb, 19:08
Envoy resignation, bond transaction and student portal
News in brief from Tuesday, February 4.
04 Feb, 09:27
Referendum rush, custodial death and MNU permit
News in brief from Monday, February 2.
03 Feb, 09:05
A year after Trump's aid freeze, Maldivian civil society counts the cost
Affected groups on staff cuts, stalled projects, and starting over.
02 Feb, 16:49
Inaz resignation, Chagos claim and blood shortage emergency
News in brief from Sunday, February 1.
02 Feb, 09:32
Resort deals, campaign help, financial advice: Epstein's deep ties to ex-Maldives president
"Best regards to you and your beautiful students": Waheed's sign-off to Epstein.
01 Feb, 21:21
Hiya fire, Giraavaru giveaway and southern connectivity
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, January 30 and 31.
01 Feb, 09:06
To the makers of Dhoadhi – give them their flowers
Premiere night responses from industry veterans and first-time viewers.
31 Jan, 14:44
SEZ groundbreaking, FIU dismissal and sewage video
News in brief from Thursday, January 29.
30 Jan, 10:10
Nasheed isn't a hero. MDP isn’t left-wing.
Your idols are right-wing capitalists.
29 Jan, 15:01
Cartoon circulation, gas exploration and foreign worker death
News in brief from Wednesday, January 28.
29 Jan, 09:28
The US$ 500 million reckoning in April: what is a sukuk and why does it matter?
A guide to the Maldives' debt crunch in plain English.
28 Jan, 16:21
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