Maldives News
Maldives Investment Forum underway in Dubai
The fourth annual Maldives Investment Forum was inaugurated Monday morning by Vice President Abdulla Jihad and UAE Economic Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al-Mansoori.
18 Dec 2017, 09:00
Politics sour Ihavandhoo fishermen’s day celebrations
Ihavandhoo fishermen staged a demonstration Saturday night while an official ceremony was taking place on the northern island to mark Fishermen’s Day 2017.
17 Dec 2017, 09:00
Colonel Nazim transferred to house arrest
Former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim was transferred to house arrest last Thursday with the prisons authority citing repairs in his unit at the high-security Maafushi jail.
17 Dec 2017, 09:00
Namal Rajapaksa meets ambassador and tourism minister
Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer and Ambassador Mohamed Hussain Shareef have met with Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa.
17 Dec 2017, 09:00
“Oh, we’re sinking, look” – The Maldives and the environment
The Maldives government is accused of hypocrisy: planning for the destruction of the environment while at the same time championing to save it.
15 Dec 2017, 09:00
Missing Chinese dive instructor drowned
A Chinese dive instructor at the Centara Grand Resort who was reported missing after going snorkelling has been found dead.
14 Dec 2017, 09:00
Bank of Maldives to host Asian banking conference
The Bank of Maldives will host a regional banking conference late next year with 80 leading institutions from 25 Asian countries due to take part.
14 Dec 2017, 09:00
India breaks silence on China-Maldives FTA
The Maldives first FTA was rushed through parliament last month, but the government says it will open up the world’s largest consumer market for tariff-free fish exports. The Maldives also committed to waive import duties for Chinese goods.
14 Dec 2017, 09:00
Charges raised against murder suspects
Murder charges have been raised over the fatal stabbing of two young men in late September, the Prosecutor General’s office informed media.
14 Dec 2017, 09:00
Critical condition: Are airports the cure-all to island development?
The proposed construction of an airport in Kulhudhuffushi has caused controversy, but some locals welcome it because they see it as much needed development.
14 Dec 2017, 09:00
Malaysian prime minister to visit Maldives
According to the Malaysian foreign ministry, the prime minister is due to arrive next week after a visit Sri Lanka from December 17 to 19.
13 Dec 2017, 09:00
Council suspended for meeting India’s ambassador to the Maldives
The decision to punish the Gaafu Alifu representatives was made at a board meeting of the Local Government Authority on Wednesday. The Maldives Independent has seen a copy of the LGA letter sent to the island council.
13 Dec 2017, 09:00
Lawyer Mahfooz barred from court
Mahfooz Saeed, who was attacked while he was part of the legal team representing former president Mohamed Nasheed, has been barred from court by the Department of Judicial Administration.
13 Dec 2017, 09:00
China-Maldives FTA will usher in ‘revolutionary development,’ says Yameen
A landmark China-Maldives free trade agreement signed last week will help pave the way for the “revolutionary development” that Maldivians deserve, President Abdulla Yameen said Tuesday night.
13 Dec 2017, 09:00
India has ‘zero sum’ mentality in the region, says China
The Global Times said the formal handover of Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port to China on a 99-year lease had stirred alarm in New Delhi.
13 Dec 2017, 09:00
Health insurance company boss sacked
The managing director of the government’s health insurance company Aasandha was sacked Tuesday after less than six months on the job.
13 Dec 2017, 09:00
Maldives opposition boycott: (back)firing on all cylinders?
Opposition lawmakers have been boycotting parliamentary proceedings since the contentious disqualification of defectors from the ruling party was used to quash a majority-backed no-confidence motion against the parliament speaker.
13 Dec 2017, 09:00
In chains: human rights in the Maldives
Praise for human rights progress in the Maldives has angered and alarmed defenders.
12 Dec 2017, 09:00
Councils banned from meeting foreign diplomats
The Local Government Authority noted all powers relating to foreign policy were vested in the presidency by the constitution and ordered councillors to seek written permission before meeting foreign diplomats and officials from international organisations.
11 Dec 2017, 09:00
Maldivian tour operators authorised to work in China
The Maldives will also open up the lucrative tourism service sector to Chinese investors as part of the landmark free trade agreement signed last week.
11 Dec 2017, 09:00
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