Maldives News
Firm fails in third attempt to sue ex-MP
Maldives Civil Court ruled Monday that Amity Enterprises Pvt Ltd could not sue Mohamed Musthafa to recover money from cheques he issued more than 11 years ago.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maldives seeks to hold international fatwa conference
The Fatwa Majlis plans on travel to local islands to create awareness of their fatwas. They are currently working on a website and a magazine, and have made a public hotline available.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Suspended councillors turn to manual labour for pay
Ahmed Fuad, Ahmed Nazmeen and Hussein Adam from Gaaf Alif atoll were punished last month, after the Local Government Authority (LGA) banned local officials from meeting diplomats without permission from the central government.
08 Jan 2018, 09:00
Ex-councillor found dead in a dinghy
Esa Khaleel, a former councillor of Malé atoll Kaashidhoo, was found dead in a dinghy at the island’s harbour.
08 Jan 2018, 09:00
Rape suspect detained for 15 days
A man arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl has been detained for 15 days.
08 Jan 2018, 09:00
Two people arrested over assault
Two people have been arrested for assaulting a woman from L. Mundoo.
08 Jan 2018, 09:00
Education ministry buys 71,000 tablets for digitisation programme
The education ministry has contracted a technology company to purchase 71,000 tablets in a new venture to digitise the schools of the country.
07 Jan 2018, 09:00
Police arrest man in connection with rape case
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a teenage girl.
07 Jan 2018, 09:00
India criticised over FTA delay, state visit cancellation
The Maldives ambassador to India spoke about the free trade agreement with China that has raised concerns over China’s influence in the Maldives.
07 Jan 2018, 09:00
Gasim’s Villa Shipping sued to recover MVR75 million
The revenue authority has sued Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim’s Villa Shipping group for the recovery of unpaid taxes and fines worth MVR75 million (US$4.8 million).The revenue authority has sued Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim’s Villa Shipping group for the recovery of unpaid taxes and fines worth MVR75 million (US$4.8 million).
07 Jan 2018, 09:00
Arrest of alleged rapist demanded amid cover-up accusations
The 18-year old said she was raped in the capital on Wednesday night and was offered hush money by her attacker, who claimed nothing would happen to him even if she reported it to the police because of his political connections.
06 Jan 2018, 09:00
Teen allegedly raped by ruling party lawmaker’s relative
The 18-year-old said she was raped in the capital on Wednesday night and that she had reported the incident to the police.
05 Jan 2018, 09:00
MP files police complaint over tabloid attacks
The Maafannu-Uthuru lawmaker and MDP spokesman urged police to investigate Vaguthu Online over three articles.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
First stabbing of 2018 happens under state care
So far 12 cases of assault have been reported in 2018, according to the Maldives Police Service.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maldives urged to drop charges against NGO chief
The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) has urged the Maldives to drop charges raised against the executive director of the Maldivian Democracy Network, Shahinda Ismail.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Maldives to hold National Patriotism Day in March
The president said he wants to promote unity and culture, as well as boost religious faith and national spirit.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Ex-MMPRC boss not questioned over fresh graft charges, says lawyer
Abdullah Ziyath faces more than 30 counts of corruption charges for misappropriating US$44 million (MVR721 million) by leasing islands and lagoons owned by the state.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Officials charged over drug kingpin escape
A spokesman from the Prosecutor General’s office told media on Thursday that a case against former prisons commissioner, Moosa Azim, and former deputy home affairs minister, Mohamed Hanim, had been forwarded to the criminal court.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Fenaka officials walk free from corruption scandal
The Anti-Corruption Commission launched an inquiry more than a year ago into the theft of US$1million from the state-owned utility.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Jailed former VP charged for bribing intelligence officials
The former vice president is currently serving a 33-year jail sentence on multiple counts of corruption and terrorism.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
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