Maldives News
Barbs and boycotts as record budget sails through committee
The finance minister said the government would prioritize development projects in the constituencies of lawmakers who voted for the budget.
20 Nov 2017, 09:00
President promises pay hikes for civil servants
At a rally held to mark the fourth anniversary of his administration, Yameen listed his achievements with a slew of figures, challenging “political leaders who say they do not see development”.
19 Nov 2017, 09:00
‘Hiyaa’ housing project launched in Hulhumalé
Launched with fireworks at a ceremony in Hulhumalé, the Hiyaa housing project involves the construction of 36 towers to house 80,000 people in one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments on Hulhumalé.
19 Nov 2017, 09:00
Two Maldivians arrested for bomb-making
The arrests relate to the pair making an improvised explosive device, news outlet Mihaaru said, and police found bomb making equipment at the home of one of the men.
16 Nov 2017, 09:00
Rise in child abuse reports
The ministry said 122 out of 272 reported cases were regarding different forms of child abuse – 45 percent of the total reported cases in October.
16 Nov 2017, 09:00
Record MVR28bn budget proposed for 2018
Finance Minister Ahmed Munawar submitted for parliamentary approval a record MVR27.9 billion (US$1.8 billion) budget for 2018.
15 Nov 2017, 09:00
IS terror suspects were planning suicide attack in Malé
Ishag Ali and Hussein Afeef were named by prosecutors and are alleged by police to have connections to the Islamic State group operating out of Syria and Iraq.
15 Nov 2017, 09:00
Police confiscate phones amid Faris bribery trial
The police action follows Ahmed Shafiu’s allegations of a lawmaker attempting to coerce false testimony against MP Faris Maumoon, who is at the centre of the trial.
15 Nov 2017, 09:00
Ex-tourism boss in not guilty plea to 30 corruption charges
Abdulla Ziyath, who managed the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation, is accused of misappropriating US$44 million (MVR721 million) by leasing islands and lagoons owned by the state.
15 Nov 2017, 09:00
Multiple arrests after triple stabbing in Maldives capital
The two men were attacked on Fareedhee Magu, near MHA Mart, police confirmed and are being treated in Male’s Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital.
15 Nov 2017, 09:00
Education ministry hits out at professor ‘ban’ reports
A local news outlet said Professor Hassan Ugail was banned by the Education Ministry. The report was later edited to say he faced “challenges” to appear at local schools.
14 Nov 2017, 09:00
Coconuts or progress? President’s question for Kulhudhuffushi
PPM supporters, heads of state-owned firms and senior government officials have been flocking to the northern island for the inauguration of an airport project and the party’s annual meeting.
14 Nov 2017, 09:00
Controversial airport project inaugurated despite lack of contractor
The lack of a contractor to build the airport has raised concerns among some islanders that the project is a vote-winning stunt ahead of next year’s election.
14 Nov 2017, 09:00
Death penalty violent and ineffective form of punishment, says UK
British minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon told the House of Lords the government had engaged the Maldives at the highest levels over the death penalty.
14 Nov 2017, 09:00
Two Islamic State suspects charged over suicide attack plot
Authorities made several terror-related arrests in September following the United Kingdom updating its Maldives travel advice, saying terrorists were “very likely” to carry out an attack in the country.
14 Nov 2017, 09:00
Government’s new spin doctor McCue slammed
The celebrated human rights lawyer’s alliance with the Maldivian president has thrust him into the social media spotlight and made him the focus of fevered exchanges in opposition chat groups.
13 Nov 2017, 09:00
NGO sues government over mangrove destruction
The NGO EcoCare Maldives initiated the civil suit against the Ministry of Environment and Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
13 Nov 2017, 09:00
President warns of ideological warfare, malicious economic schemes
President Abdulla Yameen said countries were subjugated by means of ideological warfare and malicious economic schemes.
12 Nov 2017, 09:00
Slow and steady for Kelaa’s guesthouse industry
For decades, the north was neglected by central governments in development plans because of its remoteness. Transport difficulties hindered progress and even today resorts – a Maldivian cash cow – are sparse in the region.
12 Nov 2017, 09:00
Government house calls for Maldivians insulting Islam on social media
The ‘house call’ initiative comes amid the ongoing trial of seven people charged with murdering liberal blogger and Internet activist Yameen Rasheed, whose death was justified and even welcomed on social media by those who saw him as an apostate.
12 Nov 2017, 09:00
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