Maldives News
Ministries break the law over RTI response failure
The right to information requests sought to verify and fact-check claims made by President Abdulla Yameen.
20 Dec 2017, 09:00
Gasim reassures coalition partners after Umar Naseer causes rift
“Relations in the coalition that the JP joined to bring the Maldives to the path of reform will not be affected because a particular individual joined JP or due to a member’s different thinking on a particular issue,” Gasim tweeted.
19 Dec 2017, 09:00
Loans and hospital blamed for depleted reserve
A 23 percent decrease in the usable reserves compared to June 2017 reflected “the increase in loan repayments and payments related to construction of the Dharumavantha Hospital,” the central bank explained.
19 Dec 2017, 09:00
Heavy rain causes flooding on four islands
According to the police, flooding was reported on the islands of Maalhos in Baa atoll, Isdhoo in Laamu atoll, Villigili in Gaaf Alif atoll, and Gadhdhoo in Gaaf Dhaal atoll.
19 Dec 2017, 09:00
Court orders military to reinstate sacked officer in 45 days
The civil court Thursday gave 45 days to the military to comply with a previous order to reinstate a senior officer who was unfairly dismissed after President Abdulla Yameen’s inauguration in November 2013.
19 Dec 2017, 09:00
Anas murder suspects plead not guilty
Five out of seven suspects standing trial for the murder of Mohamed Anas last July pleaded not guilty at the criminal court on Monday.
19 Dec 2017, 09:00
Opposition mounts legal challenge to suspension of councillors
The opposition has sought a court order to lift the suspension of three Gaaf Alif atoll councillors censured for meeting the Indian ambassador to the Maldives without approval from the government.
18 Dec 2017, 09:00
Maldives ‘committed’ to relationship with India
Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim has hailed the strength of India-Maldives diplomatic ties, seeking to counter suggestions that the relationship is under strain due to growing Chinese influence.
18 Dec 2017, 09:00
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
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