Maldives News
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
Sports Commissioner resigns
Ahmed Nasheed, known as TC Dave, made the announcement on Facebook without stating a reason. “If I have acted wrongly towards anyone in sports during my time as commissioner, I urge you not to consider that as intentional,” he wrote.
11 Dec 2017, 09:00
Millions spent illegally on independence celebrations
Auditors found that MVR66 million (US$4 million) was spent on the 2015 festivities without putting the projects out for tender, as required by law before awarding projects worth more than MVR1.5 million.
11 Dec 2017, 09:00
Education ministry schooled over finance violations
The education ministry violated public finance rules by illegally spending nearly MVR900,000 (US$58,365) and failing to collect MVR8 million (US$519,120) owed as loan repayments, according to the ministry’s audit report for 2015.
10 Dec 2017, 09:00
Lawmaker’s father released after arrest from opposition prayer
MP Ahmed Mahloof’s father was freed by the criminal court Saturday after he was arrested while leading the opposition’s weekly prayer.
10 Dec 2017, 09:00
Opposition under fire for holding rally after supporter’s death
Ibrahim Nahid was among 40 men who decided to swim three miles to an MDP campaign rally.
10 Dec 2017, 09:00
China-Maldives FTA among 12 agreements penned during Yameen’s visit
The opposition cried foul after the country’s first FTA was rushed through parliament last month but the government says it would open up the world’s largest consumer market for tariff-free fish exports.
09 Dec 2017, 09:00
High Court backs reinstatement of sacked Conrad Rangali staff
The High Court on Wednesday upheld an Employment Tribunal order for the reinstatement of 22 employees sacked from the Conrad Maldives Rangali Resort in June 2011.
09 Dec 2017, 09:00
Maldives condemns US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
The Maldivian government called the move “a flagrant disregard of international law which could have dire consequences”.
07 Dec 2017, 09:00
Basic questions about Rilwan unanswered by state, court hears
Three suspects have been charged in connection with the kidnapping of Ahmed Rilwan, who went missing three years ago.
07 Dec 2017, 09:00
Ex-policeman denies plotting to assassinate president
A former police officer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a terrorism charge raised over alleged calls to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen.
07 Dec 2017, 09:00
Neighbours jealous of China-led developments, says ruling party lawmaker
“There are neighbours of ours who are jealous of the progress and development that could come to this nation because we joined China,” said the deputy parliamentary group leader of the Progressive Party of Maldives.
06 Dec 2017, 09:00
Well-being poll could hold clues to Maldives presidential election
A thousand people are being surveyed as part of the Gallup World Poll, which includes the Maldives for the first time, and covers a number of topics such as corruption, governance, job quality and citizen engagement.
05 Dec 2017, 09:00
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