Maldives News
Qatar Airways land first Airbus A350 as new airlines begin direct flights
Qatar Airway’s new service coincided with two new airlines launching direct flights to Malé ahead of the peak season of the tourism industry from December to March.
04 Nov 2017, 09:00
Government lends US$3m to debt-ridden fisheries company
The loan is intended to “compensate the challenges faced by fishermen of the skipjack tuna industry and pave the way for modern development of the fisheries industry of the Maldives.”
04 Nov 2017, 09:00
President inaugurates Dhaalu airport
The Dhaalu airport is the largest domestic airport in the country and the only one that can accommodate private jets in addition to the 42 ATR or Dash-8 aircraft used for domestic air travel.
04 Nov 2017, 09:00
Edging towards ecocide? Mangrove destruction in Kulhudhuffushi
A timeline of events since the presidential pledge to build an airport on the northern population hub.
02 Nov 2017, 09:00
Four corruption cases filed for prosecution in Q3
The monthly case reports for the year were released by the Anti-Corruption Commission and showed the body investigated a total of 815 cases up until the third quarter, out of which only 10 were forwarded for prosecution.
02 Nov 2017, 09:00
Disqualification of three MPs ‘egregiously partisan move’
The EC informed parliament Tuesday that MPs Mohamed Musthafa, Saudhulla Hilmy and Ali Shah have lost their seats following their expulsion from the Progressive Party of Maldives.
01 Nov 2017, 09:00
Watchdog deferred inquiry into US$1m deposited to president’s account
A local company implicated in a historic corruption scandal deposited US$1 million into President Abdulla Yameen’s private account at the Maldives Islamic Bank, according to the Anti-Corruption Commission.
01 Nov 2017, 09:00
Inquiry underway into quarrel between top police officers
Amid reports of reshuffles, dismissals and demotions of the highest-ranking police officers, an inquiry by a special committee at the president’s office is underway into a quarrel between Police Commissioner Ahmed Areef and Deputy Commissioner Ahmed Saudhy.
01 Nov 2017, 09:00
Court hears closing arguments in trafficking trial
Mohamed Muahmar and Hussain Sunaih, the first Maldivians put on trial for human trafficking, are accused of submitting fake construction agreements and other documents to obtain hundreds of immigration permits.
01 Nov 2017, 09:00
High Court overrules objections to bench change in MP Faris appeal
The presiding judge in the three-judge panel overseeing the case was changed after hearings concluded in early August. The lawmaker was arrested on a bribery charge in late July and placed under detention for the duration of the trial.
31 Oct 2017, 09:00
Chinese tourist drowns in Paradise Resort pool
A Chinese tourist died in a drowning accident in the pool of the Paradise Island Resort near the capital Malé.
31 Oct 2017, 09:00
Expelled MPs left PPM months ago, says opposition
The opposition coalition disputed the expulsion of three lawmakers from the ruling party, a move that could unseat the MPs due to a Supreme Court anti-defection ruling and trigger by-elections in three more constituencies.
31 Oct 2017, 09:00
Bangladeshi admits guilt on trafficking charge
A Bangladeshi man on trial for trafficking three fellow countrymen into the Maldives admitted guilt at court on Monday.
31 Oct 2017, 09:00
After building campaign hall, 40 housing ministry staff joins PPM
“I thank Minister [Dr Mohamed] Muiz very sincerely for making this jagaha so perfect. And Muiz’s talent is such that he has given courage to the housing ministry employees involved in this work to join our party,” President Abdulla Yameen said at the opening ceremony.
31 Oct 2017, 09:00
Anas murdered in case of mistaken identity, police reveals
The 25-year-old speedboat captain from Meedhoo was brutally murdered because he was mistaken by his assailants for a member of a rival gang.
31 Oct 2017, 09:00
Broad powers for proposed media regulator
If written or broadcasted content is deemed to pose a danger to Islam, national security, public order or public health, the new Maldives Media Commission can ask the police to stop publication or broadcast.
30 Oct 2017, 09:00
Maldives opposition seeks EU help for free and fair election in 2018
The EU delegation’s visit comes after the European Parliament adopted a resolution earlier this month urging the Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and to guarantee the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
30 Oct 2017, 09:00
PPM activities funded by government, alleges opposition
According to staff at the state-owned Housing Development Cooperation, the company’s social club helped organise the final match of First Lady Fathmath Ibrahim’s women’s sports bashi tournament at the national stadium on Friday night.
30 Oct 2017, 09:00
2,500 trees to be cut down for Kulhudhuffushi airport
The Kulhudhuffushi council expects about 2,500 trees and plants to be cut down or removed from the island’s unique mangrove forest for the construction of an airport.
30 Oct 2017, 09:00
Closed hearings continue in blogger’s murder trial
The PG office spokesman said Sunday’s hearing was closed because it dealt with preliminary matters.
30 Oct 2017, 09:00
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