Maldives News
US concerned with ‘status of rule of law and democracy’ in Maldives
The Maldives has produced more terrorists who have fought in Iraq and Syria than any other country in the world,” Acting Assistant Secretary Alice Wells told a congressional committee hearing on ‘Maintaining US influence in South Asia.’
10 Sep 2017, 09:00
Gasim departs for Singapore on 10-day medical leave
The 67-year-old business tycoon was allowed to leave with a travel document nearly two weeks after he was found guilty of attempted bribery and sentenced to more than three years in prison.
07 Sep 2017, 09:00
Amitabh Bachchan cancels visit to attend WHO meeting in Maldives
The cancellation comes after a social media campaign launched by MP Ahmed Mahloof, the spokesman for the four-party opposition coalition, urging the legendary actor to boycott the Maldives in protest against the deteriorating human rights situation.
07 Sep 2017, 09:00
Two Maldivians among Malaysia terror suspects
“The two Maldives men, who worked as air-conditioner technicians, were arrested for using Malaysia and Singapore as a transit point before heading to Syria to join IS,” said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
06 Sep 2017, 09:00
Petrol and diesel prices hiked
The changes were prompted by price increases in the global market, the State Trading Organisation said. The prices of crude oil presently stand at US$48.6 per barrel, up from US$46 at the end of June.
06 Sep 2017, 09:00
Ex-PPM MP stripped of seat
The former Jumhooree Party MP expressed defiance on social media and insisted that he “remain in the post [that I was] elected to by the people in accordance with the constitution”.
05 Sep 2017, 09:00
‘Migrant workers keep out’: A day at Rasrani park
Policemen and guides from the housing ministry have been keeping away migrant workers from the revamped Sultan Park after a controversial decision to charge an entrance fee for expatriates.
05 Sep 2017, 09:00
Disgruntled flat winners told to secure housing loans by October 15
Some flat winners are unhappy with what they call “a forced entry into a ruinous loan scheme” after the central bank devised an affordable housing loan scheme to help pay for flats built in Malé by a subsidiary of India’s Tata Group.
04 Sep 2017, 09:00
Maldives severs trade ties with Myanmar
The Maldives expressed concern with “the recent cycle of violence that resulted in the death of dozens of Rohingya Muslims and displacing several thousands.”
04 Sep 2017, 09:00
Lawyers slam ‘shameful’ treatment of Gasim
Despite assurances from Home Minister Azleen Ahmed last week that medical leave will be authorised within days, the Attorney General’s office appealed the part of Gasim’s verdict that ordered the authorities to arrange treatment abroad.
03 Sep 2017, 09:00
New Chinese ambassador presents credentials amid criticism of Sino-Maldives ties
The new ambassador began his term in the wake of strong criticism of Sino-Maldives ties from exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed during a visit to India.
30 Aug 2017, 09:00
India visit a signal from Delhi to Maldives, says Nasheed
“I’m a convict and I was sentenced to 13 years in jail for terrorism. And yet, I’ve been invited to India. There is a message here, you have to be blind if you don’t see it,” Nasheed said during an interactive session with the media at Brookings India.
30 Aug 2017, 09:00
Government renews invitation for political party talks
The government has asked opposition parties and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom to propose reforms to revive the failed all-party talks, Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee told the press.
30 Aug 2017, 09:00
President’s envoys visit Gasim in hospital
The visit came amid criticism over delays in authorising medical leave for the convicted opposition lawmaker. Azleen told the state broadcaster that Gasim will be allowed to travel overseas within two or three days.
29 Aug 2017, 09:00
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan urged to cancel Maldives visit
The legendary actor is scheduled to speak at the annual session of the World Health Organisation’s regional committee for Southeast Asia due to begin on September 6 at the Paradise Island Resort near Malé.
29 Aug 2017, 09:00
Gayoom calls on security forces to stop by-elections
The electoral body called the by-elections shortly after the apex court ruled that there was no room to adjudicate cases filed by four former Progressive Party of Maldives lawmakers who were deemed to have lost their seats for crossing the floor.
29 Aug 2017, 09:00
Police withdraws security for Judge Bari’s family
The former chief judge of the criminal court has accused the police of withdrawing security for his family after he threatened to expose “the evil-doing of ignorant tyrants”.
28 Aug 2017, 09:00
Electoral body calls by-elections as both sides celebrate Supreme Court ruling
The Elections Commission has announced by-elections after a much anticipated Supreme Court decision on the disputed status of four lawmakers saw both sides claim victory with opposing interpretations.
27 Aug 2017, 09:00
Raajje TV senior journalist cleared of charges
The veteran journalist was accused of hitting Corporal Mohamed Shaheen during his arrest for refusing to leave the sports complex area of Malé where the military’s bomb disposal experts were defusing an improvised explosive device.
27 Aug 2017, 09:00
Gasim sentenced in absentia to three years, stripped of seat
Judge Adam Arif delivered the verdict in absentia while the 67-year-old opposition lawmaker remained hospitalised after collapsing inside the courtroom Thursday afternoon.
25 Aug 2017, 09:00
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