Maldives News
Adam Azim arrested for ‘encouraging overthrow of government’
Azim was accused of encouraging the overthrow of the government and of inciting hatred among the public toward the judiciary with false claims.
08 Jun 2017, 09:00
Maldives slams UK-led criticism of human rights situation
The Maldives has scornfully dismissed calls by more than 30 countries to restore constitutional freedoms, allow space for political opposition, and prevent the intimidation of human rights defenders.
08 Jun 2017, 09:00
Maldives announces campaign to intercept ocean plastic
The fisheries minister announced a campaign for the Maldivian fisheries industry, consisting over 1,250 vessels, to intercept ocean plastics in the country’s one-million square kilometre wide exclusive economic zone.
07 Jun 2017, 09:00
Trade with Qatar to continue despite cutting diplomatic ties
The opposition meanwhile condemned “President Yameen’s reckless foreign policy decisions, which appear to be increasingly dictated by Riyadh.”
06 Jun 2017, 09:00
JP challenges flag ban at court
Citing new rules introduced in March for the use of the national flag, the electoral body informed the JP on Monday that the party’s flag resembles the official standard of the presidency.
06 Jun 2017, 09:00
Police appeal against scaremongering on social media
The police have appealed against scaremongering on social media after widely shared posts about several mugging incidents in Malé by a group of knife-wielding men.
06 Jun 2017, 09:00
Majlis resumes after recess
With no bills to debate on the agenda, Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed adjourned proceedings after announcing nominees sent by President Abdulla Yameen for parliamentary approval.
05 Jun 2017, 09:00
Maldives severs diplomatic ties with Qatar
The foreign ministry claimed the government “took the decision because of its firm opposition to activities that encourage terrorism and extremism.”
05 Jun 2017, 09:00
STELCO MD replaced with president’s office minister
The managing director of the State Electricity Company was appointed state minister of environment and energy and replaced by President’s Office Minister Ahmed Zuhoor.
04 Jun 2017, 09:00
New councillors take oath of office
Judges and magistrates administered oaths of office to 575 island councillors, 66 atoll councillors and 23 city councillors. The new councils also elected presidents and vice presidents at inaugural meetings after the swearing-in ceremonies.
04 Jun 2017, 09:00
RSF backs crowdfunding by family of murdered blogger
Yameen Rasheed’s family launched the fundraising drive last month with the goal of raising £40,000 to help finance advocacy efforts.
04 Jun 2017, 09:00
Maldives donates US$25k for Sri Lanka relief efforts
The Maldivian government donated US$25,000 to help relief efforts in Sri Lanka after devastating flooding and mudslides killed more than 200 people and displaced 600,000 last week.
03 Jun 2017, 09:00
Maldives sells debut US$200m sovereign bond
The Maldives has raised US$200 million from the sale of its debut sovereign bond issue in the international finance market.
03 Jun 2017, 09:00
Maldives disappointed with ‘US abdication of responsibility on climate change’
President Yameen called the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement a blow to global efforts to avert global warming and a setback for essential multilateral processes.
03 Jun 2017, 09:00
Test flight lands at new Dhaalu airport
A test flight from the national airline Maldivian landed Thursday morning at the newly-built domestic airport on southern the island of Kudahuvadhoo in Dhaalu atoll.
01 Jun 2017, 09:00
Bad weather causes damages in 14 islands
A cyclone hit Nilandhoo in Faafu atoll Thursday afternoon and blew the roofs off 10 houses after heavy rainfall caused damages on Thinadhoo in Gaaf Dhaal atoll the previous day.
01 Jun 2017, 09:00
Free ferry arranged to surf island near Malé
A daily ferry service free of charge from Malé to a nearby island has been arranged for surfers who lost access to the capital’s main surf point with the construction of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge last year.
31 May 2017, 09:00
Two in critical condition after accident at sea
A speedboat from the Summer Island Resort collided with a docked fishing vessel around 10:30 pm on Tuesday night, injuring 14 staff members from the resort in North Malé atoll.
31 May 2017, 09:00
Faris Maumoon prevented from visiting dying aunt
The home ministry claimed the lawmaker was barred from leaving the Maldives because he might stay overseas to impede an ongoing investigation.
31 May 2017, 09:00
Japan grants US$25m for digital broadcasting project
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed an agreement with the government Tuesday to provide up to ¥2,792 million (US$25 million) in grant aid for a project to develop a digital terrestrial television broadcasting network.
31 May 2017, 09:00
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