Maldives News
Islamic Development Bank pledges US$117m
Finance Minister Ahmed Munawar secured the funds during meetings held on the sidelines of the IDB’s annual meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from May 16 to 21.
30 May 2017, 09:00
ACC orders re-evaluation of Hajj group bids
The anti-graft watchdog concluded after an inquiry that the unfairness of the bid evaluation process raised “suspicion that this was done to provide undue benefit to a particular party.”
30 May 2017, 09:00
Police ignore pleas from Yameen’s family for update on murder probe
“The past 37 days have been full of sorrow and heartache,” the family of the murdered liberal blogger said today, expressing concern with the police’s refusal to answer phone calls and text messages.
30 May 2017, 09:00
Police summons issued to liberal bloggers with threat of trial in absentia
Dr Azra Naseem, Muzaffar ‘Muju’ Naeem, and Hani Amir were told to present themselves to the police within 14 days to speak in their defence against unspecified allegations.
29 May 2017, 09:00
Zaid transferred to house arrest in mid-trial
Zaidul Ameen is accused of attempting to sell a secretly recorded conversation with Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed Mohamed.
29 May 2017, 09:00
Adeeb seeks medical leave from prison
Jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has sought permission to travel overseas for the treatment of glaucoma, kidney stones and internal cysts.
29 May 2017, 09:00
Sheikh under fire over claim of island with non-fasting majority
Sheikh Ali Zaid said he was told during a visit to an unnamed southern island that the majority of people have been eating during daytime at Ramadan for years.
28 May 2017, 09:00
STELCO warns of more power cuts in Malé
The State Electricity Company has warned of more power cuts in Malé after damage to a high-voltage cable left two-third of the capital without electricity in the early hours of Sunday.
28 May 2017, 09:00
Sheikh Imran and Nazim transferred to house arrest
The high-profile prisoners were transferred for the duration of the fasting month of Ramadan, which began Saturday.
28 May 2017, 09:00
President restricts powers of Fuvahmulah city council
After deliberations with the cabinet, President Abdulla Yameen decided Wednesday that the newly-elected Fuvahmulah city council will have the same powers and responsibilities as the Malé and Addu city councils.
28 May 2017, 09:00
Coral stone mosques: the last architectural masterpieces
The Maldives Independent spoke to renowned architect Mauroof Jameel following the publication of his book, “Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives, The Vanishing Legacy of the Indian Ocean.”
27 May 2017, 09:00
Maldives greets Ramadan
After traditional pre-fasting preparations and communal feasts, Maldivians joined Muslims around the world on Saturday to begin the holy month of Ramadan.
27 May 2017, 09:00
Seaplane crash lands in airport island lagoon
The nine passengers and three crewmembers were rescued and survived with minor injuries after the TransMaldivian Airways seaplane crash landed in the Hulhulé lagoon.
27 May 2017, 09:00
Media council backtracks on defamation complaints
The print and online media regulator had asked journalists from Raajje TV, VFP and Mihaaru to submit their defence to defamation complaints filed by the former chief communication officer at the president’s office.
25 May 2017, 09:00
Thoddoo fields damaged by heavy rainfall
“These damages came as the farmers were preparing for Ramadan. Now, this brings unprecedented losses to them. The estimated loss is currently more than MVR1 million (US$64,850),” said the Thoddoo council’s information officer.
25 May 2017, 09:00
Detention extended for ‘bomb plot’ suspects
Local media reported last month that the police had averted a bomb attack in the capital by arresting four people during midnight in Malé on April 24.
25 May 2017, 09:00
Elections Commission to disburse funds for political parties
With 39,502 members, the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives will receive MVR10 million (US$648,508). The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party with 29,350 members is entitled to MVR7.5 million (US$486,400).
25 May 2017, 09:00
Police seize drugs worth US$150k
The police seized drugs worth MVR2.3 million (US$149,000) and arrested six suspects during operations conducted during the weekend.
25 May 2017, 09:00
Keeping paradise pristine
Ahead of this year’s Ramadan and World Environment Day, UN resident coordinator Shoko Noda writes about the escalating waste issue in the Maldives.
25 May 2017, 09:00
‘A dark day’: lawyers and legal experts react to supreme court judgment
The supreme court’s judgment declaring itself the final authority on the validity of no-confidence and impeachment votes has drawn widespread criticism from lawyers, lawmakers and legal experts.
24 May 2017, 09:00
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