Maldives News
Saved by the bull?
Did the Saudi king postpone the official visit because of the flu or MP Nihan’s leaked audio about amending the constitution to facilitate the sale of Faafu atoll Himithi to the deputy crown prince? asks Azra Naseem.
18 Mar 2017, 09:00
Saudi king’s visit to Maldives postponed
The foreign minister said the visit was postponed due to the flu outbreak. The announcement comes after a leaked audio clip of Majority Leader Ahmed Nihan talking about the sale of Himithi in Faafu atoll to Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman Al Saud.
17 Mar 2017, 09:00
MDP meeting hall raided for third time ahead of Saudi king’s visit
The meeting hall was previously raided twice amidst a crackdown against any attempts to carry out “demeaning” activities during upcoming official visits.
16 Mar 2017, 09:00
Maldives prepares to greet Saudi king
The Maldives is preparing for the official visit of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Saturday afternoon with rehearsals for the red-carpet welcoming ceremony at the Republic Square in Malé.
16 Mar 2017, 09:00
Woman dies in second H1N1 fatality as cases rise above 100
According to the Health Protection Agency, the number of confirmed H1N1 cases has reached 105 out of 335 suspected cases tested as of Tuesday.
16 Mar 2017, 09:00
Makeshift flu clinics swamped as H1N1 cases rise to 82
Both the government-run Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital and the private ADK hospital have also started offering the influenza vaccine to pregnant women.
15 Mar 2017, 09:00
Faris Maumoon questioned by anti-graft watchdog
The Anti-Corruption Commission summoned MP Faris Maumoon for questioning on Tuesday afternoon, drawing accusations of intimidation and harassment ahead of the upcoming no-confidence vote against the speaker of parliament.
15 Mar 2017, 09:00
As sole candidates, 13 councillors elected without contest
Thirteen councillors have been elected without a contest after the elections commission declared them winners by default in the absence of other contenders.
15 Mar 2017, 09:00
State electricity company allotted land for new powerhouse
The new powerhouse for the capital’s industrial village will also be used as a backup plant “when electricity goes out from time to time in Malé,” Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muiz said.
15 Mar 2017, 09:00
The things we do
“I am not pessimistic by nature, but I fear for the future of my homeland. Paradise is rarely regained in the political arena. The very nature of politics makes it so,” writes Latheefa Verall.
15 Mar 2017, 09:00
Human rights watchdog assures probe of hunger strike in Maafushi jail
HRCM Vice President Shifaq Mufeed told the press that the hunger strike was prompted by “tightened security measures” but an informed source alleged that electricity was cut off and some inmates were beaten.
15 Mar 2017, 09:00
Schools closed after H1N1 cases reach 51, fatality identified
The national health alert has been raised to level three based on the “rapid increase of cases” since February, the discovery of severe disease among high-risk patient groups, and the death of one flu patient.
14 Mar 2017, 09:00
MDP launches campaign, PPM introduces candidates for Malé city
The opposition MDP officially launched its local council election campaign with simultaneous rallies in the north and south on Thursday night as the ruling party introduced its candidates for the Malé city council.
13 Mar 2017, 09:00
Swine flu incidence growing in Maldives
With 27 cases so far this year, the incidence of swine flu is increasing in the Maldives but the situation does not warrant emergency measures such as issuing travel alerts or closing down schools, health officials said.
13 Mar 2017, 09:00
Police confiscate phones of social media activists
The police have confiscated the phones of Thayyib Shaheem and Shammoon ‘Lucas’ Jaleel , accusing the popular opposition social media activists of “spreading misinformation and sowing discord in society”.
13 Mar 2017, 09:00
Victim blaming and misogyny in Maldives
The reaction on social media platforms to a gang rape in Hulhumalé earlier this month exposed misogynistic views and blaming-the-victim attitudes among Maldivians.
13 Mar 2017, 09:00
Raajje TV sets up ‘defamation fund’ after hefty fines
The hefty fines were the first punitive action taken under the controversial 2016 defamation law. Failure to pay the fines within 30 days could result in the closure of the station and a jail term of up to six months for the former Raajje TV journalist.
12 Mar 2017, 09:00
Police orders removal of national flag from Gayoom’s office
The police have ordered the removal of the national flag from former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s office in Malé, citing new regulations that require the home ministry’s permission to hoist the national flag on private premises.
12 Mar 2017, 09:00
Adeeb’s lawyer slams report of escape attempt
Jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb’s lawyer has slammed a report in Vnews alleging that his client was transferred to a police custodial centre Wednesday after an attempt to escape from the high-security Maafushi prison.
12 Mar 2017, 09:00
Development or environment: A dilemma for Maldivians
Aside from the irreversible damage to fragile reefs from reclamation and dredging, the Maldives stands to lose the unique Islandness (ޖަޒީރާވަންތަކަން) of an ancient ocean civilisation, writes environmental scientist Ibrahim Mohamed.
12 Mar 2017, 09:00
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