Maldives News
Sukuk rebound, housing U-turn and smart meters
News in brief from Wednesday, July 9.
10 Jul 2025, 9:07 AM
Replacing coconuts with dates: the erosion of Maldivian identity
The Maldives is abandoning its tropical heritage, argues historian Naajih Didi.
09 Jul 2025, 1:14 PM
Border insecurity, Maafaru airport and national service
News in brief from Tuesday, July 8.
09 Jul 2025, 9:30 AM
"We knew it was a scam": why thousands joined the GMCE pyramid scheme anyway
US$ 11 million moved through 10 digital wallets.
08 Jul 2025, 12:38 PM
Referendum law, Gulhifalhu agreements and Rasmalé loans
News in brief from Monday, July 7.
08 Jul 2025, 9:25 AM
Good morning diplomacy: the Chinese ambassador charming Maldivians one post at a time
A conversation with Ambassador Kong Xianhua.
07 Jul 2025, 3:54 PM
Farumuli resort, bullying confessions and council buildings
News in brief from Sunday, July 6.
07 Jul 2025, 8:44 AM
Let the people decide: referendums as democracy's last defence
The MDP chairman proposes constitutional reforms.
06 Jul 2025, 3:27 PM
A German couple’s tribute to island life
Ananea Madivaru’s first gallery exhibition features Hermann and Margret Liemann’s portraits of island life – rare glimpses of the Maldives before the tourism boom.
04 Jul 2025, 3:55 PM
Protest charges, terminal lease and kidnapping cases
News in brief from Thursday, July 3.
04 Jul 2025, 11:53 AM
“Complete waste of time”: mandatory A-Levels push faces rural reality check
Only 59 out of 212 schools offer A-Levels.
03 Jul 2025, 4:43 PM
Yellowfin emergency, MMPRC finances and party numbers
News in brief from Wednesday, July 2.
03 Jul 2025, 9:30 AM
MDP at 20: the party that lost its soul
“MDP became DRP,” says founding member.
02 Jul 2025, 4:31 PM
Solar City, residence investment and dollar withdrawals
News in brief from Tuesday, July 1.
02 Jul 2025, 9:45 AM
Why the Maldives hit Chinese shopping sites with a 30 percent fee
The tax reflects the US dollar black market premium.
01 Jul 2025, 6:12 PM
E-commerce tax, Singapore MoUs and Shaman trial
News in brief from Monday, June 30.
01 Jul 2025, 9:08 AM
No bodies, no blood, no answers: what happened to Malé's missing cats?
A police investigation is underway after 280 cats vanished without a trace.
30 Jun 2025, 4:04 PM
Infant death, Singapore visit and halal Hankede
News in brief from Sunday, June 29.
30 Jun 2025, 10:06 AM
A US$ 90 million trail that went nowhere: the MMPRC scandal's unresolved legacy
A timeline of the unprecedented embezzlement scheme.
29 Jun 2025, 4:55 PM
Halal tourism, free zone and MDP leadership
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28.
29 Jun 2025, 8:36 AM
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