Maldives News
Verdict in Raajje TV cameraman trial delayed
Adam Zareer was told the judge overseeing his case had called in sick and postponed the verdict to February 27 when he turned up at the criminal court at 2pm.
16 Jan 2017, 09:00
Scandal-ridden ports company under investigation over boat deal
The state-owned Maldives Ports Limited is under investigation by the anti-graft watchdog over the procurement of a small boat badly in need of repairs for MVR5 million (US$65,000). The MPL is also under fire for paying MVR2.9 million as legal fees to a ruling party lawmaker.
16 Jan 2017, 09:00
‘Even if I were to go to jail, I will come back as a journalist’: Journalists at risk in their own words
Three Raajje TV journalists, on trial for obstructing police officers, share their thoughts on journalism and describe why they continue to report despite the risk of jail.
16 Jan 2017, 09:00
First lady launches Yameen’s 2018 re-election campaign
The event marks the start of a series of nationwide campaign activities organised and carried out by the first lady’s office and not the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives, officials said.
15 Jan 2017, 09:00
Trial begins for Maldivian man ‘who fought in Pakistan for nine years’
Mohamed Abdul Rahman is alleged to have fought with a militant group in Pakistan’s Waziristan for some nine years
15 Jan 2017, 09:00
Malé city councillor arrested on blackmailing charge
Zaidul Ameen, a Malé city councillor from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives, is under arrest on a bribery charge. The criminal court reportedly remanded Ameen to police custody for 15 days shortly after his arrest on Friday afternoon.
14 Jan 2017, 09:00
Gayoom questioned over missing hard drive
In a Twitter post, the former president said police officers “visited me in my office today and asked me if I knew anything about the missing PPM hard disk… I told them I know nothing”.
13 Jan 2017, 09:00
Major cyber attacks disrupt internet service across the Maldives
Disgruntled internet users are calling on telecoms companies for compensation after cyber attacks disrupted internet services across the Maldives for more than a week.
13 Jan 2017, 09:00
Tourist arrivals register double-digit growth in November
Despite tourist arrivals growing by 4.6 percent annually as of November, revenue from Tourism Goods and Services Tax last year decreased by -4.4 compared to 2015, suggesting shorter stays and lower spending by tourists.
12 Jan 2017, 09:00
Watchdog dismisses multiple corruption allegations against first lady
The ACC has ruled out corruption in the Sadagat Foundation’s distribution of dates gifted by Saudi Arabia in its name, and an Islamic ministry letter requesting that the charity be given US$12,000 of a donation made by a foreign donor to the Maldivian government.
11 Jan 2017, 09:00
Police seek to charge Nasheed for Yameen’s 2010 arrest
A spokesman said the police have sent files on the investigation to the prosecutor general’s office, but declined to comment on the charges against the opposition leader.
10 Jan 2017, 09:00
Tourism firms win legal bids to recover property despite evidence of graft
Two companies involved in the MMPRC scandal have won legal bids to recover an island and a lagoon seized by the Maldivian authorities after an audit report revealed that the state did not receive acquisition fees.
10 Jan 2017, 09:00
Adhaalath to boycott local council elections
Participating in the vote would legitimise an election that has been “unlawfully stolen” from the people, the religious conservative party said.
10 Jan 2017, 09:00
Couple found mysteriously dead buried in same grave
Qasim and his wife Razeena’s bodies were found dead in their bed on Sunday. The cause of their death remains a mystery.
09 Jan 2017, 09:00
School recalls textbooks after controversy over pictures of churches
A school in Hulhumalé has recalled all of its textbooks in the wake of a controversy over pictures of churches and Roman gods in its social studies textbooks that prompted accusations that the school was spreading Christianity and Paganism.
09 Jan 2017, 09:00
Local council elections date set for April 8
Local council elections will be held on April 8, the elections commission has announced. It also set a new deadline for candidacy papers allowing President Abdulla Yameen’s party to field candidates.
09 Jan 2017, 09:00
The great irony: a review of ex President Waheed’s biography
Does Waheed’s biography live up to the promise of truth and accountability its title, Justice, offers?
08 Jan 2017, 09:00
Dunya rejoins Yameen’s government
Gayoom has denounced his daughter’s shock return, saying he does not support her decision
05 Jan 2017, 09:00
National bank to set up airport kiosk for dollar sales
From January 8 onward, travellers can buy up to US$500 dollars per ticket through an online portal or at any BML branch. But the dollars must be collected from a dedicated area at the Velana International Airport after checking in at the departure terminal.
05 Jan 2017, 09:00
Media regulators, anti-graft watchdog drawn into fuel supply row
Media regulators and the anti-corruption commission have launched investigations in the bitter row between ruling party MP Riyaz Rasheed’s fuel supplier and the state ports company.
05 Jan 2017, 09:00
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