Maldives News
Death penalty for trafficking, swallowed drugs and vape seizures
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6.
07 Dec 2025, 09:07
Dissecting decentralisation: how island councils are about to change
With more changes to the Decentralisation Act approved, we take a closer look at what is happening to local governance in the atolls.
04 Dec 2025, 17:14
Not just flowers and photo-ops: what Malé needs from its mayor
Mayor Adam Azim is campaigning for a second term, but what does it take to lead the country’s capital?
02 Dec 2025, 16:51
Maldives reefs at risk as coral tipping point is crossed
New research finds warm-water reefs have passed their climate threshold, endangering reef nations.
01 Dec 2025, 14:13
Council downsizing, Moody's rating and ex-president privileges
News in brief from Thursday, November 27.
28 Nov 2025, 10:19
One hook, one fish, one code: The Maldives already has ethical tuna. Now we must prove it.
Certifications don't tell the entire story.
27 Nov 2025, 15:00
Police suspensions, judge impeachment and recalled ambassador
News in brief from Wednesday, November 26.
27 Nov 2025, 09:32
Left without light: a deadly wait for power in Addu
A decade of outages and broken promises.
26 Nov 2025, 17:26
Redoubled dredging, council abolition and dropped charges
News in brief from Tuesday, November 25.
26 Nov 2025, 10:06
"I realised I could not return home for a very long time": Shahindha Ismail on six years in exile
From Black Friday to global human rights leadership.
25 Nov 2025, 17:52
Judiciary protest, recall vote and assembly restrictions
News in brief from Monday, November 25.
25 Nov 2025, 10:41
The MVR 9 billion arrears claim doesn't add up
Official records show MVR 3.12 billion, not 9.
24 Nov 2025, 15:54
Fayyaz resignation, court purge and Villimalé housing
News in brief from Sunday, November 23.
24 Nov 2025, 10:00
Public plots for garbage collection: Malé's land giveaway exposed
President Muizzu handed out Malé's land almost for free.
23 Nov 2025, 13:24
Missing cigarettes, Islamic bounds and minister's suspension
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22.
23 Nov 2025, 08:43
Judicial probe, Raud plea and Zetta body cams
News in brief from Thursday, November 20.
21 Nov 2025, 10:20
The president's claim that gangs "no longer exist" is a dangerous illusion
"A two-decade problem cannot disappear overnight."
20 Nov 2025, 18:09
Murder charges, e-gates rollout and COP30 call
News in Brief from Wednesday, November 19.
20 Nov 2025, 08:48
Dead on arrival: a shark fishery with no fishers
Three weeks on, regulatory barriers keep boats docked.
19 Nov 2025, 17:16
Fiscal optimism, terrorist connection and budget deficit
News in brief from Tuesday, November 18.
19 Nov 2025, 09:29
Showing 19 / 814