Maldives News
Foreign money, not foreign neighbours: Rasmalé and the politics of land
When does a 99-year lease become a sale?
01 Oct, 18:28
HIV rise, Rasmalé revenue and murder trial
News in brief from Wednesday, September 30.
01 Oct, 09:00
A revolt from Europe to Moscow as Maldives taxes the world's travel agents
An Italian operator has dropped the Maldives in protest.
30 Sep, 15:58
Estate law, Yameen trial and MP disclosures
News in brief from Tuesday, September 29.
30 Sep, 09:07
'Should I just do it for you?': how two volunteers got the rufiyaa into Unicode
The MVR symbol is no longer a dollar in disguise.
29 Sep, 13:55
Constitutional challenge, CPI drop and smoking kiosks
News in brief from Monday, September 28.
29 Sep, 09:02
The invisible workforce behind the Maldives' reclaimed islands
Temporary residents of a place they built to last.
28 Sep, 13:48
Lease approval, qazf charge and stingray capture
News in brief from Sunday, September 27.
28 Sep, 09:02
Paying the port in dollars they don't have
Why locally owned shippers need a dedicated FX window.
27 Sep, 14:18
Rasmalé fallout, expat assault and Soneva sale
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26.
27 Sep, 08:29
Part two: The Holhin
What did Maldivians call the men of Cannanore, and why?
26 Sep, 15:44
Fire footage, Indian credit and Chinese contract
News in brief from Thursday, September 24.
25 Sep, 10:23
Born abroad, shut out at home: a Thoddoo family's 20-year wait for land
Former council president denies scrapping their registry to cost them plots.
24 Sep, 19:23
COO suspension, investment deadline and bowling alley
News in brief from Wednesday, September 23.
24 Sep, 08:59
'Not an inch sold': the Eagle Hills deal and the foreign ownership question
UAE developer says every resale or inheritance restarts a 99-year lease.
23 Sep, 19:57
Solih endorsement, plastic phase-out and BML tower
News in brief from Tuesday, September 22.
23 Sep, 08:04
Abandoned seafarers warned of hunger and anchor failure before Sinamalé bridge crash
The agencies involved say the failed mooring was not their responsibility.
22 Sep, 15:51
Commercial terms, foreign leaseholds and felled figs
News in brief from Monday, September 21.
22 Sep, 08:31
A 2003 housing promise doesn't justify a Hulhumalé plot at 2003 prices
The deal for Ahmed Zahir lacks a clear legal basis.
21 Sep, 14:31
Rasmalé township, ACC referrals and soggy straws
News in brief from Sunday, September 20.
21 Sep, 08:47
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