Maldives News


News in brief: criminal court suspends trial telecasts
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture is due to visit next week.
14 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Watchdog recommends dismissal of Chief Justice Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed
The JSC also suspended the pair.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Proposed picnic island draws criticism over lack of natural beach
The picnic island is to be developed on a reclaimed lagoon.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Teenager killed in tragic road accident
A bus hit the motorcycle driven by the girl’s mother.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Chief justice slams ‘illegal’ suspension of Supreme Court director
Didi accused the Department of Judicial Administration of “bullying” court staff.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Opposition files corruption cases against president, speaker and defence minister
The complaints concerned alleged misuse of state resources on private trips.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: Fuwad Thowfeek approved for Elections Commission
Bank of Maldives opened a Business Centre in Malé.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: tax revenue and new broadcasting commissioners
The president nominated six individuals for the broadcasting regulator.
12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Watchdog summons ‘unlawful,’ contends Justice Adam Mohamed
The justice challenged the legitimacy of the watchdog’s ethics probe.
12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Chief justice refuses to accept summons from watchdog
The JSC is investigating 18 complaints against Didi.
12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Bank of Maldives enlists Singapore firm for forensic audit
Deloitte will probe transactions related to the MMPRC corruption scandal.
12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Criminal court judge’s home vandalised with axe
A threatening message was left on the acting chief judge’s door.
12 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Stability and constitutional supremacy: President Solih’s Republic Day address
The president highlighted key achievements of his administration.
11 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: tourist deaths and falling crime rates
Thirty-nine individuals recognised with national awards for special achievement.
11 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: corporate scholarships in January
World Bank executive directors visited the Maldives.
10 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Parliamentary committee condemns judge for ‘encouraging torture’
Judge Hailam shared a cartoon of the president and speaker in chains.
10 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Judge alleges coercion to sentence ex-president
Government officials sought assurances that Yameen will be jailed, Judge Hailam alleged.
09 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: MRM inaugural congress and Maldives membership of IORA
Maldives became a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
09 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Op-ed: How to stop unscrupulous businessmen charging obscene fines for late payments
The CEO of Soneva resorts calls for a cap on penalty interest.
09 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Thursday roundup: prosecution seeks to televise ex-vice president’s trial
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
07 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM

