Maldives News


Live ammunition training suspended after stray bullet injured tourist
News in brief
07 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


NGO shutdown ‘shows repression hasn’t gone away’: Amnesty
Amnesty called on the government to reverse its decision to ban MDN.
06 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: raspberries recalled over virus scare
A new school is opening in Malé.
06 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Tuesday roundup: judge suspended ahead of ex-president’s verdict
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
05 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: long weekend and JSC task-force
The president declared next Sunday a public holiday.
05 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives bans NGO over ‘anti-Islamic’ report
The Maldivian Democracy Network will be dissolved in 45 days.
05 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Record US$2.4bn budget proposed for 2020
Funds allocated for new bridge, seaport and 10,000 housing units.
04 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Monday roundup: judge shares cartoon of president in chains
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
04 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: public health conference and fake news
Medals of bravery awarded to nine soldiers.
04 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Sunday roundup: dozen detained from opposition Victory Day protest
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
03 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Weekend roundup: tension escalates between watchdog and Supreme Court
A roundup of the top stories over the weekend.
02 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


Thursday roundup: businessmen-lawmakers oppose income tax
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
31 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Wednesday roundup: Mahaz confirmed as new Supreme Court justice
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
30 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: Maldives ambassador presents credentials to Queen
24 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in September.
30 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Tuesday roundup: president appeals against weaponising Islam
A roundup of the day’s top stories
29 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Monday roundup: income tax, record budget and corruption probes
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
28 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: new taxation commissioner approved
A lighthouse wreck washed up on a northern island.
28 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: arrangements made for lawmakers to meet constituents
41 accidents occurred in Malé last week.
27 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Opposition warns of ‘popular uprising’ as ban MDN protests continue
More than 100 councils have backed calls to ban the NGO for “slandering Islam.”
27 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


MMPRC scandal: list of beneficiaries grows to 267
Stolen funds were used for political activities.
27 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM

