Maldives News
Plans unveiled for an ‘industrial village’ in Malé
The ministry of housing and infrastructure awarded projects to two state-owned companies yesterday to develop an “industrial village” and a foodcourt in Malé’s southwestern harbour.
14 Jan 2016, 09:00
Senator McCain ‘standing for human rights in the Maldives’
Jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s international lawyers Jared Genser and Amal Clooney met with US Senator John McCain yesterday as their campaign seeking targeted sanctions to secure the opposition leader’s release intensifies.
14 Jan 2016, 09:00
Policeman fired for theft wins high court bid to get job back
The High Court ruled that the dismissal of former Chief Station Inspector Mohamed Habeeb in February 2014 was unfair as he was not convicted of a crime in a court of law. The Maldives Police Service was ordered to reinstate the ex-policeman and provide compensation for lost wages.
14 Jan 2016, 09:00
The rot at the top: Will President Yameen answer for corruption?
The anti-corruption watchdog has promised to question President Abdulla Yameen if required in order to conduct a thorough investigation of a tourism corruption scandal that has embroiled his former deputy, home minister and MPs. But critics are questioning the commission’s integrity.
14 Jan 2016, 09:00
Government revenue in December falls below forecast
“A 9.7 percent shortfall in revenue collection for December 2015 compared to the projection was observed for Green Tax, tourism sector GST and airport service charge. This is due to the 14.5 percent lower-than-expected tourist arrivals in November 2015,” MIRA explained in its December revenue collection report.
13 Jan 2016, 09:00
Schools open for new academic year
Schools across the Maldives opened today for the new academic year with more than 75,000 students enrolled in 223 schools.
13 Jan 2016, 09:00
New Indian High Commissioner takes up post
The new Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, Akilesh Mishra, presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen this morning. Mishra, formerly India’s consul general in Toronto, Canada, replaces outgoing High Commissioner Rajeev Shahare.
13 Jan 2016, 09:00
US urged to impose targeted sanctions against Maldives officials
President Abdulla Yameen’s repressive rule, “blind-eye” to religious extremism, and pervasive human rights abuses, which include the jailing of former President Mohamed Nasheed, “constitute an extraordinary threat to US national security and foreign policy,” renowned campaign group Freedom Now has said.
13 Jan 2016, 09:00
Bullet parts discovered on Maldives island
Parts of bullets used in military training exercises have been discovered in an island in north-central Raa Atoll, according to the police.
13 Jan 2016, 09:00
Concern over prolonged remand for boat blast suspects
The criminal court has been periodically extending the remand detention of several boat blast suspects. Most of them, including Ahmed Ashraf and Hamid Ismail, are now detained on charges that are not related to the blast.
13 Jan 2016, 09:00
Three arrested on charges of raping an underaged girl
Two men and a minor have been arrested from the southern island of Madaveli in Gaaf Dhaal atoll on suspicion of raping an underaged girl.
13 Jan 2016, 09:00
Judges required to seek Supreme Court approval for time off from work
“It has come to our attention that courts are not able to hold hearings as per court schedules because many judges are on leave at the same time. Henceforth, judges of any court in the Maldives are required to obtain permission from the Supreme Court to take leave from work,” the Supreme Court said.
12 Jan 2016, 09:00
Indian foreign secretary pledges “continued support” during official visit
During a courtesy call at the president’s office yesterday, Dr Jaishankar and President Abdulla Yameen “spoke of supporting each other in the international arena and in times of political distress.” The current administration is facing sanctions and mounting diplomatic pressure over the imprisonment of opposition leaders including former President Mohamed Nasheed.
12 Jan 2016, 09:00
Ex vice president’s comments on Nasheed’s transfer to house-imprisonment ‘not true’
The president’s office said that former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb’s claims were baseless and that of a man who stood “accused of dangerous activities.”
12 Jan 2016, 09:00
President Yameen’s plans for a new deputy unclear
The ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives says it does not know if President Abdulla Yameen’s plans to appoint a new deputy, but said MPs are considering amending the constitution to reduce the number of votes required to impeach the vice president.
12 Jan 2016, 09:00
Adeeb’s lawyers question validity of terror charges
Detained former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb cannot be prosecuted on suspicion of carrying a weapon under the now-repealed 1990 anti-terrorism law, his lawyers have contended.
12 Jan 2016, 09:00
Two arrested as discontent boils over Kulhudhuffushi woman’s death
Two men were arrested in Kulhudhuffushi for calling for prolonged protests over a primary school teacher’s death following a botched caesarean section.
11 Jan 2016, 09:00
Yameen commuted Nasheed’s jail sentence, says Adeeb
Detained former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has confirmed the authenticity of a document authorizing former President Mohamed Nasheed’s transfer from jail to house-imprisonment.
11 Jan 2016, 09:00
Second hearing in top tourism official’s graft charges postponed
A second hearing in graft charges against Abdulla Ziyath, a tourism official and close associate of former vice president Ahmed Adeeb, was cancelled today because the presiding judge is on leave.
11 Jan 2016, 09:00
Azima Shakoor appointed as legal affairs minister
President Abdulla Yameen made four new ministerial appointments today. Former Attorney General Azima Shakoor was appointed as minister of legal affairs at the president’s office.
10 Jan 2016, 09:00
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