Maldives News
Save Our Waves: Why we protest
A surf break is not like any other play ground. It is a living playground. It is constantly changing. Every surf break has a personality and so many moods, writes Ahmed Rifaee Abdul Sattar, a Maldivian surfer. “We, the surfers at Raalhugandu are facing the destruction of our surf break. Many of us consider the place their home. “
02 Mar 2016, 09:00
Three newspapers barred from criminal court over judge’s photo
The criminal court has indefinitely barred three government-aligned newspapers, a day after court officials forced reporters to delete photos of Judge Abdul Bari Yoosuf from their cameras.
01 Mar 2016, 09:00
National bank slashes interest rates on some loans
The Bank of Maldives has announced plans to slash interest rates on housing and personal loans and has launched a new loan scheme to encourage investment in green technologies.
01 Mar 2016, 09:00
MDP deputy leader remanded for ten days
Mohamed Shifaz, the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party’s vice president who was arrested on a charge of disobeying police officers on Monday, has been remanded in custody for ten days.
01 Mar 2016, 09:00
MDP questions sudden surge in foreign reserves
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party has called for an inquiry into the sudden hike in Maldives’ foreign reserves. The source of some US$400million is unknown, the party said in a report issued on Monday.
01 Mar 2016, 09:00
Maldives surfers protest China bridge
Eleven surfers, including Maldives’ body boarding champion, were arrested Monday evening when they protested against the construction of a bridge they say could destroy Malé’s main surf break.
01 Mar 2016, 09:00
Secret terror trial for Muleeaage bomb suspects sparks concern
A major criminal trial involving four men charged with terrorism over an alleged bomb plot at the statehouse Muleeaage will be held entirely in secret, the prosecutor general’s office has said.
01 Mar 2016, 09:00
Court hears challenge to former Auditor General’s removal
The Maldives High Court has begun hearing a case that will decide whether the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives was right to remove former Auditor General Niyaz Ibrahim more than a year ago. The case is being heard 14 months after it was filed.
29 Feb 2016, 09:00
Judge contests suspension at civil court
A top judge indefinitely suspended for alleged criticism of appointments to the appellate High Court has challenged his suspension at the civil court.
29 Feb 2016, 09:00
First lady distributes cash in visits to Malé households
First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim distributed cash during visits to households in Malé amidst concern over the first couple’s involvement in the theft of hundreds of millions of dollars from state coffers.
29 Feb 2016, 09:00
Court delays sentencing women in airport protest for fourth time
Today’s hearing was reportedly cancelled because one of the women involved in the case was abroad, said Mariyam Zubair, another defendant in the case.
29 Feb 2016, 09:00
Anti-graft NGO lambasts Speaker’s silence on corruption
Anti-graft group Transparency Maldives has slammed Speaker Abdulla Maseeh for his silence and inaction over allegations of MPs’ involvement in Maldives’ biggest ever corruption scandal.
29 Feb 2016, 09:00
Majority leader faces storm of criticism for spitting at female MP
Majority leader Ahmed Nihan has attracted a storm of criticism for spitting at a female opposition MP’s face during a heated exchange over corruption allegations on the parliament floor on Wednesday.
28 Feb 2016, 09:00
Raajje TV faces inquiry for airing corruption allegations against president
The Maldives Broadcasting Commission has launched an investigation into a talk show aired by Raajje TV in which an opposition member levelled allegations of corruption at President Abdulla Yameen.
28 Feb 2016, 09:00
Amnesty slams Maldives for lack of action on judicial reform
Amnesty International has slammed President Abdulla Yameen’s administration over its failure to address mounting concern over judicial independence.
28 Feb 2016, 09:00
Policeman demoted for ‘alleging corruption’ in delayed housing project
A senior policeman was demoted last week after he alleged corruption in the delay of a housing project for police officers, The Maldives Independent understands.
28 Feb 2016, 09:00
Opposition MPs fined US$6.5 over fake bills featuring president’s face
Two opposition MPs were fined Saturday for dumping fake dollars featuring President Abdulla Yameen’s face outside his residence in protest over his alleged involvement in the Maldives’ biggest-ever corruption scandal.
28 Feb 2016, 09:00
Commonwealth criticised for lack of action on Maldives
A New Delhi-based rights group has criticised the Commonwealth’s failure to penalise the Maldives, arguing that the government’s “continued disregard of core Commonwealth values warrants a formal action.”
27 Feb 2016, 09:00
Police continue to block anti-corruption protests
Police officers attempted to block the opposition’s anti-corruption walk for a fourth week on Friday by setting up multiple road blocks along protesters’ path and confiscating a megaphone.
27 Feb 2016, 09:00
Maldives establishes new counter terrorism center
President Abdulla Yameen established Thursday a new body on counter terrorism amidst continuing concern over the steady outflow of Maldivians joining the Syrian civil war.
27 Feb 2016, 09:00
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