Maldives News
Preaching licenses suspended as authorities launch counter-terrorism operation
Homes of suspected extremists raided on Maduvvari island.
18 Dec 2019, 09:00
Income tax signed into law
A personal income tax will be introduced for the first time.
18 Dec 2019, 09:00
About 1,400 extremists ‘willing to kill’ in Maldives
An ISIS bomb plot was foiled in 2017, the police chief revealed.
17 Dec 2019, 09:00
Landmark changes ratified to decentralisation law
One-third of council seats reserved for women.
16 Dec 2019, 09:00
Nasheed reignites ‘debt trap’ row with Chinese ambassador
The speaker’s remarks were at odds with the foreign minister.
15 Dec 2019, 09:00
Ports company audit uncovers corrupt deals
MPL spent MVR86 million without a bidding process.
12 Dec 2019, 09:00
980 councillors to be elected in April
One-third of seats will be reserved for female candidates.
12 Dec 2019, 09:00
UN Human Development Report highlights inequality in Maldives
The Maldives was ranked 104 out of 189 countries.
11 Dec 2019, 09:00
Maldives capital flooded after heavy downpour
Several main streets were inundated.
11 Dec 2019, 09:00
Grand welcome for South Asian Games medal winners
Hassan Saaid made history by winning gold in the 100-meter dash.
10 Dec 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog warns against no-bid contracts
The ACC recommended revision of public finance rules.
09 Dec 2019, 09:00
New chief justice and prosecutor general approved as parliament breaks for recess
Hussain Shameem was confirmed as the chief prosecutor.
07 Dec 2019, 09:00
Record budget passed for 2020
Expenditure was increased by an additional MVR366 million.
05 Dec 2019, 09:00
Taxi driver murdered in Hulhumalé
The 59-year-old was stabbed to death.
05 Dec 2019, 09:00
Justice Ghanee impeached
64 MPs voted to remove Ghanee from the Supreme Court bench.
04 Dec 2019, 09:00
Agreements signed with India for key projects
Three fish processing factories to be developed across the country.
04 Dec 2019, 09:00
Maldivian ‘terrorist leaders’ face criminal charges
Charges sought against alleged leaders of al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates.
04 Dec 2019, 09:00
Audit flags illegal expenses by home ministry
More than MVR800,000 was spent on a boatyard.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
Criminal court chief judge resigns ahead of impeachment vote
Hailam was suspended for sharing a cartoon of the president in chains.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
Rape victim taken under state care
The 13-year-old girl gave birth after an illegal marriage.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
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