Maldives News
Two women arrested for burying ‘miscarried’ fetus
Two women were arrested today on the island of Maaemboodhoo in Dhaalu Atoll on a charge of burying a four-month old fetus in secrecy.
18 Aug 2015, 09:00
Vilimalé health centre upgraded to tertiary hospital
The health centre in the capital’s suburb Vilimalé has been upgraded and reopened as a tertiary hospital.
17 Aug 2015, 09:00
Malé under water: frequent floods demonstrate climate vulnerability
A few hours of heavy rain in Malé City on Monday morning inundated streets, snarled traffic, flooded the main hospital and caused a roof to cave in at a primary school, prompting concern over the island city’s vulnerability to and lack of preparedness for extreme weather.
17 Aug 2015, 09:00
Fuvahmulah concerned over government plans to sell off its land
The government has identified several plots of lands in Fuvahmulah to lease or sell for economic development, without consultation with the island’s residents or its council.
17 Aug 2015, 09:00
Jailed ex-defence minister seeks Supreme Court order to expedite appeal
An appeal of Nazim’s 11-year jail sentence on weapons smuggling charges remains stalled at the High Court after the Supreme Court transferred two judges on the five-judge-panel to a newly created branch in the south.
17 Aug 2015, 09:00
State to allocate office space for PPM and MDP
The parliament today amended the Political Parties Act, mandating the state to allocate office space or plots of land to political parties with more than 20,000 members.
17 Aug 2015, 09:00
Island at center of ‘End Surf Exclusivity’ campaign to become heritage site
The government has terminated a contract to develop a boutique surf resort on the island of Thamburudhoo in Kaafu atoll, and pledged to keep the island open to the public as a “surfing heritage site.”
17 Aug 2015, 09:00
Government and resorts sign zero waste declaration
The environment ministry and some 99 resorts signed a declaration to promote sustainable tourism and protection of marine and coastal ecosystems in the Maldives at the opening ceremony of the “Sixth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific” held at the Dharubaaruge convention centre this morning.
16 Aug 2015, 09:00
Committee sets 10,000-member threshold for political party funding
The parliament’s independent institutions committee has approved amendments proposed to the Political Parties Act to set a threshold of 10,000 registered members for political parties to be eligible for state funding.
16 Aug 2015, 09:00
Drawing the wrong lessons from Singapore
President Yameen and his cabinet tout Singapore as a development model for the Maldives. They admire its combination of prosperity and one-party rule. But if they conclude authoritarianism is behind Singapore’s success, they are drawing the wrong lesson, writes Hawwa Kareem
16 Aug 2015, 09:00
Strong winds rip off roofs, damage farmland in the south
Strong winds and heavy rain in southern Addu City and Fuvahmulah Island uprooted trees, damaged farmland and ripped off roofs on Friday.
15 Aug 2015, 09:00
Most of debris from Maldives not from MH370, says Malaysia
Most of the debris found in the Maldives were not from missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, the Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lal has said.
15 Aug 2015, 09:00
Government steps up shore protection efforts
The Maldives is stepping up efforts to address beach erosion this year with projects worth MVR313million (US$20million) ongoing in some 16 islands, a fraction of the number of islands that require urgent shore protection measures.
15 Aug 2015, 09:00
Indian High Commissioner to Maldives transferred to Denmark
The Indian High Commissioner of India to the Maldives Shri Rajeev Shahare has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Denmark, the Indian external affairs ministry has said.
15 Aug 2015, 09:00
UK company offers to conduct oil exploration in Maldives
Fisheries minister Dr Mohamed Shainee held a press conference at the president’s office with officials from the company yesterday amidst skepticism over the possibility of extracting oil and opposition to the move on environmental grounds.
13 Aug 2015, 09:00
Malé hit by tidal swells
Tidal swells hit the eastern waterfront of Malé around 11:30pm last night, flooding the outer road and cafés and restaurants in the carnival area with water up to one and a half feet.
13 Aug 2015, 09:00
More ‘MH370 debris’ found from uninhabited Maldivian island
The latest piece of debris was found washed ashore on the island of Maamendhoo in Laamu atoll by a man who went to the uninhabited island for fishing. He described the debris as “a metal object with greyish colour and two-feet long.”
13 Aug 2015, 09:00
PG appeals Nasheed’s terrorism conviction at High Court
The Prosecutor General’s (PG) office has appealed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s conviction on terrorism charges at the High Court.
13 Aug 2015, 09:00
Only ruling party MPs can propose bills on taxes, state expenditure
The ruling party dominated People’s Majlis amended today its standing orders to prevent opposition MPs from submitting legislation relating to taxes and public finance.
12 Aug 2015, 09:00
Man injured in lightning strike at sea
A man was injured in a lightning strike at sea near the capital Malé at 12:15pm today. He suffered injuries to his head and ears and is receiving treatment at the ADK hospital.
12 Aug 2015, 09:00
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