Maldives News
A year ago today, our brother, friend and fellow reporter disappeared
Today, August 8, marks one year to the day our brother, friend and fellow journalist Ahmed Rilwan disappeared. The international community must intervene urgently to pressure the government to seek foreign forensic expertise and conduct an independent inquiry, writes the Find Moyameehaa team.
08 Aug 2015, 09:00
Verdict in airport protest delayed for a second time
The Criminal Court has delayed for the second time a verdict against some 15 opposition supporters of charged with protesting in March at the restricted Malé international airport.
06 Aug 2015, 09:00
President inaugurates Hulhumalé tertiary hospital project
President Abdulla Yameen today inaugurated a US$80 million project for the construction of a multi-specialty tertiary hospital in Hulhumalé by Tree Top Investments.
06 Aug 2015, 09:00
Maldives to deport foreign cashiers
Migrant workers found working as cashiers will be deported immediately, the department of immigration has warned. A “special raid operation” has been launched in Malé today to identify expatriate cashiers.
06 Aug 2015, 09:00
Imran taken back into police custody
The Adhaalath Party president’s transfer to prison, just a day after the criminal court chief judge placed him under house arrest, was based on a secret intelligence report and points to a rift within the criminal court.
06 Aug 2015, 09:00
Chief judge questions charges against suspects accused of assaulting policeman
The chief judge repeated his criticism of the PG office’s decision to charge 11 out of 13 suspects with assault using a dangerous weapon despite evidence showing the accused beating a policeman with their hands and feet.
06 Aug 2015, 09:00
Vice president Adeeb in Egypt on first official visit
In his first official visit since assuming the vice presidency last month, Adeeb is due to attend the opening of a new Suez Canal pathway measuring 35km – a key project in Egyptian president Abdul Fattah Al Sisi’s economic agenda.
06 Aug 2015, 09:00
Bangladeshi worker arrested on charges of child sexual abuse
A Bangladeshi worker was arrested on Saturday night on suspicion of sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl on the island of Nilandhoo in Faafu atoll.
06 Aug 2015, 09:00
Sheikh Imran transferred to house arrest
The President of Adhaalath Party Sheikh Imran Abdulla, indicted for terrorism and held in a high security prison, was transferred to house arrest today.
05 Aug 2015, 09:00
Maldives picks up more medals in Indian Ocean Island Games
The Maldives has to date won a total of seven medals at the ongoing Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG) in Reunion.
05 Aug 2015, 09:00
Malé’s northern waterfront under construction again
Malé City’s northern waterfront is once again under construction with the presidential pier and the Republic Square closed to the public for further renovations. Two massive pine trees at the main square have also been uprooted.
05 Aug 2015, 09:00
Indian foreign secretary departs after official visit
The foreign secretary’s visit came amidst fears of Chinese military expansion in the Maldives following controversial amendments brought to the constitution that allow foreigners to own freeholds in the country with an investment of US$1 billion.
05 Aug 2015, 09:00
A letter for my grand daughter
In a letter to her future grand daughter, Sea, a Maldivian writer, reflects on the meaning of home in a country marred by corruption.
05 Aug 2015, 09:00
A council in name only
The government’s dismal treatment of the Malé City councilors and their staff feel like an act of reprisal against the residents of Malé, simply for having voted for the opposition, writes Mohamed Saif Fathih.
05 Aug 2015, 09:00
Cash prizes and beach sports part of Elections Commission’s democracy week
The Elections Commission is to celebrate democracy in October with a debate, poster and essay competitions, quizzes, beach sports and a family evening.
04 Aug 2015, 09:00
MPs raise concern over Addu power cuts, expenses for independence celebrations
Opposition MPs are raising questions over the government’s use of some MVR150million (US$9.7million) for the Golden Jubilee of Independence celebrations and persistent power outages in southern Addu City
04 Aug 2015, 09:00
Majority of Maldivians travel overseas for medical treatment
Some 57 percent of Maldivians travel overseas for medical purposes while 32 percent travel for vacation, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) ‘Maldivians Traveling Abroad Survey’ released today.
04 Aug 2015, 09:00
Parliament rejects bills proposed by opposition MPs
The parliament has rejected two pieces of legislation submitted by main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) MPs on imposing price controls for staple foodstuffs and dissolving inactive companies.
04 Aug 2015, 09:00
Judges’ integrity and ethics in question five years after life appointment
Data published by the JSC show there are now only 14 judges who lack the required academic qualifications. But the JSC’s performance in investigating complaints against judges remained dismal. Only 39 of 150 complaints were fully investigated in 2014.
04 Aug 2015, 09:00
Terrorism bill could suppress political activity, warn opposition MPs
The draft legislation states that inciting violence at demonstrations and threatening the country’s independence and sovereignty will be considered acts of terrorism and specifies penalties of up to 25 years in jail.
03 Aug 2015, 09:00
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