Maldives News
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
Maldives wins first gold medal in an international sporting event
A Maldivian athlete made history on Sunday, winning the first gold medal at an international sporting event. Hassan Saaid won the gold medal for the 100 meter sprint at the ongoing Indian Ocean Island Games (IOIG).
03 Aug 2015, 09:00
Official accused of corruption nominated to human rights watchdog
President Abdulla Yameen has nominated to the human rights watchdog an official accused of defrauding the state of MVR24million (US$1.55million) in 2009 and 2011.
03 Aug 2015, 09:00
Major changes to traffic flow in Malé
The roads around the Islamic Centre in central Malé are set to be pedestrianized in an effort to relieve traffic congestion and to allow the use of the adjacent Republic Square for mass prayers, the ministry of housing has said.
03 Aug 2015, 09:00
Yameen welcomes state appeal of ex-president’s terrorism conviction
Welcoming the Prosecutor General’s decision to appeal a terrorism conviction against former president Mohamed Nasheed, President Abdulla Yameen today pledged to do all he can to address the opposition leader’s concerns through the Maldivian judicial processes.
03 Aug 2015, 09:00
Supreme Court blocks appeals of decade-old rulings
The Supreme Court has annulled a High Court ruling on a 46-year-old land dispute, claiming the court’s decision to reopen the case disrupted the system of governance and upset the peace.
03 Aug 2015, 09:00
Government authorised to award multi-million dollar projects without bidding
Changes brought to the public finance regulations by the finance ministry in late May has authorised the cabinet to award ‘mega projects’ and projects carried out with concessional loans or assistance from a foreign country without a bidding process or approval by the tender evaluation board.
02 Aug 2015, 09:00
Campaign against foreign freeholds gains more support
The Youth Integrity Network (YIN) called on President Abdulla Yameen to revoke the amendment last night and joined hands with youth movement Heylaa [Awake] in organizing a rally on Friday (August 7).
02 Aug 2015, 09:00
New study reconfirms presence of oil and gas in the Maldives
A new study has confirmed the presence of oil and gas in the Maldives, but it is not yet clear if fossil fuel extraction is economically viable, Fisheries Minister Mohamed Shainee has said.
02 Aug 2015, 09:00
Schools in Narudhoo remain closed over dengue
Schools in all but one island in the Maldives reopened today after being closed for more than a month due to a severe dengue fever outbreak.
02 Aug 2015, 09:00
Intermittent power outages expected in Malé City
Power was cut off in the Henveiru and Maafanu wards of the capital for an hour today with the State Electricity Company (STELCO) struggling to handle a peak load in electricity usage.
02 Aug 2015, 09:00
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