Maldives News


News in brief: Australian arrested with cocaine
Parliament vets nominees for commissioner general of taxation.
14 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Monday roundup: economic growth and sacking of broadcasting commissioner
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
14 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Sunday roundup: terrorism, corruption and hate speech
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
13 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: Addu City hit by severe flooding
Floodwaters entered more than 280 homes.
13 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives suspends NGO for ‘slandering Islam’
International rights groups urges government to reverse decision.
12 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: onion prices soar
The onion shortage was caused by flooding in India.
10 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Thursday roundup: Maldives Supreme Court poses ‘major threat to democratic rule’
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
10 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


A crisis of social cohesion
Controversy over an NGO report sheds light on deeper societal issues, writes Ibrahim Thayyib.
10 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: US$1.5bn deal signed with Islamic finance corporation
Parliament is looking into custodial abuse and complaints about civil service commissioners.
09 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Minivan Brief: ex-president’s money laundering trial concludes
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
09 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: fraudulent work permits seized
Suspect arrested over drug bust at sea.
08 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Minivan Brief: MVR1bn paid out as compensation
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
08 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Minivan Brief: President promises action against insulting Islam
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
07 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: 150kg of heroin seized en route to Maldives
A local fishing boat went to collect the drug shipment.
07 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


News in brief: Fuel bowsers and LED lights
Licences for 30 fuel bowsers were cancelled.
06 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Minivan Brief: Weaponised Islam and #MvTreeGrab
A roundup of top stories.
06 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives NGO under investigation for ‘mocking Islam’ in radicalisation report
A campaign has been launched to ban NGO Maldivian Democracy Network.
05 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Five-year Strategic Action Plan unveiled
Key pledges include housing for 20,000 families and five tertiary hospitals.
03 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives coral reefs show signs of resilience and recovery
Scientists expected to find dead and dying reefs.
02 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives sets new free diving record
The event was part of weeklong activities to mark Tourism Day.
02 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM

