Maldives News


Malé warehouse fire in numbers
26 buildings were evacuated in the densely-packed residential neighbourhood.
01 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Harbour fire victims remain hospitalised
Seven men suffered burns but escaped without serious injuries.
01 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM


Families displaced by Malé warehouse fire start to return
Some buildings needed to be demolished.
30 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Parliament approves changes to anti-terror law
Lawmakers baulked at detaining suspects for 48 hours.
30 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Tourist arrivals up 12 percent in August
Arrivals reached 1.1 million by the end of August.
30 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


‘Political trust’ restored between China and Maldives
The Chinese ambassador hailed Foreign Minister Shahid’s recent visit to Beijing.
29 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives ratifies three international conventions
The Maldives acceded to treaties on arms trade and cluster munitions.
29 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Fresh corruption charges raised against ex-vice president
Seven cases were filed at the criminal court on Sunday.
29 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


40 child sexual abuse cases reported in August
A total of 101 cases involving violence against children were reported.
29 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives forges partnerships for ocean protection
Agreements were signed with Parley for the Oceans and Blue Prosperity Coalition.
28 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Young Maldivians join global climate strike
Students skipped school to protest in front of the main government office building.
27 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives tourism hit by Thomas Cook collapse
804 holidaymakers who booked with the travel giant were in the Maldives.
26 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Newport ordered to vacate Malé waterfront property
Strada was ordered to pay MVR1.1 million owed as rent and fines.
26 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Terrorism, climate change and return to democracy: President Solih addresses UN General Assembly
Solih became the first Maldivian leader to address the UNGA in seven years.
25 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Defence witness refuses to testify in ex-president’s money laundering trial
The defence wanted to call former central bank governor Dr Azeema Adam.
25 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


First ‘integrated resort’ opens in Maldives
Nine islands were reclaimed from a lagoon near Malé.
24 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Mayor calls for independent inquiry of Malé warehouse fire
No reason to suspect arson, says police.
24 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Lawmakers accept anti-terror legislation with reservations
MDP MPs called for the removal of Prosecutor General Bisham.
23 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Malé industrial village ‘unsuited’ to relocate warehouses
The opposition criticised the government in the aftermath of Friday night’s warehouse fire.
23 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Government moves to relocate and regulate chemical warehouses
The authorities have been under fire over failure to attend to numerous complaints.
22 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

