Maldives News


Opposition defends ex-Islamic minister over Dr Afrasheem murder report
Shaheem was accused of lying to the inquiry commission.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00


Maldives parliament dismisses Supreme Court justices
Chief Justice Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed Abdulla removed from the bench.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00


Adeeb denies bomb and arson allegations by ex-MP Nazim
The allegations were made to a presidential inquiry commission.
18 Nov 2019, 09:00


News in brief: job centre and infant mortality
A British tourist drowned near Kuredu resort.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00


Visa exemption deal signed with Morocco
The agreement takes effect on January 31.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00


Dr Afrasheem killed by ‘jihadi group’ linked to al-Qaeda
Ex-Islamic minister Dr Shaheem accused of lying to inquiry commission.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00


Verdict due in ex-president Yameen’s money laundering trial
A new bench rejected the defence’s appeal for a fresh trial.
17 Nov 2019, 09:00


President’s office defends number of political posts
The number remains lower than before, the president’s spokesman insisted.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00


New child protection law passed with mandatory vaccination
The new law would raise age of consent to 18 years.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00


Speaker expels MP Rozaina from parliament chamber
The Addu Meedhoo MP protested the speaker’s refusal to grant her a point of order.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00


Ex-president Yameen confident of acquittal
Yameen said he “can’t be touched” if the trial is fair.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00


News in brief: criminal court suspends trial telecasts
The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture is due to visit next week.
14 Nov 2019, 09:00


Watchdog recommends dismissal of Chief Justice Didi and Justice Adam Mohamed
The JSC also suspended the pair.
13 Nov 2019, 09:00


Proposed picnic island draws criticism over lack of natural beach
The picnic island is to be developed on a reclaimed lagoon.
13 Nov 2019, 09:00


Teenager killed in tragic road accident
A bus hit the motorcycle driven by the girl’s mother.
13 Nov 2019, 09:00


Chief justice slams ‘illegal’ suspension of Supreme Court director
Didi accused the Department of Judicial Administration of “bullying” court staff.
13 Nov 2019, 09:00


Opposition files corruption cases against president, speaker and defence minister
The complaints concerned alleged misuse of state resources on private trips.
13 Nov 2019, 09:00


News in brief: Fuwad Thowfeek approved for Elections Commission
Bank of Maldives opened a Business Centre in Malé.
13 Nov 2019, 09:00


News in brief: tax revenue and new broadcasting commissioners
The president nominated six individuals for the broadcasting regulator.
12 Nov 2019, 09:00


Watchdog summons ‘unlawful,’ contends Justice Adam Mohamed
The justice challenged the legitimacy of the watchdog’s ethics probe.
12 Nov 2019, 09:00

