Maldives News
News in brief: long weekend and JSC task-force
The president declared next Sunday a public holiday.
05 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maldives bans NGO over ‘anti-Islamic’ report
The Maldivian Democracy Network will be dissolved in 45 days.
05 Nov 2019, 09:00
Record US$2.4bn budget proposed for 2020
Funds allocated for new bridge, seaport and 10,000 housing units.
04 Nov 2019, 09:00
Monday roundup: judge shares cartoon of president in chains
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
04 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: public health conference and fake news
Medals of bravery awarded to nine soldiers.
04 Nov 2019, 09:00
Sunday roundup: dozen detained from opposition Victory Day protest
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
03 Nov 2019, 09:00
Weekend roundup: tension escalates between watchdog and Supreme Court
A roundup of the top stories over the weekend.
02 Nov 2019, 09:00
Thursday roundup: businessmen-lawmakers oppose income tax
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
31 Oct 2019, 09:00
Wednesday roundup: Mahaz confirmed as new Supreme Court justice
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
30 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Maldives ambassador presents credentials to Queen
24 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in September.
30 Oct 2019, 09:00
Tuesday roundup: president appeals against weaponising Islam
A roundup of the day’s top stories
29 Oct 2019, 09:00
Monday roundup: income tax, record budget and corruption probes
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
28 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: new taxation commissioner approved
A lighthouse wreck washed up on a northern island.
28 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: arrangements made for lawmakers to meet constituents
41 accidents occurred in Malé last week.
27 Oct 2019, 09:00
Opposition warns of ‘popular uprising’ as ban MDN protests continue
More than 100 councils have backed calls to ban the NGO for “slandering Islam.”
27 Oct 2019, 09:00
MMPRC scandal: list of beneficiaries grows to 267
Stolen funds were used for political activities.
27 Oct 2019, 09:00
Sunday roundup: police tape and implicated lawmakers
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
27 Oct 2019, 09:00
Weekend roundup: murder suspect found on stranded speedboat
A roundup of top stories over the weekend.
26 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: committee approves taxation commissioner
US$1.5 million spent on free education scheme.
24 Oct 2019, 09:00
Thursday roundup: terrorist recruiter and no-bid contracts
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
24 Oct 2019, 09:00
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