Maldives News


More than 400 people displaced in Malé warehouse fire
443 people were forced out of their homes.
21 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Warehouse fire in Maldives capital claims one life
A 49-year-old woman was trapped in a building opposite the warehouse.
21 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives foreign minister meets Chinese vice president
Speaker Nasheed continues to accuse China of trapping Maldives in debt.
19 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Terrorist groups designated and US$220m lost to corruption: President Solih meets the press
Translated excerpts from the president’s press briefing.
19 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Islamic ministry probes celebration of Hindu festival
Indian teachers celebrated the festival on Kulhudhuffushi island.
19 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Court dismisses charges raised over oil supply to North Korea
A Maldivian-flagged vessel was accused of busting sanctions.
19 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-vice president sentenced to three months over escape attempt
Adeeb was charged with obstruction of justice.
19 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Audit exposes corruption at National Center for Information Technology
Wrongdoing was flagged in three projects worth over MVR90 million.
19 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Construction worker falls to death
The 37-year-old fell from the eighth floor.
18 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives bans recruitment of Bangladeshi labourers for one year
A “regularisation programme” was launched for migrant workers.
18 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives signs UN arbitration convention
Maldivian courts will be obliged to enforce arbitration awards.
18 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Murder suspects acquitted after 13 years
Two defendants were cleared after a retrial.
18 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Broadcasting regulator moves to censor political satire show
Raajje TV was asked to censor the use of slang on Maakana Show.
17 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-vice president pleads guilty over escape attempt
Adeeb was charged with obstruction of justice for fleeing in defiance of a travel ban.
17 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


High Court judge suspended over Rilwan abduction
Hassan Ali was immigration controller when the journalist went missing.
17 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Demotion of policemen accused of beating suspect under review
The police brutality was caught on video.
16 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Inquiry commission seeks Rilwan abduction suspect
The commission posted video footage of the male suspect.
16 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


MDP MPs concerned over proposed changes to anti-terrorism law
Ruling party lawmakers are due to meet the Attorney General to share concerns.
15 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


President ratifies new Maldives heritage law
Changes to the tax administration law were also ratified.
15 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM


Immigration under fire for deporting suspects without investigation
No Maldivian has been convicted of human trafficking to date.
15 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM

