Maldives News


News in brief: onion prices soar
The onion shortage was caused by flooding in India.
10 Oct 2019, 09:00


Thursday roundup: Maldives Supreme Court poses ‘major threat to democratic rule’
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
10 Oct 2019, 09:00


A crisis of social cohesion
Controversy over an NGO report sheds light on deeper societal issues, writes Ibrahim Thayyib.
10 Oct 2019, 09:00


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, 09:00


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


News in brief: fraudulent work permits seized
Suspect arrested over drug bust at sea.
08 Oct 2019, 09:00


Minivan Brief: MVR1bn paid out as compensation
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
08 Oct 2019, 09:00


Minivan Brief: President promises action against insulting Islam
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
07 Oct 2019, 09:00


News in brief: 150kg of heroin seized en route to Maldives
A local fishing boat went to collect the drug shipment.
07 Oct 2019, 09:00


News in brief: Fuel bowsers and LED lights
Licences for 30 fuel bowsers were cancelled.
06 Oct 2019, 09:00


Minivan Brief: Weaponised Islam and #MvTreeGrab
A roundup of top stories.
06 Oct 2019, 09:00


Maldives NGO under investigation for ‘mocking Islam’ in radicalisation report
A campaign has been launched to ban NGO Maldivian Democracy Network.
05 Oct 2019, 09:00


Five-year Strategic Action Plan unveiled
Key pledges include housing for 20,000 families and five tertiary hospitals.
03 Oct 2019, 09:00


Maldives coral reefs show signs of resilience and recovery
Scientists expected to find dead and dying reefs.
02 Oct 2019, 09:00


Maldives sets new free diving record
The event was part of weeklong activities to mark Tourism Day.
02 Oct 2019, 09:00


Malé warehouse fire in numbers
26 buildings were evacuated in the densely-packed residential neighbourhood.
01 Oct 2019, 09:00


Harbour fire victims remain hospitalised
Seven men suffered burns but escaped without serious injuries.
01 Oct 2019, 09:00


Families displaced by Malé warehouse fire start to return
Some buildings needed to be demolished.
30 Sep 2019, 09:00


Parliament approves changes to anti-terror law
Lawmakers baulked at detaining suspects for 48 hours.
30 Sep 2019, 09:00


Tourist arrivals up 12 percent in August
Arrivals reached 1.1 million by the end of August.
30 Sep 2019, 09:00

