Maldives News


‘Political trust’ restored between China and Maldives
The Chinese ambassador hailed Foreign Minister Shahid’s recent visit to Beijing.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00


Maldives ratifies three international conventions
The Maldives acceded to treaties on arms trade and cluster munitions.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00


Fresh corruption charges raised against ex-vice president
Seven cases were filed at the criminal court on Sunday.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00


40 child sexual abuse cases reported in August
A total of 101 cases involving violence against children were reported.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00


Maldives forges partnerships for ocean protection
Agreements were signed with Parley for the Oceans and Blue Prosperity Coalition.
28 Sep 2019, 09:00


Young Maldivians join global climate strike
Students skipped school to protest in front of the main government office building.
27 Sep 2019, 09:00


Maldives tourism hit by Thomas Cook collapse
804 holidaymakers who booked with the travel giant were in the Maldives.
26 Sep 2019, 09:00


Newport ordered to vacate Malé waterfront property
Strada was ordered to pay MVR1.1 million owed as rent and fines.
26 Sep 2019, 09:00


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, 09:00


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, 09:00


First ‘integrated resort’ opens in Maldives
Nine islands were reclaimed from a lagoon near Malé.
24 Sep 2019, 09:00


Mayor calls for independent inquiry of Malé warehouse fire
No reason to suspect arson, says police.
24 Sep 2019, 09:00


Lawmakers accept anti-terror legislation with reservations
MDP MPs called for the removal of Prosecutor General Bisham.
23 Sep 2019, 09:00


Malé industrial village ‘unsuited’ to relocate warehouses
The opposition criticised the government in the aftermath of Friday night’s warehouse fire.
23 Sep 2019, 09:00


Government moves to relocate and regulate chemical warehouses
The authorities have been under fire over failure to attend to numerous complaints.
22 Sep 2019, 09:00


More than 400 people displaced in Malé warehouse fire
443 people were forced out of their homes.
21 Sep 2019, 09:00


Warehouse fire in Maldives capital claims one life
A 49-year-old woman was trapped in a building opposite the warehouse.
21 Sep 2019, 09:00


Maldives foreign minister meets Chinese vice president
Speaker Nasheed continues to accuse China of trapping Maldives in debt.
19 Sep 2019, 09:00


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, 09:00


Islamic ministry probes celebration of Hindu festival
Indian teachers celebrated the festival on Kulhudhuffushi island.
19 Sep 2019, 09:00

