Maldives News
Maldives parliament approves first female Supreme Court justices
The president’s nominees were confirmed with 62 votes in favour.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Nasheed apologises for ‘no jobs for pepper spray’ comments
The speaker of parliament criticised demands for government jobs by activists.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Customs seizes more than 100 books with ‘irreligious content’
The books were confiscated from an annual book fair.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives summit ends after row between Indian and Pakistani lawmakers
The row erupted when Pakistan’s deputy speaker raised the issue of Kashmir.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Sri Lankan Prime Minister addresses Maldives parliament
Guardian visas were pledged for parents and grandparents of Maldivian students.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives president promises justice for abducted journalist’s murder
Rilwan was beheaded and his body was sunk, a presidential commission found.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Prosecution witness testimony concluded in ex-president’s money laundering trial
The admissibility of a statement from the anti-corruption chief was contested.
03 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives and Sri Lanka renew visa facilitation agreement
Both countries will offer a free 90-day visa on arrival.
02 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Abducted journalist’s writing offered in new book
‘What Rilwan Spoke About’ features a curated selection of translated articles.
01 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
South Asian Speakers Summit begins in Maldives
The annual gathering focuses on Sustainable Development Goals.
01 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Rilwan killed by Maldives group linked to al-Qaeda, presidential commission reveals
The group recruits locals to fight in Syria.
01 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Wastewater analysis identifies illicit drug use in Maldives
Cannabis and heroin were the most used drugs.
01 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
It’s not only political prisoners who need a fair judiciary – businesses need it too
Op-ed by Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and co-founder of Soneva resorts.
01 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Five dead in tragic accident at sea
Five people drowned after the speedboat capsized.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
President nominates ex-finance minister for central bank governor
The confirmation vote at parliament is expected next week.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Over 200 convicts released since December
Nearly 400 prisoners are awaiting sentences.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
US$20m project launched to ‘enhance youth employability’
The project aims to foster entrepreneurship and provide vocational training.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Identity of secret witnesses compromised
Names were revealed in documents shared with defence lawyers.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Adeeb tagged and released to house arrest
The electronic tag allows monitoring of the ex-vice president’s whereabouts.
29 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Sri Lankan prime minister invited to address Maldives parliament
Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to arrive on an official visit on September 2.
28 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
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