Maldives News
New chief justice and prosecutor general approved as parliament breaks for recess
Hussain Shameem was confirmed as the chief prosecutor.
07 Dec 2019, 09:00
Record budget passed for 2020
Expenditure was increased by an additional MVR366 million.
05 Dec 2019, 09:00
Taxi driver murdered in Hulhumalé
The 59-year-old was stabbed to death.
05 Dec 2019, 09:00
Justice Ghanee impeached
64 MPs voted to remove Ghanee from the Supreme Court bench.
04 Dec 2019, 09:00
Agreements signed with India for key projects
Three fish processing factories to be developed across the country.
04 Dec 2019, 09:00
Maldivian ‘terrorist leaders’ face criminal charges
Charges sought against alleged leaders of al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates.
04 Dec 2019, 09:00
Audit flags illegal expenses by home ministry
More than MVR800,000 was spent on a boatyard.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
Criminal court chief judge resigns ahead of impeachment vote
Hailam was suspended for sharing a cartoon of the president in chains.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
Rape victim taken under state care
The 13-year-old girl gave birth after an illegal marriage.
03 Dec 2019, 09:00
President nominates Suood and Muthasim to Supreme Court
Muthasim Adnan was nominated as the next chief justice.
02 Dec 2019, 09:00
Bangladeshi caught operating guesthouse with 100 undocumented workers
The unregistered guesthouse was unhygienic and poorly ventilated.
02 Dec 2019, 09:00
Opposition launches protests over ex-president’s jailing
Several protesters were detained but released without charges.
01 Dec 2019, 09:00
Extremist suspect arrested over rape of 13-year-old girl
Ismail Hammad was arrested upon his release from hospital.
01 Dec 2019, 09:00
Prosecutor General resigns ahead of impeachment vote
Bisham was accused of lying to parliament’s judiciary committee.
28 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maldives ex-president convicted of money laundering, sentenced to five years in prison
The five-judge panel also imposed a US$5 million fine.
28 Nov 2019, 09:00
Home minister defends police as MPs warn of ‘deep state’
Imran was at odds with lawmakers over the response to recent revelations.
27 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Seven injured in fuel boat fire
The fire victims are in stable condition.
27 Nov 2019, 09:00
Parliament seeks action in response to Dr Afrasheem murder report
Parliament recommended an inquiry into Jamiyyathul Salaf’s finances.
27 Nov 2019, 09:00
Home minister opposes lifting restrictions on freedom of assembly
The freedom of assembly law presently requires written permission from the police.
27 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Dhoonidhoo’s ‘Alcatraz’ demolished
The Greater Malé Industrial Zone Ltd is under audit.
26 Nov 2019, 09:00
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