Maldives News
In Pictures: Maldives celebrates 54th Independence Day
The festivities included mass games, a route march and a float parade.
28 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Russia-Maldives visa exemption comes in force
Nationals of both countries will be allowed to stay visa-free for 90 days.
27 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives wins bid to host Indian Ocean Island Games in 2023
It will be the first international sporting event to be held in Maldives.
27 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives badminton star clinches gold in IOIG women’s singles
Nabeeha became the first Maldivian badminton player to win gold.
27 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Freedom, liberty and Maldivian ownership: President Solih’s Independence Day address
The speech heavily emphasised freedom as an inalienable right.
27 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Corrupt officials remain in office, alleges ex-governor in parting shot
Naseer accused his predecessor of complicity in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
25 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Charges raised over street harassment for first time in Maldives
The 56-year-old defendant appeared in court on Thursday.
25 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Lawmaker calls for dissolution of graft-riddled tourism company
Nearly MVR2 million was diverted to build the former ruling party’s office.
25 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Nine-year-old boy died of dengue fever
It was the first death caused by dengue in 2019.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
High Court sets aside conviction of ex-colonel
Fayaz was released last year after completing his prison term.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives central bank governor resigns
Naseer was accused of unlawful interference with the anti-money laundering watchdog.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court justices face censure for taking over case
The case was before the civil court.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives hails launch of Indian moon mission
The foreign ministry called Chandrayaan-2 “a beacon of hope.”
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives court frees alleged jihadi fighter
No suspects charged with joining militant groups have been convicted to date.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives and India sign US$400m currency swap deal
The swap facility is part of a US$1.4 billion assistance package.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives chief prosecutor denies political influence
Prosecutor General Bisham defended her track record during the previous administration.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices
The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives produces electricity from waste in historic first
A regional centre generated electricity from burning waste.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Governor defends removal of top anti-money laundering official
He was transferred after reporting suspicious transactions by former president Yameen.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
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