Maldives News


MDP MPs shoot down ‘super committee’ proposed by speaker
The committee was to evaluate nominees by the president that require parliamentary approval.
20 Aug 2019, 09:00


Lawmaker’s resort company blacklisted from recruiting Filipinos
MP Jabir’s Yacht Tours was blacklisted by the Philippines overseas employment regulator.
19 Aug 2019, 09:00


Ex-WAMCO boss faces corruption charges
Shifau is accused of abuse of authority to unduly benefit a third party.
19 Aug 2019, 09:00


Raft of legislation submitted to reverse draconian laws
Other proposed changes would require officials of independent bodies to disclose finances.
18 Aug 2019, 09:00


Fuvahmulah City Council assures public access to beach
Plans to lease plots for guesthouses prompted concerns of “gated tourism.”
18 Aug 2019, 09:00


Customs seize 2.5kg of heroin
It was found in the luggage of two men who arrived from India and Sri Lanka.
18 Aug 2019, 09:00


Ihsan vs state: A father’s 12-year fight for justice
The Supreme Court awarded MVR7 million in damages for medical negligence.
17 Aug 2019, 09:00


Healthcare remains top purpose of travel
But the proportion of Maldivians travelling for medical treatment is declining.
14 Aug 2019, 09:00


MET predicts bad weather to continue
Strong winds tore off roofs in the southern atolls.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00


Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal
The anti-money laundering watchdog’s former top official testified to a parliamentary committee.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00


Thalassaemia Society raises alarm after death of eight patients
A ninth patient died on Thursday.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00


‘Terrorist group’ behind Rilwan’s abduction
Rilwan’s family said the state was failing to deliver justice.
08 Aug 2019, 09:00


Prosecutor General declines to raise charges over custodial death
The evidence was deemed insufficient to prove criminal intent.
08 Aug 2019, 09:00


Registered taxis exempted from using mobile app
Taxi drivers denied planning to stage a strike.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00


Health insurance company funded jogging track
Aasandha also gave US$12,300 to the former first lady’s charity.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00


Maldives backs India’s ‘right to amend laws as required’
India revoked the special status of Muslim-majority Kashmir.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00


Witness identifies suspects in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
The witness placed them at the crime scene.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00


MPs pull double shift ahead of Eid holidays
Speaker Nasheed decided to hold sittings at night.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00


Authorities shift blame on Adeeb’s escape
Prosecutor General Bisham blamed the Supreme Court.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00


Ex-VP pledges to spill the beans on corruption scandal
Prosecutors asked the Supreme Court to keep Adeeb in custody.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00

