Maldives News
President approves MVR174m payout to Dheebaja
A ruling party lawmaker alleged corruption over the failure to seek a Supreme Court review.
26 Nov 2019, 09:00
MDP announces provisional results despite complaints from MP Aslam
Aslam submitted 11 complaints after losing the MDP vice presidency.
25 Nov 2019, 09:00
Authorities unaware of 13-year-old’s alleged marriage
The child was deprived of education and healthcare.
25 Nov 2019, 09:00
UN special rapporteur concerned over ‘near-complete impunity’ for torture
Watchdog bodies failed to “ensure an effective system for oversight and accountability.”
25 Nov 2019, 09:00
Police probes online harassment of barista
Only one case of sexual harassment has been prosecuted so far.
25 Nov 2019, 09:00
Islamic State logo spray-painted on Maaugoodhoo walls
Four men came to the island and left after spray-painting several walls.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen lambasts government at opposition rally
MP Hussain Mohamed Latheef rejoined PPM.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
Extremist group with child brides under investigation
A 13-year-old girl was found to be pregnant.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maldives welcomes 1.5 millionth tourist of 2019
News in brief.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
Gayoom appeals for fraternity among political parties
The ex-president urged parties to find common ground.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
Coffeeshop vandalised with anti-LGBT threat
A former female employee faced harassment for wearing a suit.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
Judicial administration bought vehicles at inflated prices
Three cars and a van were purchased at double or triple the actual cost.
24 Nov 2019, 09:00
President opens national arts and crafts exhibition
‘Fannu Expo’ features over 30,000 products.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
News in brief: buy a T-shirt, plant a tree
1.6kg of cocaine was seized from two Brazilians.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
MPs clash over Afrasheem murder report
Shouting matches erupted at the security services committee.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Plans scrapped to change design of Hiyaa flats
The size of a two-bedroom flat is 550 square feet.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Nasheed and Shifaz reelected in MDP leadership polls
With 87,439 eligible voters, the turnout was 27 percent.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Salaf protests innocence over Dr Afrasheem murder report
The religious conservative NGO is accused of inciting hatred.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
Maleesha owner sentenced to eight years over Hajj fraud
The company defrauded dozens of people who paid to perform the pilgrimage.
23 Nov 2019, 09:00
EPA imposes MVR275k fine for illegal vegetation removal
The island’s leaseholder is former MP Hassan Adil.
21 Nov 2019, 09:00
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