Maldives News


Maldives moves to disallow longline fishing
The decision came after warnings from the EU of a fish exports ban.
16 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Adeeb freed from house arrest
The former vice president served a 15-day sentence for contempt of court.
15 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Lawmakers appeal for protection of Maldives fisheries industry
Four resolutions were submitted to parliament.
15 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Minister questioned over disappearance of teenager
A 14-year-old boy under state care went missing for two weeks.
15 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives eliminates mother-to-child transmission of HIV
The WHO certified the Maldives for achieving the milestone.
15 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives elects first ever Bar Council
Maumoon Hameed was elected president of the new regulatory body.
14 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Judicial watchdog to investigate chief justice
The JSC will also probe complaints against Supreme Court justices Abdulla Areef and Adam Mohamed Abdulla.
11 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-MPs deny selling fuel at inflated price
Fenaka Pvt Ltd bought overpriced diesel from firms linked to ex-MPs, claims new managing director.
11 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Yameen arrives at Criminal Court to sign statements
Trial date has yet to be announced but his lawyer thinks it will be soon.
11 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Bangladeshi worker dies after being crushed by bags of cement
Construction site accidents are all too common in Malé, one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
11 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Single mother denies selling child who has been taken into care
Impoverished mother says she willingly gave toddler to childless couple because it was best for the child.
10 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Yameen, adviser to appear in court over money laundering
Ex-president and his former adviser Azima Shakoor will be tried separately on Thursday.
10 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Fugitive Luthufee brought back to Maldives
The leader of an armed coup attempt to serve the rest of his life sentence.
10 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Seychelles backs Maldives’ bid to host IOIG 2023
Foreign affairs and youth, sports and community development ministers visiting rival nations to win support.
09 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Judicial watchdog committee recommends Didi be sacked
The 10-member Judicial Service Commission will now consider the committee’s recommendation.
09 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Dozens of Bank of Maldives staff implicated in historic embezzlement scheme
The corruption watchdog’s new president said most of the 38 employees involved dealt with cheque clearance.
09 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


7 officers suspended as police brutality probe underway
In a social media video, four plain-clothes policemen look to be beating up an unresisting man.
09 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Parliament committee discusses possible police negligence in Rilwan’s abduction
The meeting was held behind closed doors while a confidential letter was discussed.
08 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Over 1,400 lawyers to vote in historic Bar Council Elections
A president, vice-president and six executive committee members will be elected on Saturday.
07 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Saudi Arabia continues extra hajj visa policy for Maldives
Saudi Arabia has awarded the Maldives 1,000 extra hajj visas since 2014.
07 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

