Maldives News


Charges raised over street harassment for first time in Maldives
The 56-year-old defendant appeared in court on Thursday.
25 Jul 2019, 09:00


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, 09:00


Nine-year-old boy died of dengue fever
It was the first death caused by dengue in 2019.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


High Court sets aside conviction of ex-colonel
Fayaz was released last year after completing his prison term.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives central bank governor resigns
Naseer was accused of unlawful interference with the anti-money laundering watchdog.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Supreme Court justices face censure for taking over case
The case was before the civil court.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives hails launch of Indian moon mission
The foreign ministry called Chandrayaan-2 “a beacon of hope.”
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives court frees alleged jihadi fighter
No suspects charged with joining militant groups have been convicted to date.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


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, 09:00


Maldives chief prosecutor denies political influence
Prosecutor General Bisham defended her track record during the previous administration.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00


Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices
The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives produces electricity from waste in historic first
A regional centre generated electricity from burning waste.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00


Governor defends removal of top anti-money laundering official
He was transferred after reporting suspicious transactions by former president Yameen.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00


Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of lying to an oversight committee.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00


Judge concerned over delays in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
Monday’s hearing was cancelled after a defence lawyer called in sick.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00


Foreign minister extols China-Maldives partnership
The praise was at odds with Speaker Nasheed’s criticism of Chinese debt.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00


Former government blamed for unfinished housing projects
Construction was alleged to have stalled on over 1,450 housing units.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00


India becomes second largest market for Maldives tourism
Indian tourists now account for the second highest market share.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives women’s table tennis team wins historic gold at IOIG
It was first gold medal for the country in a team event.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00

