Maldives News
Sunday roundup: terrorism, corruption and hate speech
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
13 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Addu City hit by severe flooding
Floodwaters entered more than 280 homes.
13 Oct 2019, 09:00
Maldives suspends NGO for ‘slandering Islam’
International rights groups urges government to reverse decision.
12 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: onion prices soar
The onion shortage was caused by flooding in India.
10 Oct 2019, 09:00
Thursday roundup: Maldives Supreme Court poses ‘major threat to democratic rule’
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
10 Oct 2019, 09:00
A crisis of social cohesion
Controversy over an NGO report sheds light on deeper societal issues, writes Ibrahim Thayyib.
10 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: US$1.5bn deal signed with Islamic finance corporation
Parliament is looking into custodial abuse and complaints about civil service commissioners.
09 Oct 2019, 09:00
Minivan Brief: ex-president’s money laundering trial concludes
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
09 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: fraudulent work permits seized
Suspect arrested over drug bust at sea.
08 Oct 2019, 09:00
Minivan Brief: MVR1bn paid out as compensation
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
08 Oct 2019, 09:00
Minivan Brief: President promises action against insulting Islam
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
07 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: 150kg of heroin seized en route to Maldives
A local fishing boat went to collect the drug shipment.
07 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Fuel bowsers and LED lights
Licences for 30 fuel bowsers were cancelled.
06 Oct 2019, 09:00
Minivan Brief: Weaponised Islam and #MvTreeGrab
A roundup of top stories.
06 Oct 2019, 09:00
Maldives NGO under investigation for ‘mocking Islam’ in radicalisation report
A campaign has been launched to ban NGO Maldivian Democracy Network.
05 Oct 2019, 09:00
Five-year Strategic Action Plan unveiled
Key pledges include housing for 20,000 families and five tertiary hospitals.
03 Oct 2019, 09:00
Maldives coral reefs show signs of resilience and recovery
Scientists expected to find dead and dying reefs.
02 Oct 2019, 09:00
Maldives sets new free diving record
The event was part of weeklong activities to mark Tourism Day.
02 Oct 2019, 09:00
Malé warehouse fire in numbers
26 buildings were evacuated in the densely-packed residential neighbourhood.
01 Oct 2019, 09:00
Harbour fire victims remain hospitalised
Seven men suffered burns but escaped without serious injuries.
01 Oct 2019, 09:00
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