Maldives News

Lawmaker sparks debate on citizenship for foreign residents

The majority leader floated the idea of naturalising long-term residents.

Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen

The defence plans to call former central bank governor Azeema Adam.

Mobile apps made mandatory for taxis

The Transport Authority also announced fixed rates.

Ex-president Yameen taunts ‘failed’ government

The incumbent should admit failure and resign, the opposition leader said.

Maldives seeks closer ties with Seychelles

President Solih’s trip to Seychelles was the first state visit by a Maldives head of state.

India sends back asylum-seeking ex-vice president to Maldives

Adeeb was handed over to Maldivian authorities at the maritime border.

Maldives ex-vice president seeks asylum in India

Adeeb has not been allowed to disembark.

‘Mobile clinic’ to offer free legal advice

The programme kicks off in Addu City on Friday.

Watchdog investigates criminal court chief judge

Probes are ongoing into complaints against several top judges.

Ex-lawmaker’s fuel supplier ordered to pay US$1.2m to state company

Meridiam owed STO for fuel released on credit in 2010.

Ex-vice president detained in India after fleeing Maldives

Police said efforts are underway to bring Adeeb back.

Suspects with criminal records arrested in 6kg drug bust

They included “a high-profile drug trafficker.”

Corruption hinders progress of health sector, says president

Solih acknowledged poor health services on all inhabited islands.

Withdrawal of retirement savings approved to fund Hajj pilgrimage

The withdrawal limit was raised to cover 80 percent of the pilgrimage’s cost.

Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips

The previous administration spent MVR27 million on travel expenses last year.

Presidential commission seeks charges over prisoner’s death

It was the first case wrapped up by the inquiry commission.

Yameen Rasheed murder planning started in a mosque, testifies secret witness

The witness implicated the six defendants during anonymised testimony.

China funds renovation of Maldives foreign ministry

Policy solutions pledged through Maldives tourism masterplan

In a fiery speech, Speaker Nasheed underscored the plight of resort workers.

Rules tightened for polygamous marriages

A statement would be required from the first wife.