Maldives News
Episode 13: Breaking up Addu – what's at stake in the referendum
Ahead of tomorrow’s referendum, Addu leaders are divided over whether the atoll should remain a city or return to individual island councils.
24 Oct, 3:45 PM
Road redevelopment, judge suspension and mother mistake
News in brief from Thursday, October 23.
24 Oct, 10:21 AM
Light bulbs and bureaucracy: three Addu islands vote on breaking away
Saturday's vote pits administrative freedom against unified strength.
23 Oct, 8:35 PM
Protest resignation, terror charges and Majlis clash
News in brief from Wednesday, October 22.
23 Oct, 9:09 AM
When is democracy undemocratic? Addu's referendum and the autonomy dilemma
Does local autonomy trump collective will?
22 Oct, 5:29 PM
MACL resort, SEZ township and HDC dues
News in brief from Tuesday, October 21.
22 Oct, 9:00 AM
Home is where you can't vote: The problem of "permanent address"
Their home is Malé. Their ballot box is elsewhere.
21 Oct, 4:34 PM
Financing scheme, Laamu airports and media commission
News in brief from Monday, October 20.
21 Oct, 8:59 AM
Rebellion or revolution? Why Maldives' anti-party movement faces co-option
Opinion: The playbook for hijacking your discontent.
20 Oct, 5:17 PM
Money printing, protest detainees and poll date
News in brief from Sunday, October 19.
20 Oct, 7:17 AM
Adeeb Files Part 2: the parliament that money bought
MPs caught requesting cash, jobs, and favours.
19 Oct, 6:25 PM
Plea deal, referendum campaign and diving record
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18.
19 Oct, 9:02 AM
Fatal storms, rough seas and Fenaka trial
News in brief from Thursday, October 16.
17 Oct, 7:14 AM
Adeeb Files Part 1: the bagmen who moved millions
A guided tour of 1,700 messages from the bros.
16 Oct, 5:22 PM
Heist fallout, Bestinet defence and Ooredoo fintech
News in brief from Wednesday, October 15.
16 Oct, 8:57 AM
Beyond rhetoric: four reforms that would genuinely strengthen local governance
City councillors earn MVR 35,000 with no defined duties.
15 Oct, 4:05 PM
Heist arrests, police corruption and PayPal launch
News in brief from Tuesday, October 14.
15 Oct, 9:41 AM
Fishermen say Muizzu "misspoke" as gulper shark pledge faces global opposition
No plan, trade restrictions loom, PADI warns of tourism damage.
14 Oct, 6:10 PM
MDP summons, sukuk confidence and triple elimination
News in brief from Monday, October 13.
14 Oct, 9:01 AM
Episode 12: Shiman's lawyer recounts procedural chaos after private photo leak
The opposition activist's photo was leaked hours after police seized her phone.
13 Oct, 2:16 PM
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