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Maldives News

Politics

Maldives central bank governor resigns

Naseer was accused of unlawful interference with the anti-money laundering watchdog.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Politics

Supreme Court justices face censure for taking over case

The case was before the civil court.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Politics

Maldives hails launch of Indian moon mission

The foreign ministry called Chandrayaan-2 “a beacon of hope.”

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Politics

Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament

Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Crime

Maldives court frees alleged jihadi fighter

No suspects charged with joining militant groups have been convicted to date.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

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

Politics

Maldives chief prosecutor denies political influence

Prosecutor General Bisham defended her track record during the previous administration.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Politics

Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices

The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Environment

Maldives produces electricity from waste in historic first

A regional centre generated electricity from burning waste.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Crime

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

Crime

Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official

Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of lying to an oversight committee.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Crime

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

Politics

Foreign minister extols China-Maldives partnership

The praise was at odds with Speaker Nasheed’s criticism of Chinese debt.

22 Jul 2019, 09:00

Politics

Former government blamed for unfinished housing projects

Construction was alleged to have stalled on over 1,450 housing units.

22 Jul 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

India becomes second largest market for Maldives tourism

Indian tourists now account for the second highest market share.

22 Jul 2019, 09:00

Culture

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

Crime

Parliament reconsiders perjury charges against top Bank of Maldives official

Deputy CEO Shareef was accused of lying to an oversight committee.

22 Jul 2019, 09:00

Politics

Planning minister defends pace of development projects

The development plan involves dividing the country into 19 regions.

21 Jul 2019, 09:00

Business & Tourism

Foreign ministry to host temporary UK visa application centre

It will be open on August 5 and 6.

21 Jul 2019, 09:00

Crime

Maldives ex-president’s money laundering trial begins

The hearing was the first to be broadcast live on television.

21 Jul 2019, 09:00

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