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Maldives News

Politics

Ex-VP Adeeb freed as court quashes corruption conviction

The High Court overturned the eight-year sentence and ordered a retrial.

30 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

New Majlis gets to work with Nasheed as speaker

The former president was elected speaker with the support of 67 MPs from the 87-member house.

29 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Police deny damaging homes raided for drugs

37 people were arrested during the raids.

28 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Vehicle registration suspended in Hulhumalé

The number of registered vehicles increased to 108,532 last year.

28 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Environment

Monsoon rains cause flooding in south-central Maldives

Floodwaters have been pumped out from 43 homes.

28 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Retired South African judge assisting with judicial reform

Johann Kriegler is conducting an assessment of the Maldives judiciary.

28 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Falling glass injures three people in Malé

There were three separate incidents on Monday.

28 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Nasheed chosen as consensus candidate for speaker

The two main contenders nominated the former president after a divisive campaign.

28 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Ownership transfer halted for islands leased by MMPRC

More than US$90 million paid as resort acquisition fees was stolen.

27 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Supreme Court overturns ex-VP’s terrorism conviction

Adeeb’s combined 33-year jail sentence is now down to eight years.

27 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Environment

The Maldives Plastic Warriors

Parley for the Oceans has been collecting and shipping plastic from the Maldives.

27 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Modi to visit Maldives after election victory

The visit in early June is yet to be officially confirmed.

26 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Environment

Bridge subcontractor’s boat stopped with illegally mined sand

The Chinese embassy denied reports that the boat belonged to the bridge contractor.

26 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Child sex offender arrested after confessing to vigilante group

The 19-year-old suspect was stripped and forced to walk in his underwear.

26 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Dozen arrested for eating during fasting hours

Eating before sunset is a criminal offence during Ramadan.

26 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Crime

Dhiffushi unrest under control: police

One man was arrested over a knife fight.

26 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

No taxes owed by GMR from US$271m arbitration award

The arbitration ruling indemnified the Indian developer from any tax liabilities.

26 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

President Solih backs Afeef for speaker

Former president Nasheed favours MP Aslam.

23 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives defends UN vote on Chagos Islands dispute

The Maldives was among six countries that opposed demanding an end to British control.

23 May 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

Public invited to donate books for inmates

Books can be dropped off at the Aminiya School hall.

23 May 2019, 9:00 AM

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