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Parliament moves ahead with new fisheries law
Business & Tourism

Parliament moves ahead with new fisheries law

Ruling party lawmakers called for significant changes at the committee stage.

21 Aug 2019, 09:00

Witnesses ‘under pressure’ in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
Crime

Witnesses ‘under pressure’ in Yameen Rasheed murder trial

Secret witnesses were “being influenced,” the prosecutor told the court.

21 Aug 2019, 09:00

New chancellors appointed to Islamic University and National University
Politics

New chancellors appointed to Islamic University and National University

The appointments come after changes to laws governing the two state universities.

20 Aug 2019, 09:00

MDP MPs shoot down ‘super committee’ proposed by speaker
Politics

MDP MPs shoot down ‘super committee’ proposed by speaker

The committee was to evaluate nominees by the president that require parliamentary approval.

20 Aug 2019, 09:00

Lawmaker’s resort company blacklisted from recruiting Filipinos
Business & Tourism

Lawmaker’s resort company blacklisted from recruiting Filipinos

MP Jabir’s Yacht Tours was blacklisted by the Philippines overseas employment regulator.

19 Aug 2019, 09:00

Ex-WAMCO boss faces corruption charges
Crime

Ex-WAMCO boss faces corruption charges

Shifau is accused of abuse of authority to unduly benefit a third party.

19 Aug 2019, 09:00

Raft of legislation submitted to reverse draconian laws
Politics

Raft of legislation submitted to reverse draconian laws

Other proposed changes would require officials of independent bodies to disclose finances.

18 Aug 2019, 09:00

Fuvahmulah City Council assures public access to beach
Culture

Fuvahmulah City Council assures public access to beach

Plans to lease plots for guesthouses prompted concerns of “gated tourism.”

18 Aug 2019, 09:00

Customs seize 2.5kg of heroin
Crime

Customs seize 2.5kg of heroin

It was found in the luggage of two men who arrived from India and Sri Lanka.

18 Aug 2019, 09:00

Ihsan vs state: A father’s 12-year fight for justice
Feature Comment

Ihsan vs state: A father’s 12-year fight for justice

The Supreme Court awarded MVR7 million in damages for medical negligence.

17 Aug 2019, 09:00

Healthcare remains top purpose of travel
Culture

Healthcare remains top purpose of travel

But the proportion of Maldivians travelling for medical treatment is declining.

14 Aug 2019, 09:00

MET predicts bad weather to continue
Environment

MET predicts bad weather to continue

Strong winds tore off roofs in the southern atolls.

12 Aug 2019, 09:00

Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal
Politics

Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal

The anti-money laundering watchdog’s former top official testified to a parliamentary committee.

12 Aug 2019, 09:00

Thalassaemia Society raises alarm after death of eight patients
Culture

Thalassaemia Society raises alarm after death of eight patients

A ninth patient died on Thursday.

12 Aug 2019, 09:00

‘Terrorist group’ behind Rilwan’s abduction
Politics

‘Terrorist group’ behind Rilwan’s abduction

Rilwan’s family said the state was failing to deliver justice.

08 Aug 2019, 09:00

Prosecutor General declines to raise charges over custodial death
Crime

Prosecutor General declines to raise charges over custodial death

The evidence was deemed insufficient to prove criminal intent.

08 Aug 2019, 09:00

Registered taxis exempted from using mobile app
Culture

Registered taxis exempted from using mobile app

Taxi drivers denied planning to stage a strike.

07 Aug 2019, 09:00

Health insurance company funded jogging track
Politics

Health insurance company funded jogging track

Aasandha also gave US$12,300 to the former first lady’s charity.

07 Aug 2019, 09:00

Maldives backs India’s ‘right to amend laws as required’
Politics

Maldives backs India’s ‘right to amend laws as required’

India revoked the special status of Muslim-majority Kashmir.

07 Aug 2019, 09:00

Witness identifies suspects in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
Crime

Witness identifies suspects in Yameen Rasheed murder trial

The witness placed them at the crime scene.

07 Aug 2019, 09:00

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