Maldives News
MPs pull double shift ahead of Eid holidays
Speaker Nasheed decided to hold sittings at night.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00
Authorities shift blame on Adeeb’s escape
Prosecutor General Bisham blamed the Supreme Court.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-VP pledges to spill the beans on corruption scandal
Prosecutors asked the Supreme Court to keep Adeeb in custody.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00
Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief
Luthfee accused Imran of threatening to frame him.
05 Aug 2019, 09:00
Taxi drivers plan to sue over new rates
It was made mandatory for taxis to start using a mobile app.
05 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives ex-VP arrested again after court ordered release
Adeeb’s previous arrest in international waters was declared unlawful.
05 Aug 2019, 09:00
Lawmaker sparks debate on citizenship for foreign residents
The majority leader floated the idea of naturalising long-term residents.
04 Aug 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen
The defence plans to call former central bank governor Azeema Adam.
04 Aug 2019, 09:00
Mobile apps made mandatory for taxis
The Transport Authority also announced fixed rates.
03 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen taunts ‘failed’ government
The incumbent should admit failure and resign, the opposition leader said.
03 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives seeks closer ties with Seychelles
President Solih’s trip to Seychelles was the first state visit by a Maldives head of state.
03 Aug 2019, 09:00
India sends back asylum-seeking ex-vice president to Maldives
Adeeb was handed over to Maldivian authorities at the maritime border.
03 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives ex-vice president seeks asylum in India
Adeeb has not been allowed to disembark.
02 Aug 2019, 09:00
‘Mobile clinic’ to offer free legal advice
The programme kicks off in Addu City on Friday.
01 Aug 2019, 09:00
Watchdog investigates criminal court chief judge
Probes are ongoing into complaints against several top judges.
01 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-lawmaker’s fuel supplier ordered to pay US$1.2m to state company
Meridiam owed STO for fuel released on credit in 2010.
01 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-vice president detained in India after fleeing Maldives
Police said efforts are underway to bring Adeeb back.
01 Aug 2019, 09:00
Suspects with criminal records arrested in 6kg drug bust
They included “a high-profile drug trafficker.”
01 Aug 2019, 09:00
Corruption hinders progress of health sector, says president
Solih acknowledged poor health services on all inhabited islands.
31 Jul 2019, 09:00
Withdrawal of retirement savings approved to fund Hajj pilgrimage
The withdrawal limit was raised to cover 80 percent of the pilgrimage’s cost.
31 Jul 2019, 09:00
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