Maldives News
Windfall for ex-lawmaker’s firm from US$22m Dheebaja payout
Alhan Fahmy’s firm stands to earn half of the payout as a “success fee.”
09 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Two men convicted over 2012 murder
A third defendant was found not guilty.
09 May 2019, 9:00 AM
India lifts restrictions on exports to Maldives
Export of essential commodities was exempted from domestic restrictions.
08 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Foreign minister seeks solutions as Sri Lanka tightens resident visa
About 15,000 Maldivians reside in the neighbouring country.
08 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives records sharp rise in dengue cases
The number of cases increased 200 percent.
08 May 2019, 9:00 AM
State funds released to indebted opposition party
The funds were withheld over a leadership dispute.
08 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives partners with Singapore Airlines to promote tourism
A one-year agreement was signed to boost tourist arrivals.
07 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Mugging attempt foiled by onlookers
Onlookers stopped a man who tried to rob an expatriate at knife-point.
07 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Iranian boat intercepted with drugs
The coastguard stopped the vessel 126 nautical miles west of Baa atoll.
07 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Body parts found in search for missing expat
Four Bangladeshi co-workers of the missing man have been arrested in connection with the suspected murder.
07 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives beefs up security after Sri Lanka bombings
An emergency response exercise was conducted as border security was tightened.
06 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Ukrainian tourist killed in bus accident
The bus driver fell asleep on the wheel.
06 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Ramadan begins in Maldives
The pace of live slows dramatically during the holy fasting month.
06 May 2019, 9:00 AM
More than MVR300k stolen in office robbery
Thieves broke open the safe in the office of the International Food Solutions company.
06 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Construction magnate’s inclusion on minimum wage board sparks backlash
Janah denied allegations of not paying workers.
04 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court unveils judicial reform roadmap
The 20-point roadmap calls for legal changes to ensure independence and improve oversight.
02 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Pilot project launched to buy used plastic bottles
The WAMCO office in Hulhumalé is collecting used bottles.
02 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Tourist arrivals up 15 percent in first quarter
Arrivals reached nearly half a million by the end of March.
30 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Candidates face prosecution for failure to disclose finances
Some 39 candidates failed to submit the mandatory statements.
30 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Tourist drowned at Club Med resort
The 52-year-old Singaporean man died while undergoing treatment in the capital.
30 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
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