Maldives News
News in brief: 150kg of heroin seized en route to Maldives
A local fishing boat went to collect the drug shipment.
07 Oct 2019, 09:00
News in brief: Fuel bowsers and LED lights
Licences for 30 fuel bowsers were cancelled.
06 Oct 2019, 09:00
Minivan Brief: Weaponised Islam and #MvTreeGrab
A roundup of top stories.
06 Oct 2019, 09:00
Maldives NGO under investigation for ‘mocking Islam’ in radicalisation report
A campaign has been launched to ban NGO Maldivian Democracy Network.
05 Oct 2019, 09:00
Five-year Strategic Action Plan unveiled
Key pledges include housing for 20,000 families and five tertiary hospitals.
03 Oct 2019, 09:00
Maldives coral reefs show signs of resilience and recovery
Scientists expected to find dead and dying reefs.
02 Oct 2019, 09:00
Maldives sets new free diving record
The event was part of weeklong activities to mark Tourism Day.
02 Oct 2019, 09:00
Malé warehouse fire in numbers
26 buildings were evacuated in the densely-packed residential neighbourhood.
01 Oct 2019, 09:00
Harbour fire victims remain hospitalised
Seven men suffered burns but escaped without serious injuries.
01 Oct 2019, 09:00
Families displaced by Malé warehouse fire start to return
Some buildings needed to be demolished.
30 Sep 2019, 09:00
Parliament approves changes to anti-terror law
Lawmakers baulked at detaining suspects for 48 hours.
30 Sep 2019, 09:00
Tourist arrivals up 12 percent in August
Arrivals reached 1.1 million by the end of August.
30 Sep 2019, 09:00
‘Political trust’ restored between China and Maldives
The Chinese ambassador hailed Foreign Minister Shahid’s recent visit to Beijing.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives ratifies three international conventions
The Maldives acceded to treaties on arms trade and cluster munitions.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00
Fresh corruption charges raised against ex-vice president
Seven cases were filed at the criminal court on Sunday.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00
40 child sexual abuse cases reported in August
A total of 101 cases involving violence against children were reported.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives forges partnerships for ocean protection
Agreements were signed with Parley for the Oceans and Blue Prosperity Coalition.
28 Sep 2019, 09:00
Young Maldivians join global climate strike
Students skipped school to protest in front of the main government office building.
27 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives tourism hit by Thomas Cook collapse
804 holidaymakers who booked with the travel giant were in the Maldives.
26 Sep 2019, 09:00
Newport ordered to vacate Malé waterfront property
Strada was ordered to pay MVR1.1 million owed as rent and fines.
26 Sep 2019, 09:00
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