Maldives News
Sri Lankan prime minister invited to address Maldives parliament
Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to arrive on an official visit on September 2.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Adeeb charged over escape attempt
The former vice president was charged with obstruction of justice.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Japan donates medical equipment worth US$2.8m
Japan also pledged to donate 21 paramedic ambulances next month.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Parliament dismisses Supreme Court Justice Didi
A recommendation by the judicial watchdog was approved unanimously with 72 votes.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Local council elections scheduled for April 2020
The Elections Commission plans to increase the number of ballot boxes.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Customs seizes illegally imported vehicles
Cars and motorbikes were found in two containers imported as timber.
28 Aug 2019, 09:00
Parliament approves MVR1.7bn supplementary budget
Approval was sought to allocate grant aid and extra funds for signature initiatives.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
MP casts doubt on introducing minimum wage before 2020
An advisory board recommendation is not expected before the 2020 budget is passed.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
President pledges coverage for congenital heart defects
The pledge was made at a ceremony held to mark the 10th anniversary of NGO Tiny Hearts.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
MPs approve new rules for asset disclosure and evaluation of nominees
The practice of assigning marks for nominees was scrapped.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
Opposition leadership figures join Jumhooree Party
The new recruits included a former vice president, home minister and lawmakers.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
Tech fair kicks off on Ukulhas
It is the first event of the kind hosted in the Maldives.
26 Aug 2019, 09:00
Adhaalath Party urges respect for differing views on religious disputes
Clerics strongly opposed the nomination of two female judges to the Supreme Court.
26 Aug 2019, 09:00
Parliament expedites MVR1.7bn supplementary budget
Parliamentary approval was sought for additional spending.
25 Aug 2019, 09:00
Lower court judge elected to judicial watchdog
Magistrate Ali Shareef was elected to represent the trial courts.
25 Aug 2019, 09:00
More than 100 cases of violence against children in July
There were 34 cases of child sexual abuse.
25 Aug 2019, 09:00
MDP MPs impatient to remove Supreme Court justices
Parliament debated a report about unconstitutional decisions by the top court.
25 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ocean thermal energy ‘ideal’ solution for Maldives
Researchers studied the feasibility of application in the country.
25 Aug 2019, 09:00
Five percent of income pledged to local councils
President Solih also pledged to reserve a third of council seats for women.
24 Aug 2019, 09:00
Female judges nominated to Supreme Court over opposition from clerics
Sheikhs contend women cannot serve as judges.
24 Aug 2019, 09:00
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