Maldives News
Female judges nominated to Supreme Court over opposition from clerics
Sheikhs contend women cannot serve as judges.
24 Aug 2019, 09:00
Yameen locks horns with Adeeb at money laundering trial
The former vice president testified as a state witness.
22 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives tourist arrivals reach one million
The millionth visitor of 2019 arrived on August 2.
21 Aug 2019, 09:00
Judicial administration removed from Supreme Court
The chief judicial administrator loses his job.
21 Aug 2019, 09:00
World Bank offers US$30m for risk financing
The instruments were described as “quick disbursing sources.”
21 Aug 2019, 09:00
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
Secret witnesses were “being influenced,” the prosecutor told the court.
21 Aug 2019, 09:00
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
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
MP Jabir’s Yacht Tours was blacklisted by the Philippines overseas employment regulator.
19 Aug 2019, 09:00
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
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
Plans to lease plots for guesthouses prompted concerns of “gated tourism.”
18 Aug 2019, 09:00
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
The Supreme Court awarded MVR7 million in damages for medical negligence.
17 Aug 2019, 09:00
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
Strong winds tore off roofs in the southern atolls.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00
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
A ninth patient died on Thursday.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00
‘Terrorist group’ behind Rilwan’s abduction
Rilwan’s family said the state was failing to deliver justice.
08 Aug 2019, 09:00
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