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Maldives News

Freedom, liberty and Maldivian ownership: President Solih’s Independence Day address
Politics

Freedom, liberty and Maldivian ownership: President Solih’s Independence Day address

The speech heavily emphasised freedom as an inalienable right.

27 Jul 2019, 09:00

Corrupt officials remain in office, alleges ex-governor in parting shot
Politics

Corrupt officials remain in office, alleges ex-governor in parting shot

Naseer accused his predecessor of complicity in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.

25 Jul 2019, 09:00

Charges raised over street harassment for first time in Maldives
Crime

Charges raised over street harassment for first time in Maldives

The 56-year-old defendant appeared in court on Thursday.

25 Jul 2019, 09:00

Lawmaker calls for dissolution of graft-riddled tourism company
Crime

Lawmaker calls for dissolution of graft-riddled tourism company

Nearly MVR2 million was diverted to build the former ruling party’s office.

25 Jul 2019, 09:00

Nine-year-old boy died of dengue fever
Culture

Nine-year-old boy died of dengue fever

It was the first death caused by dengue in 2019.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

High Court sets aside conviction of ex-colonel
Crime

High Court sets aside conviction of ex-colonel

Fayaz was released last year after completing his prison term.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Maldives central bank governor resigns
Politics

Maldives central bank governor resigns

Naseer was accused of unlawful interference with the anti-money laundering watchdog.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Supreme Court justices face censure for taking over case
Politics

Supreme Court justices face censure for taking over case

The case was before the civil court.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Maldives hails launch of Indian moon mission
Politics

Maldives hails launch of Indian moon mission

The foreign ministry called Chandrayaan-2 “a beacon of hope.”

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament
Politics

Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament

Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Maldives court frees alleged jihadi fighter
Crime

Maldives court frees alleged jihadi fighter

No suspects charged with joining militant groups have been convicted to date.

24 Jul 2019, 09:00

Maldives and India sign US$400m currency swap deal
Business & Tourism

Maldives and India sign US$400m currency swap deal

The swap facility is part of a US$1.4 billion assistance package.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Maldives chief prosecutor denies political influence
Politics

Maldives chief prosecutor denies political influence

Prosecutor General Bisham defended her track record during the previous administration.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices
Politics

Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices

The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Maldives produces electricity from waste in historic first
Environment

Maldives produces electricity from waste in historic first

A regional centre generated electricity from burning waste.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Governor defends removal of top anti-money laundering official
Crime

Governor defends removal of top anti-money laundering official

He was transferred after reporting suspicious transactions by former president Yameen.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official
Crime

Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official

Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of lying to an oversight committee.

23 Jul 2019, 09:00

Judge concerned over delays in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
Crime

Judge concerned over delays in Yameen Rasheed murder trial

Monday’s hearing was cancelled after a defence lawyer called in sick.

22 Jul 2019, 09:00

Foreign minister extols China-Maldives partnership
Politics

Foreign minister extols China-Maldives partnership

The praise was at odds with Speaker Nasheed’s criticism of Chinese debt.

22 Jul 2019, 09:00

Former government blamed for unfinished housing projects
Politics

Former government blamed for unfinished housing projects

Construction was alleged to have stalled on over 1,450 housing units.

22 Jul 2019, 09:00

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