Maldives News


Ex-VP’s conviction over assassination attempt overturned
The High Court quashed the 15-year jail sentence and ordered a retrial.
20 May 2019, 09:00


Two children infected with Chikungunya
Some 81 cases reported in the first two weeks of May.
19 May 2019, 09:00


22 cases of child sexual abuse in April
The figure is down from 32 cases in March.
19 May 2019, 09:00


Opposition MPs fail to back up corruption allegations
Claims that the president received stolen money were dismissed as political rhetoric.
19 May 2019, 09:00


Import revenue increased in April
Some MVR4.1 billion worth of goods were imported.
19 May 2019, 09:00


Water safety programme launched
There was a spate of tourist deaths by drowning earlier this year.
19 May 2019, 09:00


Corruption suspected in leasing of Malé eastern waterfront
The anti-corruption watchdog is probing undue benefits provided by the previous administration.
19 May 2019, 09:00


Hajj group sues Islamic ministry as assessment reveals corrupt practices
The Islamic ministry is accused of unfairly awarding Hajj quotas.
18 May 2019, 09:00


Bangladeshi killed over homosexual advances
Three Bangladeshi co-workers confessed to the murder.
18 May 2019, 09:00


High Court judge’s car vandalised
The front and rear windshields were smashed.
18 May 2019, 09:00


Malé City Council approves public smoking ban
The ban will come into force in six months.
16 May 2019, 09:00


Supreme Court seeks to punish media outlet over bribery allegations
Complaints against CNM were filed with the media regulator.
16 May 2019, 09:00


Abused disabled woman taken under state care
Photos of the woman tied to a lamppost have been circulating on social media.
16 May 2019, 09:00


Tourist arrivals in April reach 15-year record high
A 36 percent increase in arrivals was the highest year-over-year growth since 2004.
15 May 2019, 09:00


State seeks to halt enforcement of US$22m payout
The AG office asked the civil court to dismiss Dheebaja’s lawsuit.
15 May 2019, 09:00


President vetoes pension for former chief justice and vice presidents
A monthly allowance of US$2,270 was proposed for former vice presidents.
15 May 2019, 09:00


Maldives faces elevated risk of coral bleaching
The Marine Research Centre advised suspending dredging and reclamation projects.
15 May 2019, 09:00


Watchdog assures monitoring of tree replanting in Addu
EPA approved the removal of coconut palms to develop a city square.
15 May 2019, 09:00


Foreign minister concludes visit to Romania
A mechanism was established for regular consultations on bilateral and regional issues.
15 May 2019, 09:00


China to help develop business sector
An MoU was signed with China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.
15 May 2019, 09:00

