Maldives News
India becomes second largest market for Maldives tourism
Indian tourists now account for the second highest market share.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives women’s table tennis team wins historic gold at IOIG
It was first gold medal for the country in a team event.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
Parliament reconsiders perjury charges against top Bank of Maldives official
Deputy CEO Shareef was accused of lying to an oversight committee.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
Planning minister defends pace of development projects
The development plan involves dividing the country into 19 regions.
21 Jul 2019, 09:00
Foreign ministry to host temporary UK visa application centre
It will be open on August 5 and 6.
21 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives ex-president’s money laundering trial begins
The hearing was the first to be broadcast live on television.
21 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives state-owned enterprises earned profit of US$97m in Q1 2019
Reduced revenue for MTCC resulted in a net loss of MVR45 million.
18 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives reaffirms solidarity with Palestine
State Minister Khaleel attended an emergency meeting of the OIC.
18 Jul 2019, 09:00
Commonwealth commends conduct of parliamentary polls
Concerns included the small number of female candidates.
18 Jul 2019, 09:00
Addu flight school plans to relocate to Noonu atoll
Negotiations to extend a 10-year lease broke down.
18 Jul 2019, 09:00
Bank of Maldives deflects blame over corruption scandal
Bank officials sought to shift blame to the anti-money laundering watchdog.
17 Jul 2019, 09:00
Parliament approves increasing size of Supreme Court bench
The number of justices will increase from five to seven.
17 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives lobbies support for bid to host Indian Ocean Island Games
Foreign Minister Shahid has visited Seychelles, Mauritius and Comoros.
17 Jul 2019, 09:00
Presidential committee to review US$22m payout to Dheebaja
Dheebaja agreed to halt a lawsuit seeking an enforcement order.
17 Jul 2019, 09:00
Three Bangladeshi men convicted over 2011 murder of compatriot
Two men were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
17 Jul 2019, 09:00
Government foots settlement bill for victims of SeaLife flats scam
An out-of-court settlement was reached to compensate 203 buyers.
16 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives moves to disallow longline fishing
The decision came after warnings from the EU of a fish exports ban.
16 Jul 2019, 09:00
Adeeb freed from house arrest
The former vice president served a 15-day sentence for contempt of court.
15 Jul 2019, 09:00
Lawmakers appeal for protection of Maldives fisheries industry
Four resolutions were submitted to parliament.
15 Jul 2019, 09:00
Minister questioned over disappearance of teenager
A 14-year-old boy under state care went missing for two weeks.
15 Jul 2019, 09:00
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