Maldives News

Ex-May Day detainee under state care

Ibrahim Rasheed started receiving treatment after media reports of his condition.

Elections Commission ready for April 6 polls

Polls open at 8am on Saturday morning.

Court warns of judgment in absentia in Sealife apartment scam

Sealife owes US$12 million to 258 people who paid booking fees and advance payments.

Picnic island designated for Malé

The picnic island will be developed on the reclaimed Emboodhoo lagoon.

President dials up appeal for MDP majority

Solih assailed the “corruption and tyranny” of his predecessor.

Vector control campaign launched after spike in dengue

Some 1,303 cases of dengue have been reported this year.

Resort workers protest at sea

MDP makes U-turn on candidate accused of domestic violence

Police said there was no case against the MDP candidate on record.

Opposition accused of seeking election delay

The PPM says it has not been able to campaign for the April 6 polls.

Supreme Court orders US$30 million payout

The payout was ordered to a company linked to JP leader Gasim Ibrahim.

High Court unfreezes ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts

The appellate court overturned a lower court order to freeze eight accounts.

Ex-president Yameen released

The High Court overturned the lower court’s detention order.

Jobs for activists raises questions over political appointments

The Solih administration has also been accused of nepotism.

President regrets early release of child sex offender

Solih expressed regret for the decision to commute Ibrahim Rasheed’s sentence.

Parliament approves pay hike for city councillors

The city’s council’s wider mandate was restored in December.

Ex-vice president transferred back to house arrest

Adeeb was taken home after more than two weeks at the hospital.

Hoarafushi airport project handed to MTCC

It would be the northernmost airport in the Maldives.

Bribery ruled out after candidate offered scholarships

The anti-corruption watchdog cleared MDP candidate Andhun Hussain.

Religious rhetoric incites violence, presidential commission warns

The warning came after JP leader Gasim Ibrahim claimed the MDP would build temples and churches.

Islands.mv web portal launched

The portal has tourist information for all local islands.