Maldives News


Back at the top, bound by a bargain: Nasheed and the road to 2028
His landslide settles who runs MDP, not who it runs in 2028.
15 Jun, 17:02


Battle lines, missing profiles and protest trial
News in brief from Sunday, June 14.
15 Jun, 09:05


Rise of "baby coral killers" could hold back reef recovery
Population outbreaks of surprising starfish target young, fast-growing species.
14 Jun, 13:56


Nasheed landslide, Meedhoo runoff and national service
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13.
14 Jun, 09:18


Shadows beside the king: the queens of Kalaafaan
The women behind the tomb grants, recovered from a Frenchman's account.
13 Jun, 11:34


Officer's death, campaign close and zakat distribution
News in brief from Thursday, June 11.
12 Jun, 09:01


Five weeks after the Devana Kandu deaths: what the recovery divers saw and what investigators want
Probes into the Maldives' deadliest diving incident converge on a camera.
11 Jun, 15:36


Takedown order, food labelling and nuisance rules
News in brief from Wednesday, June 10.
11 Jun, 08:25


Twelve years on, government meets "bare minimum" on right to information
Ministries still routinely ignore the requests citizens actually file.
10 Jun, 15:14


Shamaan conviction, plastic fines and measles spread
News in brief from Tuesday, June 9.
10 Jun, 09:03


The Maldives conducted a historic ocean use survey. What has it done with the results?
Unchecked infrastructure projects abound while plans for marine protection stall.
09 Jun, 21:30


Finance shuffle, BML rating and qazf trial
News in brief from Monday, June 8.
09 Jun, 09:03


El Niño is coming. Here's what it means for the Maldives.
A narrow window to prepare and a history worth heeding.
08 Jun, 18:03


Strategy clash, Broadcom audit and proactive disclosures
News in brief from Sunday, June 7.
08 Jun, 09:01


Sobe victory, BML backlash and "systematic dismantling"
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6
07 Jun, 08:15


Noonu fever, illegal subletting and declined charges
News in brief from Thursday, June 4.
05 Jun, 08:30


Why Maldives wants to ban social media for under-16s
And what the rest of the world has learned trying.
04 Jun, 15:18


Ratings upgrade, BML sukuk and dissolved parties
News in brief from Wednesday, June 3.
04 Jun, 09:03


Minister ordered approval of Addu wetland reclamation over regulator's objections
ERA said damage couldn't be mitigated; ministry rezoned protected area to proceed.
03 Jun, 19:31


Fenaka downsizing, taxi app and prayer breaks
News in brief from Tuesday, June 2.
03 Jun, 08:57

