Maldives News


"Dangerous precedent": pension board clears path for MVR 2.4 billion money printing scheme
Five officials resigned in protest over the purchase of government bonds.
04 Feb, 19:08


Envoy resignation, bond transaction and student portal
News in brief from Tuesday, February 4.
04 Feb, 09:27


Referendum rush, custodial death and MNU permit
News in brief from Monday, February 2.
03 Feb, 09:05


A year after Trump's aid freeze, Maldivian civil society counts the cost
Affected groups on staff cuts, stalled projects, and starting over.
02 Feb, 16:49


Inaz resignation, Chagos claim and blood shortage emergency
News in brief from Sunday, February 1.
02 Feb, 09:32


Resort deals, campaign help, financial advice: Epstein's deep ties to ex-Maldives president
"Best regards to you and your beautiful students": Waheed's sign-off to Epstein.
01 Feb, 21:21


Hiya fire, Giraavaru giveaway and southern connectivity
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, January 30 and 31.
01 Feb, 09:06


To the makers of Dhoadhi – give them their flowers
Premiere night responses from industry veterans and first-time viewers.
31 Jan, 14:44


SEZ groundbreaking, FIU dismissal and sewage video
News in brief from Thursday, January 29.
30 Jan, 10:10


Nasheed isn't a hero. MDP isn’t left-wing.
Your idols are right-wing capitalists.
29 Jan, 15:01


Cartoon circulation, gas exploration and foreign worker death
News in brief from Wednesday, January 28.
29 Jan, 09:28


The US$ 500 million reckoning in April: what is a sukuk and why does it matter?
A guide to the Maldives' debt crunch in plain English.
28 Jan, 16:21


New academic year, oil exploration and housing projects
News in brief from Tuesday, January 27.
28 Jan, 07:02


Tourist entitlement: Maldives is not your content set
From whale sharks to public beaches, visitors push boundaries.
27 Jan, 15:17


Constitutional challenge, e-Faas controversy and scam operations
News in brief from Monday, January 26.
27 Jan, 07:26


"We simply have to keep going": Maldives' first Magsaysay laureate on fighting an existential timeline
Shaahina Ali on three decades of defending Maldivian reefs.
26 Jan, 14:10


Media control, accused teacher and cancer incidence
News in brief from Sunday, January 25.
26 Jan, 07:36


Alibe's house of stars: inside Kulhudhuffushi's century-old home
A photo tour with Tharijehige's last resident.
25 Jan, 15:19


Futsal champions, election security and air travel services
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, January 23 and 24.
25 Jan, 08:14


After 16 years, 1984 is back
The band released its first single since 2009.
24 Jan, 16:33

