Maldives News

Tax authority collects MVR1.5bn in March

Total revenue reached MVR6.1 billion at the end of the first quarter.

Photo of turtle on Maldives airport runway goes viral

The tarmac was laid over a nesting ground.

MDP wins Filladhoo council by-election

The by-election was called after the resignation of two council members.

Foundation launched in memory of Rilwan and Yameen

It was announced by the mothers of the abducted journalist and slain blogger.

Unfinished business: the pursuit of rights and choices for all

What has changed in the Maldives? asks the UNFPA’s country director.

Elections Commission approves recount in three constituencies

A recount of Maamigili boxes showed more than 100 valid votes were voided.

International observers offer positive assessment of polls

Teams from the EU, Commonwealth and foreign embassies observed the election.

Priorities, parliamentary system and judicial reform: Nasheed on state media

The presumptive majority leader deferred to President Solih on changing the form of government.

Mathiveri council denies allegations over guesthouse fire

The guesthouse is owned by MP-elect Abdulla Jabir.

Yellow wave sweeps MDP to historic 65-seat haul

MDP won an unprecedented super majority of the 87-member parliament.

Elections Commission set to announce results

MDP has taken a two-third majority of the 19th parliament.

MDP celebrates landslide victory

Rolling coverage of the Maldives parliamentary elections.

Voting under way in Maldives parliamentary polls

Polls opened at 8am across the country.

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