Maldives News


Maldives elections chief mocks ex-president’s vote rigging claims
Yameen continued to blame his heavy defeat on voter fraud.
29 Jul 2019, 09:00


Bank of Maldives implicated in MMPRC corruption scandal
The national bank is accused of enabling the embezzlement scheme.
29 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives Islamic Bank launches IPO
The country’s first Sharia-compliant bank offered nearly seven million shares.
28 Jul 2019, 09:00


Lawyer elected to judicial watchdog
Just over a quarter of lawyers voted to elect their representative.
28 Jul 2019, 09:00


In Pictures: Maldives celebrates 54th Independence Day
The festivities included mass games, a route march and a float parade.
28 Jul 2019, 09:00


Russia-Maldives visa exemption comes in force
Nationals of both countries will be allowed to stay visa-free for 90 days.
27 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives wins bid to host Indian Ocean Island Games in 2023
It will be the first international sporting event to be held in Maldives.
27 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives badminton star clinches gold in IOIG women’s singles
Nabeeha became the first Maldivian badminton player to win gold.
27 Jul 2019, 09:00


Freedom, liberty and Maldivian ownership: President Solih’s Independence Day address
The speech heavily emphasised freedom as an inalienable right.
27 Jul 2019, 09:00


Corrupt officials remain in office, alleges ex-governor in parting shot
Naseer accused his predecessor of complicity in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
25 Jul 2019, 09:00


Charges raised over street harassment for first time in Maldives
The 56-year-old defendant appeared in court on Thursday.
25 Jul 2019, 09:00


Lawmaker calls for dissolution of graft-riddled tourism company
Nearly MVR2 million was diverted to build the former ruling party’s office.
25 Jul 2019, 09:00


Nine-year-old boy died of dengue fever
It was the first death caused by dengue in 2019.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


High Court sets aside conviction of ex-colonel
Fayaz was released last year after completing his prison term.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives central bank governor resigns
Naseer was accused of unlawful interference with the anti-money laundering watchdog.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Supreme Court justices face censure for taking over case
The case was before the civil court.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives hails launch of Indian moon mission
The foreign ministry called Chandrayaan-2 “a beacon of hope.”
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives court frees alleged jihadi fighter
No suspects charged with joining militant groups have been convicted to date.
24 Jul 2019, 09:00


Maldives and India sign US$400m currency swap deal
The swap facility is part of a US$1.4 billion assistance package.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00

