Maldives News
MDP makes U-turn on candidate accused of domestic violence
Police said there was no case against the MDP candidate on record.
01 Apr 2019, 09:00
Opposition accused of seeking election delay
The PPM says it has not been able to campaign for the April 6 polls.
01 Apr 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court orders US$30 million payout
The payout was ordered to a company linked to JP leader Gasim Ibrahim.
01 Apr 2019, 09:00
High Court unfreezes ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts
The appellate court overturned a lower court order to freeze eight accounts.
31 Mar 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen released
The High Court overturned the lower court’s detention order.
28 Mar 2019, 09:00
Jobs for activists raises questions over political appointments
The Solih administration has also been accused of nepotism.
27 Mar 2019, 09:00
President regrets early release of child sex offender
Solih expressed regret for the decision to commute Ibrahim Rasheed’s sentence.
27 Mar 2019, 09:00
Parliament approves pay hike for city councillors
The city’s council’s wider mandate was restored in December.
27 Mar 2019, 09:00
Ex-vice president transferred back to house arrest
Adeeb was taken home after more than two weeks at the hospital.
27 Mar 2019, 09:00
Hoarafushi airport project handed to MTCC
It would be the northernmost airport in the Maldives.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Bribery ruled out after candidate offered scholarships
The anti-corruption watchdog cleared MDP candidate Andhun Hussain.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Religious rhetoric incites violence, presidential commission warns
The warning came after JP leader Gasim Ibrahim claimed the MDP would build temples and churches.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Islands.mv web portal launched
The portal has tourist information for all local islands.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
City council begins planting trees in Malé
An outdoor gym was also opened in the capital.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Hameed confirmed as police chief
The former intelligence head was appointed acting commissioner in December.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Precautionary measures advised amid heatwave
Temperatures are soaring toward the end of the dry north-east monsoon.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
Real estate developer blames state for refund delay
Sealife Global owes US$12 million to 258 people.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
President opens first centre for mental health in Maldives
A national institute for mental health was a campaign pledge.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’
Trees are being removed for the landscaping of new resorts.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
Anti-bullying ambassador dismissed over sexual misconduct
Several young women came forward to accuse Aalif Naseer.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
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