Maldives News
Healthcare remains top purpose of travel
But the proportion of Maldivians travelling for medical treatment is declining.
14 Aug 2019, 09:00
MET predicts bad weather to continue
Strong winds tore off roofs in the southern atolls.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal
The anti-money laundering watchdog’s former top official testified to a parliamentary committee.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00
Thalassaemia Society raises alarm after death of eight patients
A ninth patient died on Thursday.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00
‘Terrorist group’ behind Rilwan’s abduction
Rilwan’s family said the state was failing to deliver justice.
08 Aug 2019, 09:00
Prosecutor General declines to raise charges over custodial death
The evidence was deemed insufficient to prove criminal intent.
08 Aug 2019, 09:00
Registered taxis exempted from using mobile app
Taxi drivers denied planning to stage a strike.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00
Health insurance company funded jogging track
Aasandha also gave US$12,300 to the former first lady’s charity.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives backs India’s ‘right to amend laws as required’
India revoked the special status of Muslim-majority Kashmir.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00
Witness identifies suspects in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
The witness placed them at the crime scene.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00
MPs pull double shift ahead of Eid holidays
Speaker Nasheed decided to hold sittings at night.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00
Authorities shift blame on Adeeb’s escape
Prosecutor General Bisham blamed the Supreme Court.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-VP pledges to spill the beans on corruption scandal
Prosecutors asked the Supreme Court to keep Adeeb in custody.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00
Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief
Luthfee accused Imran of threatening to frame him.
05 Aug 2019, 09:00
Taxi drivers plan to sue over new rates
It was made mandatory for taxis to start using a mobile app.
05 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives ex-VP arrested again after court ordered release
Adeeb’s previous arrest in international waters was declared unlawful.
05 Aug 2019, 09:00
Lawmaker sparks debate on citizenship for foreign residents
The majority leader floated the idea of naturalising long-term residents.
04 Aug 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption commissioner testifies against ex-president Yameen
The defence plans to call former central bank governor Azeema Adam.
04 Aug 2019, 09:00
Mobile apps made mandatory for taxis
The Transport Authority also announced fixed rates.
03 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen taunts ‘failed’ government
The incumbent should admit failure and resign, the opposition leader said.
03 Aug 2019, 09:00
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