Maldives News
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
Maldives chief prosecutor denies political influence
Prosecutor General Bisham defended her track record during the previous administration.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00
Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices
The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives produces electricity from waste in historic first
A regional centre generated electricity from burning waste.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00
Governor defends removal of top anti-money laundering official
He was transferred after reporting suspicious transactions by former president Yameen.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00
Perjury charge sought against Bank of Maldives official
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of lying to an oversight committee.
23 Jul 2019, 09:00
Judge concerned over delays in Yameen Rasheed murder trial
Monday’s hearing was cancelled after a defence lawyer called in sick.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
Foreign minister extols China-Maldives partnership
The praise was at odds with Speaker Nasheed’s criticism of Chinese debt.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
Former government blamed for unfinished housing projects
Construction was alleged to have stalled on over 1,450 housing units.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
India becomes second largest market for Maldives tourism
Indian tourists now account for the second highest market share.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives women’s table tennis team wins historic gold at IOIG
It was first gold medal for the country in a team event.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
Parliament reconsiders perjury charges against top Bank of Maldives official
Deputy CEO Shareef was accused of lying to an oversight committee.
22 Jul 2019, 09:00
Planning minister defends pace of development projects
The development plan involves dividing the country into 19 regions.
21 Jul 2019, 09:00
Foreign ministry to host temporary UK visa application centre
It will be open on August 5 and 6.
21 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives ex-president’s money laundering trial begins
The hearing was the first to be broadcast live on television.
21 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives state-owned enterprises earned profit of US$97m in Q1 2019
Reduced revenue for MTCC resulted in a net loss of MVR45 million.
18 Jul 2019, 09:00
Maldives reaffirms solidarity with Palestine
State Minister Khaleel attended an emergency meeting of the OIC.
18 Jul 2019, 09:00
Commonwealth commends conduct of parliamentary polls
Concerns included the small number of female candidates.
18 Jul 2019, 09:00
Addu flight school plans to relocate to Noonu atoll
Negotiations to extend a 10-year lease broke down.
18 Jul 2019, 09:00
Bank of Maldives deflects blame over corruption scandal
Bank officials sought to shift blame to the anti-money laundering watchdog.
17 Jul 2019, 09:00
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