Maldives News
Drug rehab reopened in Addu
The centre offers detoxification services and treatment.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Pension law revised to utilise savings for Hajj pilgrimage
Workers can use the retirement scheme to finance first-time Hajj pilgrimages.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Chinese tourist found dead in resort lagoon
Also on Sunday, a 64-year-old Japanese tourist died during a diving trip.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Speaker Gasim admits holding up ‘unconstitutional’ bills
The legal profession bill and presidential commissions bill remain stalled.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Watchdog denies former president suffered food poisoning
Former president Yameen remains hospitalised.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Helmeted robbers arrested
The four men are suspected of stabbing an Indian national and stealing MVR2.3 million.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
It’s complicated: Ruling coalition party endorses opposition candidates
Two JP ministers have declared support for the president.
10 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
On campaign trail, President Solih appeals for MDP majority
The second MDP government will “show the difference” with a parliament majority, he said.
10 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Government undecided on luxury housing project
A stretch of Malé’s ring road closed off for the project is to be reopened.
09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Gasim calls for ex-president’s Yameen immediate release
The ruling coalition leader objected to detaining defendants for trial.
09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldivian women #OccupyReygandu to demand safe public spaces
Female-only events took place Friday night.
09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition declares support for 27 JP candidates
JP leader Gasim said the ruling coalition party will also back some opposition candidates.
09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP candidate’s campaign office vandalised
The attacks came after “constant death threats,” Mickail Naseem said.
09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
50-50/Think Equal
Op-ed by UN Resident Coordinator Shoko Noda for International Women’s Day 2019.
08 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
International group to help restore Kulhudhuffushi mangrove
A large part of the unique ecosystem was destroyed for an airport project.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives remain at high risk of debt distress, warns IMF
Maldives faces challenges posed by high deficits and growing debt.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
President announces six months maternity leave
He also pledged to introduce a quota for women on island councils.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
New Indian ambassador presents credentials
Sunjay Sudhir was formerly joint secretary at the petroleum and natural gas ministry.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-Maldives Gas boss denies diverting funds for first lady’s mosque
Some MVR2.5 million worth of equipment was allegedly diverted.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Lawmaker’s family members among social housing recipients
The former ruling party lawmaker denied any undue influence.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
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