Maldives News
Monsoon rains cause flooding in south-central Maldives
Floodwaters have been pumped out from 43 homes.
28 May 2019, 09:00
Retired South African judge assisting with judicial reform
Johann Kriegler is conducting an assessment of the Maldives judiciary.
28 May 2019, 09:00
Falling glass injures three people in Malé
There were three separate incidents on Monday.
28 May 2019, 09:00
Nasheed chosen as consensus candidate for speaker
The two main contenders nominated the former president after a divisive campaign.
28 May 2019, 09:00
Ownership transfer halted for islands leased by MMPRC
More than US$90 million paid as resort acquisition fees was stolen.
27 May 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court overturns ex-VP’s terrorism conviction
Adeeb’s combined 33-year jail sentence is now down to eight years.
27 May 2019, 09:00
The Maldives Plastic Warriors
Parley for the Oceans has been collecting and shipping plastic from the Maldives.
27 May 2019, 09:00
Modi to visit Maldives after election victory
The visit in early June is yet to be officially confirmed.
26 May 2019, 09:00
Bridge subcontractor’s boat stopped with illegally mined sand
The Chinese embassy denied reports that the boat belonged to the bridge contractor.
26 May 2019, 09:00
Child sex offender arrested after confessing to vigilante group
The 19-year-old suspect was stripped and forced to walk in his underwear.
26 May 2019, 09:00
Dozen arrested for eating during fasting hours
Eating before sunset is a criminal offence during Ramadan.
26 May 2019, 09:00
Dhiffushi unrest under control: police
One man was arrested over a knife fight.
26 May 2019, 09:00
No taxes owed by GMR from US$271m arbitration award
The arbitration ruling indemnified the Indian developer from any tax liabilities.
26 May 2019, 09:00
President Solih backs Afeef for speaker
Former president Nasheed favours MP Aslam.
23 May 2019, 09:00
Maldives defends UN vote on Chagos Islands dispute
The Maldives was among six countries that opposed demanding an end to British control.
23 May 2019, 09:00
Public invited to donate books for inmates
Books can be dropped off at the Aminiya School hall.
23 May 2019, 09:00
Quota proposed for women in political party leadership
Political parties supported reserving 30 percent of posts for women.
23 May 2019, 09:00
Opposition makes registry of supporters sacked from government jobs
State-owned companies are accused of eliminating posts to lay off workers.
23 May 2019, 09:00
No arrests after Dhiffushi violence and arson
Five men were injured in a knife fight.
23 May 2019, 09:00
India grants MVR14m for convention centre, police academy
The grants were part of MVR100 million pledged for “high impact community development projects.”
22 May 2019, 09:00
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