Maldives News

Court order sought to vacate Malé surf point area

The Newport restaurant was not closed despite an eviction notice.

Legal changes proposed to reform independent bodies

The changes seek to improve oversight mechanisms.

Foreign freeholds amendment repealed from constitution

The prohibition on foreign ownership of Maldivian territory was restored.

Behind the numbers: Maldives parliamentary elections

The MDP took 65 seats with 46 percent of the vote.

Maldives prays for rain

Third suspect arrested over attempted rape

A policeman on patrol heard a woman screaming from a guesthouse.

Tax authority collects MVR1.5bn in March

Total revenue reached MVR6.1 billion at the end of the first quarter.

Photo of turtle on Maldives airport runway goes viral

The tarmac was laid over a nesting ground.

MDP wins Filladhoo council by-election

The by-election was called after the resignation of two council members.

Foundation launched in memory of Rilwan and Yameen

It was announced by the mothers of the abducted journalist and slain blogger.

Unfinished business: the pursuit of rights and choices for all

What has changed in the Maldives? asks the UNFPA’s country director.

Elections Commission approves recount in three constituencies

A recount of Maamigili boxes showed more than 100 valid votes were voided.

International observers offer positive assessment of polls

Teams from the EU, Commonwealth and foreign embassies observed the election.

Priorities, parliamentary system and judicial reform: Nasheed on state media

The presumptive majority leader deferred to President Solih on changing the form of government.

Mathiveri council denies allegations over guesthouse fire

The guesthouse is owned by MP-elect Abdulla Jabir.

Yellow wave sweeps MDP to historic 65-seat haul

MDP won an unprecedented super majority of the 87-member parliament.

Elections Commission set to announce results

MDP has taken a two-third majority of the 19th parliament.

MDP celebrates landslide victory

Rolling coverage of the Maldives parliamentary elections.

Voting under way in Maldives parliamentary polls

Polls opened at 8am across the country.

Ex-May Day detainee under state care

Ibrahim Rasheed started receiving treatment after media reports of his condition.