Maldives News
Minister suspended after release of report on corruption scandal
Several politicians and prominent businesses were named in the long-awaited report on the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
14 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
India-Maldives visa liberalisation due to take effect in March
A visa facilitation agreement was signed during President Solih’s visit to India in December.
13 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Migrant worker mandate transferred to economic ministry
The immigration department will stop granting work permits and issuing quotas in March.
13 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Australian tourist drowns in Velidhoo resort
The authorities are reviewing safety measures after a spate of drowning incidents.
13 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Woman hit by car on zebra crossing
The victim remains in critical condition.
13 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Money laundering charges raised against ex-president Yameen
Yameen is accused of using US$1 million from a company implicated in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
13 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Gayoom’s children pay MVR2m debt
Faris and Ghassan Maumoon’s candidacies were in doubt over the decreed debt.
12 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Online service launched for housing applications
The president also decided to form a new corporation to provide affordable housing.
12 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Whistleblower portal launched for ‘zero tolerance’ anti-corruption campaign
Complaints and documents can be submitted anonymously through the portal.
12 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives settles US$18m arbitration payout to Nexbis
The Malaysia-based security firm won the arbitration award over the cancellation of a border control project.
12 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Transparency Maldives join calls to expose beneficiaries of US$90m corruption scandal
A protest march is due to take place on Friday.
12 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
With ‘waste-to-wealth’ model, Baa atoll islands aim to stop open burning
The Soneva Fushi resort pledged funding for eco-friendly waste management centres.
11 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Agreement renewed for Milano-Bicocca Maldives outpost
The Italian university’s marine research outpost was established in 2011.
11 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives central bank seeks vendors for new payment system
The system would allow users to make payments regardless of their bank or island of residence.
11 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-president’s aide remanded for 10 days
The former chief of staff at the presidential residence was arrested on his return to the Maldives.
10 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
State wholesaler assures price uniformity for staple foods
The State Trading Organisation plans to cover labour and transportation costs.
10 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Watchdog seeks charges over custodial death
The Human Rights Commission has concluded investigations of 45 cases involving unsolved murders and disappearances.
05 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldivian pilots call off strike
The state-owned airline removed its director of flight operations as demanded by local staff.
04 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Coalition parties stand alone for parliamentary polls
Pro-government candidates will be competing against each other as well as opposition candidates.
03 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-president Yameen retains PPM leadership
The PPM congress in September where Yameen was elected president was legitimate, the Supreme Court ruled.
31 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
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