Maldives News
It’s complicated: Ruling coalition party endorses opposition candidates
Two JP ministers have declared support for the president.
10 Mar 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Gasim calls for ex-president’s Yameen immediate release
The ruling coalition leader objected to detaining defendants for trial.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
Maldivian women #OccupyReygandu to demand safe public spaces
Female-only events took place Friday night.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
Opposition declares support for 27 JP candidates
JP leader Gasim said the ruling coalition party will also back some opposition candidates.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
MDP candidate’s campaign office vandalised
The attacks came after “constant death threats,” Mickail Naseem said.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
50-50/Think Equal
Op-ed by UN Resident Coordinator Shoko Noda for International Women’s Day 2019.
08 Mar 2019, 09:00
International group to help restore Kulhudhuffushi mangrove
A large part of the unique ecosystem was destroyed for an airport project.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Maldives remain at high risk of debt distress, warns IMF
Maldives faces challenges posed by high deficits and growing debt.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
President announces six months maternity leave
He also pledged to introduce a quota for women on island councils.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
New Indian ambassador presents credentials
Sunjay Sudhir was formerly joint secretary at the petroleum and natural gas ministry.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
Lawmaker’s family members among social housing recipients
The former ruling party lawmaker denied any undue influence.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Three judges transferred
Three family court judges were transferred to the criminal court and the civil court.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Maldivian arrested with drugs in Indian airport
The 32-year-old man was arrested with hashish worth more than US$1 million.
06 Mar 2019, 09:00
Central bank officials questioned behind closed doors
The officials were summoned for a parliamentary inquiry.
05 Mar 2019, 09:00
‘Idols’ seized from Indian tourists
The four Indians said they came to the Maldives for a “peaceful gathering.”
05 Mar 2019, 09:00
Electoral law amended to invalidate ballots with marks or symbols
Ballots with marks or drawings were previously counted among valid votes.
04 Mar 2019, 09:00
Defence minister apologises for Indian occupation remarks
The minister slammed the opposition’s anti-India campaign.
04 Mar 2019, 09:00
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