Maldives News
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
Voters list published for parliamentary polls
Some 264,589 people are eligible to vote.
31 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Water villas destroyed in fire at Taj Exotica
Five water villas were damaged beyond use.
29 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court overrules Adeeb house arrest order
The High Court ordered Adeeb’s temporary transfer pending a judgment on an appeal.
29 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives falls in Corruption Perception Index
The Maldives is ranked 124 out of 180 countries.
29 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Uncertainty looms over ex-president Yameen’s new party
The new party is trying to complete registration in time to field candidates for the parliamentary elections.
28 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP proposes sweeping changes for judicial reform
The MDP proposes a dramatic reduction in the powers of the Supreme Court.
27 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Temporary German visa clinic opens
The Schengen visa application service is available in the Maldives for the first time.
27 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
President downplays rifts in coalition
President Solih expressed confidence that the JP would remain in the coalition.
27 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Ecstasy pills found in postal package
The 1,943 MDMA pills were concealed inside a wireless speaker posted from Belgium.
27 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Areas designated to license 24-hour businesses
Previous licenses for 24-hour shops were revoked in October 2012.
23 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Fisherman discover submerged cannabis package
Four packages were found by a fisherman from the Thulhaadhoo island.
23 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
President forms committee to address rising religious tension
Protesters have calling for the arrest of a former lawmaker accused of insulting Islam.
23 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Civil society fair to take place in March
The fair will serve as a platform to increase memberships and raise funds.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Criminal court initiates contempt probe against presidential commission chair
Husnu Suood alleged gangs nominate judges and “fix” trials by intimidating secret witnesses.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP council asked to resolve Faresmaathoda primary dispute
Ballot boxes for the Thinadhoo South constituency were also recounted after complaints.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
College vandalised after protest against chairman accused of insulting Islam
The vandalism came amid growing calls to punish those who mock or insult Islam on social media.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Parents of Bangladeshi girl return for justice
Eight-year-old Rawshan Jian was killed by a cement bag that fell from a construction site in Malé.
22 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Tourist dies in diving accident
It was the fifth death of a tourist this year.
21 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Inquiry commission seeks two suspects in Afrasheem murder
The commission shared video footage of a surveillance shift change near Afrasheem’s house.
21 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
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