Maldives News

Supreme Court accused Kriegler of making threats

The announcement follows a meeting between the South African legal consultant and justices on Wednesday

Supreme Court justice denies taking US$1 million bribe

Didi accuses media of “irresponsible” journalism

‘Thief’ stripped and spray painted

Vigilantism is on the rise.

Single cigarette sales ban comes into force

Ex-VP Adeeb freed as court quashes corruption conviction

The High Court overturned the eight-year sentence and ordered a retrial.

New Majlis gets to work with Nasheed as speaker

The former president was elected speaker with the support of 67 MPs from the 87-member house.

Police deny damaging homes raided for drugs

37 people were arrested during the raids.

Vehicle registration suspended in Hulhumalé

The number of registered vehicles increased to 108,532 last year.

Monsoon rains cause flooding in south-central Maldives

Floodwaters have been pumped out from 43 homes.

Retired South African judge assisting with judicial reform

Johann Kriegler is conducting an assessment of the Maldives judiciary.

Falling glass injures three people in Malé

There were three separate incidents on Monday.

Nasheed chosen as consensus candidate for speaker

The two main contenders nominated the former president after a divisive campaign.

Ownership transfer halted for islands leased by MMPRC

More than US$90 million paid as resort acquisition fees was stolen.

Supreme Court overturns ex-VP’s terrorism conviction

Adeeb’s combined 33-year jail sentence is now down to eight years.

The Maldives Plastic Warriors

Parley for the Oceans has been collecting and shipping plastic from the Maldives.

Modi to visit Maldives after election victory

The visit in early June is yet to be officially confirmed.

Bridge subcontractor’s boat stopped with illegally mined sand

The Chinese embassy denied reports that the boat belonged to the bridge contractor.

Child sex offender arrested after confessing to vigilante group

The 19-year-old suspect was stripped and forced to walk in his underwear.

Dozen arrested for eating during fasting hours

Eating before sunset is a criminal offence during Ramadan.

Dhiffushi unrest under control: police

One man was arrested over a knife fight.