Maldives News

Vector control campaign launched after spike in dengue

Some 1,303 cases of dengue have been reported this year.

Resort workers protest at sea

MDP makes U-turn on candidate accused of domestic violence

Police said there was no case against the MDP candidate on record.

Opposition accused of seeking election delay

The PPM says it has not been able to campaign for the April 6 polls.

Supreme Court orders US$30 million payout

The payout was ordered to a company linked to JP leader Gasim Ibrahim.

High Court unfreezes ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts

The appellate court overturned a lower court order to freeze eight accounts.

Ex-president Yameen released

The High Court overturned the lower court’s detention order.

Jobs for activists raises questions over political appointments

The Solih administration has also been accused of nepotism.

President regrets early release of child sex offender

Solih expressed regret for the decision to commute Ibrahim Rasheed’s sentence.

Parliament approves pay hike for city councillors

The city’s council’s wider mandate was restored in December.

Ex-vice president transferred back to house arrest

Adeeb was taken home after more than two weeks at the hospital.

Hoarafushi airport project handed to MTCC

It would be the northernmost airport in the Maldives.

Bribery ruled out after candidate offered scholarships

The anti-corruption watchdog cleared MDP candidate Andhun Hussain.

Religious rhetoric incites violence, presidential commission warns

The warning came after JP leader Gasim Ibrahim claimed the MDP would build temples and churches.

Islands.mv web portal launched

The portal has tourist information for all local islands.

City council begins planting trees in Malé

An outdoor gym was also opened in the capital.

Hameed confirmed as police chief

The former intelligence head was appointed acting commissioner in December.

Precautionary measures advised amid heatwave

Temperatures are soaring toward the end of the dry north-east monsoon.

Real estate developer blames state for refund delay

Sealife Global owes US$12 million to 258 people.

President opens first centre for mental health in Maldives

A national institute for mental health was a campaign pledge.