Maldives News


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, 09:00


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, 09:00


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, 09:00


Agreement renewed for Milano-Bicocca Maldives outpost
The Italian university’s marine research outpost was established in 2011.
11 Feb 2019, 09:00


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, 09:00


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, 09:00


State wholesaler assures price uniformity for staple foods
The State Trading Organisation plans to cover labour and transportation costs.
10 Feb 2019, 09:00


Watchdog seeks charges over custodial death
The Human Rights Commission has concluded investigations of 45 cases involving unsolved murders and disappearances.
05 Feb 2019, 09:00


Maldivian pilots call off strike
The state-owned airline removed its director of flight operations as demanded by local staff.
04 Feb 2019, 09:00


Coalition parties stand alone for parliamentary polls
Pro-government candidates will be competing against each other as well as opposition candidates.
03 Feb 2019, 09:00


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, 09:00


Voters list published for parliamentary polls
Some 264,589 people are eligible to vote.
31 Jan 2019, 09:00


Water villas destroyed in fire at Taj Exotica
Five water villas were damaged beyond use.
29 Jan 2019, 09:00


Supreme Court overrules Adeeb house arrest order
The High Court ordered Adeeb’s temporary transfer pending a judgment on an appeal.
29 Jan 2019, 09:00


Maldives falls in Corruption Perception Index
The Maldives is ranked 124 out of 180 countries.
29 Jan 2019, 09:00


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, 09:00


MDP proposes sweeping changes for judicial reform
The MDP proposes a dramatic reduction in the powers of the Supreme Court.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00


Temporary German visa clinic opens
The Schengen visa application service is available in the Maldives for the first time.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00


President downplays rifts in coalition
President Solih expressed confidence that the JP would remain in the coalition.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00


Ecstasy pills found in postal package
The 1,943 MDMA pills were concealed inside a wireless speaker posted from Belgium.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00

