Maldives News
Areas designated to license 24-hour businesses
Previous licenses for 24-hour shops were revoked in October 2012.
23 Jan 2019, 09:00
Fisherman discover submerged cannabis package
Four packages were found by a fisherman from the Thulhaadhoo island.
23 Jan 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
Civil society fair to take place in March
The fair will serve as a platform to increase memberships and raise funds.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
MDP council asked to resolve Faresmaathoda primary dispute
Ballot boxes for the Thinadhoo South constituency were also recounted after complaints.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Tourist dies in diving accident
It was the fifth death of a tourist this year.
21 Jan 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
Teenage accident victim dies of injuries
The 17-year-old motorcyclist crashed into a parked pickup.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
Czech tourist found dead in Paradise Resort lagoon
The 84-year-old man from the Czech Republic was the fourth tourist to drown this year.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
Ex-vice president’s supporters protest return to prison
Adeeb was taken back to prison after he was discharged from hospital.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
Future of Maldives ruling coalition thrown into doubt
JP leader Gasim Ibrahim announced he was open to talks with other parties to challenge the MDP.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
MDP elects parliamentary candidates in nationwide primaries
Five MPs were defeated by challengers.
19 Jan 2019, 09:00
Ministry announces inspection of all tourist establishments
The inspections come after the drowning of three tourists and fire incidents in two resorts.
17 Jan 2019, 09:00
Korean tourist drowns near Paradise Resort
The 66-year-old South Korean was snorkelling near the resort island.
17 Jan 2019, 09:00
Number of illegal migrants estimated at 63,000
Quotas were issued illegally under the previous government, the new immigration controller told the press.
17 Jan 2019, 09:00
Undocumented workers denied healthcare
A Bangladeshi man died last week as hospitals refuse to treat expatriates without passports or work permits.
17 Jan 2019, 09:00
Teens injured in Hulhumalé fight
One of the 17-year-old boys sustained serious injuries.
16 Jan 2019, 09:00
Showing 61 / 804