Maldives News
Supreme Court backs US$22m payout to Dheebaja
A High Court ruling in favour of the state was overturned.
21 Apr 2019, 09:00
Maldives condemns terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka
Thousands of Maldivians reside in the neighbouring country.
21 Apr 2019, 09:00
Buried time capsule feared lost
It was buried in Majeedhiyya school in 1992.
18 Apr 2019, 09:00
Maldives improves on press freedom index
The Maldives improved its ranking for the first time since 2010.
18 Apr 2019, 09:00
‘Unfit for humans’ annex closed in Malé jail
The closure came after an audit of prisons in the Maldives.
18 Apr 2019, 09:00
Youth minister’s suspension lifted
Mahloof was suspended over transactions with a company implicated in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
16 Apr 2019, 09:00
The case for scrapping single-use plastics in resorts
Op-ed by Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and co-founder of Soneva resorts.
16 Apr 2019, 09:00
Court order sought to vacate Malé surf point area
The Newport restaurant was not closed despite an eviction notice.
16 Apr 2019, 09:00
Legal changes proposed to reform independent bodies
The changes seek to improve oversight mechanisms.
15 Apr 2019, 09:00
Foreign freeholds amendment repealed from constitution
The prohibition on foreign ownership of Maldivian territory was restored.
15 Apr 2019, 09:00
Behind the numbers: Maldives parliamentary elections
The MDP took 65 seats with 46 percent of the vote.
15 Apr 2019, 09:00
Maldives prays for rain
15 Apr 2019, 09:00
Third suspect arrested over attempted rape
A policeman on patrol heard a woman screaming from a guesthouse.
14 Apr 2019, 09:00
Tax authority collects MVR1.5bn in March
Total revenue reached MVR6.1 billion at the end of the first quarter.
14 Apr 2019, 09:00
Photo of turtle on Maldives airport runway goes viral
The tarmac was laid over a nesting ground.
14 Apr 2019, 09:00
MDP wins Filladhoo council by-election
The by-election was called after the resignation of two council members.
14 Apr 2019, 09:00
Foundation launched in memory of Rilwan and Yameen
It was announced by the mothers of the abducted journalist and slain blogger.
11 Apr 2019, 09:00
Unfinished business: the pursuit of rights and choices for all
What has changed in the Maldives? asks the UNFPA’s country director.
11 Apr 2019, 09:00
Elections Commission approves recount in three constituencies
A recount of Maamigili boxes showed more than 100 valid votes were voided.
10 Apr 2019, 09:00
International observers offer positive assessment of polls
Teams from the EU, Commonwealth and foreign embassies observed the election.
10 Apr 2019, 09:00
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