Maldives News
Maldives slam ‘baseless’ reports of Indian military base
The foreign ministry “categorically refutes” reports about a US$1 billion deal.
01 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Record US$2 billion budget passed for 2019
The record-high budget was passed with changes made during the committee stage.
29 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Constitution amended to remove age limit for presidency
An age limit of 65 years for presidential candidates was scrapped.
29 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Sales tax abolished for sanitary napkins
Pads and tampons were not counted among essential commodities with zero tax.
29 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Three more lawmakers join JP
The JP has added 12 MPs to its ranks since September’s presidential election.
28 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
India offers US$1 billion in exchange for military presence
Up to US$1 billion in low-interest loans was offered to help the Maldives repay its debt to China.
28 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives pledges to uphold moratorium on death penalty
The moratorium was lifted by former president Abdulla Yameen in 2014.
27 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
More lawmakers join Jumhooree Party
The ruling coalition is yet to decide on a formula for jointly contesting the parliamentary elections.
27 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Abandoned newborn in good health
A newborn girl was found inside a bucket by a neighbour.
27 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Suspect arrested in MVR1.6m fake ticket scam
168 fake tickets were issued to people who paid to perform the Umra pilgrimage.
27 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Soneva resort denies using false pretext to remove trees
The island council disputes a report commissioned to seek approval for transferring the trees.
26 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court quashes Nasheed’s terror conviction
Nasheed’s 13-year jail sentence was overturned after a review of the controversial terrorism conviction.
26 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Home minister criticises release of MDP activist
MDP activist Smith was accused of assaulting a former state minister.
25 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Terrorism charges dismissed against MP Saud
He was charged over an alleged plot assassinate High Court judge Shujau Usman.
25 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Elhabe: Making jewels from paper
An interview with Hajara Yoosuf, the creator of Elhabe jewellery.
24 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
#MvTreeGrab: Removal of trees continues for landscaping of resorts
A local company wants to remove 582 coconut palms from Badidhoo island.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-prosecutor general’s terror conviction overturned
Muhthaz Muhsin was accused of conspiring to kidnap former president Yameen with a forged arrest warrant.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court overturns Home Minister Imran’s terrorism conviction
Imran was sentenced to 12 years over his speech at the 2015 May Day protest.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Elections Commission ordered to recognise PPM leadership
Former president Yameen was elected as the PPM’s leader at an extraordinary congress.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ released after court dismisses charges
The Sri Lankan was detained in 2015 on suspicion of planning to assassinate the former president.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
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