Maldives News

Priorities, parliamentary system and judicial reform: Nasheed on state media

The presumptive majority leader deferred to President Solih on changing the form of government.

Mathiveri council denies allegations over guesthouse fire

The guesthouse is owned by MP-elect Abdulla Jabir.

Yellow wave sweeps MDP to historic 65-seat haul

MDP won an unprecedented super majority of the 87-member parliament.

Elections Commission set to announce results

MDP has taken a two-third majority of the 19th parliament.

MDP celebrates landslide victory

Rolling coverage of the Maldives parliamentary elections.

Voting under way in Maldives parliamentary polls

Polls opened at 8am across the country.

Ex-May Day detainee under state care

Ibrahim Rasheed started receiving treatment after media reports of his condition.

Elections Commission ready for April 6 polls

Polls open at 8am on Saturday morning.

Court warns of judgment in absentia in Sealife apartment scam

Sealife owes US$12 million to 258 people who paid booking fees and advance payments.

Picnic island designated for Malé

The picnic island will be developed on the reclaimed Emboodhoo lagoon.

President dials up appeal for MDP majority

Solih assailed the “corruption and tyranny” of his predecessor.

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.