Maldives News
Former president’s appointees sacked en masse
Chairpersons, managing directors and board members of 11 state-owned companies were dismissed.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Police probe sexual harassment allegations against ex-foreign minister
Asim was accused of sexual harassment by four junior staff at the foreign ministry.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Two more lawmakers join JP
MPs Ilham Ahmed and Hussain Mohamed Latheef are the latest lawmakers to switch parties.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives to restore ties with Qatar and Iran
Discussions have started with both nations, the new foreign minister announced.
22 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
MP Muhamma joins MDP
The former actor-comedian plans to contest in an MDP primary to seek re-election on the party’s ticket.
21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Institutions seek bigger budgets
The Elections Commission warned MVR80 million was not enough for the parliamentary elections in March.
21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
High Court frees ex-magistrate Nihan
Nihan was accused of conspiring to kidnap former president Yameen with a fraudulent arrest warrant.
21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
China hopes Maldives will make ‘right choice’ on free trade deal
Former president Nasheed told Reuters the new government would scrap the “one-way treaty.”
21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Youth minister acquitted over ‘false reporting’ tweet
The former lawmaker was put on trial over a tweet alleging culpability over custodial deaths.
21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
More arrests as police recover MVR14m stolen from Villigili bank
A Bangladeshi man and three local men were taken into custody.
21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Six arrested in Villigili bank robbery
The robbery was discovered early Monday morning.
20 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Sports festival concludes with match up between politicians
President Solih promised more sporting events to promote unity and healthy lifestyles.
20 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Erasure of footage at state media under investigation
An entire folder of video footage was deleted before it could be archived.
20 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Presidential commissions to probe corruption and unresolved murders
Inquiry commissions were instituted by presidential decree hours after Solih took the oath of office.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-vice president in stable condition after surgery
Ahmed Adeeb underwent surgery to remove kidney stones.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Judgment due in review of Home Minister Imran’s conviction
The top court concluded a review of Sheikh Imran’s terrorism conviction.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court concludes review of Nasheed terrorism conviction
A 13-year jail sentence handed to the former opposition leader was suspended for review.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Celebrations continue with sports festival and public feast
The two-day festival began with water sports and is due to end with a football match between politicians.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
No-confidence motion filed to dismiss prosecutor general
Bisham was accused of failing to perform her duties as an independent state official.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
On return from exile, ex-MP Nazim claims key role in forming coalition
Nazim said he facilitated a meeting between the MDP parliament leader and former president Gayoom’s son.
19 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
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