Maldives News
Customs lost US$1.4m lawsuit after state changed stand
The Attorney General’s office backed a tobacco importer’s claim in a tariff dispute.
16 Mar 2019, 09:00
Habeeb reappointed to Elections Commission
Habeeb was appointed to the five-member commission for a second term.
14 Mar 2019, 09:00
President pitches MDP’s ‘Agenda 19’ as plan to deliver pledges
Solih assured coalition partners they would not “face any misfortune.”
14 Mar 2019, 09:00
Nasheed directs ire at ex-MDP MP
The lawmaker is contesting as an independent after losing the MDP primary.
14 Mar 2019, 09:00
Rules changed on dismissing ministers
The change conflicts with a Supreme Court ruling that subjected impeachment votes to judicial review.
14 Mar 2019, 09:00
Nasheed denies backing alcohol sale at guesthouses
The former president was denounced for saying “alcohol sells.”
14 Mar 2019, 09:00
Transport minister at odds with party leader
She publicly opposed her husband’s decision to endorse opposition candidates.
14 Mar 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen transferred to house arrest
The opposition leader was hospitalised three times since his detention.
14 Mar 2019, 09:00
Gayoom reaffirms support for President Solih
The former president’s Maldives Reform Movement is part of the four-party ruling coalition.
13 Mar 2019, 09:00
United States pledges US$20m aid to Maldives
US Ambassador Teplitz hailed the development agreement as “a milestone in the US-Maldives partnership.”
13 Mar 2019, 09:00
Glass window falls from construction site
The window fell from the third floor and no one was harmed.
13 Mar 2019, 09:00
Maldives airline apologises for plane’s landing gear malfunction
The plane landed safety after flying in a holding pattern for more than an hour.
13 Mar 2019, 09:00
Maldives seeks duty-free fish exports to European Union
A request was made at the annual policy dialogue with EU ambassadors.
12 Mar 2019, 09:00
Eviction notice served to clear Malé surf point
The waterfront area was controversially leased for a bridge viewing platform.
12 Mar 2019, 09:00
High Court hears appeal of ex-president Yameen’s detention
The opposition leader was detained for the duration of a money laundering trial.
12 Mar 2019, 09:00
Suspects accused of trying to abduct sister of missing woman
19-year-old Shima has been missing since February 22.
12 Mar 2019, 09:00
Drug rehab reopened in Addu
The centre offers detoxification services and treatment.
11 Mar 2019, 09:00
Pension law revised to utilise savings for Hajj pilgrimage
Workers can use the retirement scheme to finance first-time Hajj pilgrimages.
11 Mar 2019, 09:00
Chinese tourist found dead in resort lagoon
Also on Sunday, a 64-year-old Japanese tourist died during a diving trip.
11 Mar 2019, 09:00
Speaker Gasim admits holding up ‘unconstitutional’ bills
The legal profession bill and presidential commissions bill remain stalled.
11 Mar 2019, 09:00
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