Maldives News
Parliament approves pay hike for city councillors
The city’s council’s wider mandate was restored in December.
27 Mar 2019, 09:00
Ex-vice president transferred back to house arrest
Adeeb was taken home after more than two weeks at the hospital.
27 Mar 2019, 09:00
Hoarafushi airport project handed to MTCC
It would be the northernmost airport in the Maldives.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Bribery ruled out after candidate offered scholarships
The anti-corruption watchdog cleared MDP candidate Andhun Hussain.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Religious rhetoric incites violence, presidential commission warns
The warning came after JP leader Gasim Ibrahim claimed the MDP would build temples and churches.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Islands.mv web portal launched
The portal has tourist information for all local islands.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
City council begins planting trees in Malé
An outdoor gym was also opened in the capital.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Hameed confirmed as police chief
The former intelligence head was appointed acting commissioner in December.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
Precautionary measures advised amid heatwave
Temperatures are soaring toward the end of the dry north-east monsoon.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
Real estate developer blames state for refund delay
Sealife Global owes US$12 million to 258 people.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
President opens first centre for mental health in Maldives
A national institute for mental health was a campaign pledge.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’
Trees are being removed for the landscaping of new resorts.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
Anti-bullying ambassador dismissed over sexual misconduct
Several young women came forward to accuse Aalif Naseer.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
Court accused of discounting evidence of death caused by marital rape
The PG office is appealing the husband’s acquittal.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
Coalition leaders exchange barbs as campaign enters final stretch
Millionaire lawmakers won’t accept bribes, JP leader Gasim suggested.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
67 employers of foreign workers under investigation
The economic ministry has taken over issuing quotas and granting employment approvals.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
Thailand approves visa-free entry for Maldivians
Maldivian tourists will be granted a 30-day visa with effect on April 14.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
President defends forming inquiry commissions
The public lacks confidence in police and the anti-corruption watchdog, he said.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
Most turf rolls salvaged after fire
Turf rolls stored at the Malé sports complex caught on fire Saturday night.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
Two arrested over MIFCO van robbery
Masked men stole MVR2 million from the MIFCO van last Wednesday.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
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