Maldives News
Opposition courts ruling coalition leader Gasim
The Jumhooree Party leader was urged to leave the ruling coalition.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
Political appointees implicated in corruption scandal suspended
Two board directors of state-owned enterprises were told to stay home.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog deflects blame on MMPRC scandal
The ACC blamed the authorities for failing to act after findings were shared in 2017.
19 Feb 2019, 09:00
National flag rules abolished
The 2017 regulations prohibited flying another flag higher than the national flag.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen detained for money laundering trial
The opposition leader attempted to bribe witnesses, prosecutors told the court.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Worker killed in construction accident
The 44-year-old Bangladeshi man was hit by a falling stone.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Elderly man dies after boat fire
The Ravaanaa boat caught fire near the Filitheyo resort.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Taxi driver faces charges for hitting woman on zebra cross
The 46-year-old victim remains in critical condition.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog under fire over ‘incomplete and overdue’ report
ACC president Luthfy is under investigation over alleged money laundering.
17 Feb 2019, 09:00
President and Indian star kicks off India-Maldives Friendship Cricket Series
Yuvraj Singh played in the first match of the annual India-Maldives Friendship Cricket Series.
17 Feb 2019, 09:00
Children enjoy closed Malé roads
Four roads in the congested capital were closed on Friday morning.
17 Feb 2019, 09:00
Body found with injuries in suspected murder
The body was found with burns and torn skin on the southern Villigili island.
17 Feb 2019, 09:00
Can coral reefs keep up with a warming planet?
“Assisted Evolution” offers hope for the future of corals.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
Ex-minister denies unfair allocation of social housing flats
A committee is investigating the previous government’s housing projects.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
Decorating with knot art
An interview with Maimoonath Abdullah, the creator of Knots by Mai.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
Need for new schools in Malé reignites decentralisation debate
The education minister denied plans to build 10 more schools in the capital after headlines to the contrary drew a backlash.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
First degrees in Maldives made tuition-free
President Solih launched a scheme to cover fees at the two government universities and private colleges.
14 Feb 2019, 09:00
Minister suspended after release of report on corruption scandal
Several politicians and prominent businesses were named in the long-awaited report on the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
14 Feb 2019, 09:00
India-Maldives visa liberalisation due to take effect in March
A visa facilitation agreement was signed during President Solih’s visit to India in December.
13 Feb 2019, 09:00
Migrant worker mandate transferred to economic ministry
The immigration department will stop granting work permits and issuing quotas in March.
13 Feb 2019, 09:00
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