Maldives News

Early release of child sex offender sparks outrage

Ibrahim Rasheed was an under-secretary at the president’s office.

Obstruction conviction of ex-Supreme Court justice overturned

Hameed was found guilty of obstruction of justice for refusing to hand over a mobile phone to the police.

Previous administration gave sovereign guarantees worth US$1.3 billion

US$660 million was disbursed to 24 companies.

Parliament approves cabinet with overwhelming majority

Both opposition and ruling coalition lawmakers voted to approve the 19 ministers and attorney general.

Schools prohibited from forcing students to welcome dignitaries

Opposition MPs protest bill on presidential commissions

The bill was proposed to legally empower inquiry commissions on unsolved murders and stolen asset recovery.

Supreme Court orders reinstatement of former police intelligence chief

Hameed was dismissed in August 2012 on suspicion of leaking confidential information.

President launches campaign to minimise single-use plastics

President Solih appealed for lifestyle changes to protect the environment.

MDP to go it alone in parliamentary elections

The four-party coalition failed to agree on a formula for jointly contesting the elections in March.

Two policemen injured as fire burns down accommodation block

One officer suffered serious burns and the other dislocated his shoulder.

In house arrest, Adeeb joins new party

The former vice president was released to house arrest after three years in prison.

Maldives slam ‘baseless’ reports of Indian military base

The foreign ministry “categorically refutes” reports about a US$1 billion deal.

Record US$2 billion budget passed for 2019

The record-high budget was passed with changes made during the committee stage.

Constitution amended to remove age limit for presidency

An age limit of 65 years for presidential candidates was scrapped.

Sales tax abolished for sanitary napkins

Pads and tampons were not counted among essential commodities with zero tax.

Three more lawmakers join JP

The JP has added 12 MPs to its ranks since September’s presidential election.

India offers US$1 billion in exchange for military presence

Up to US$1 billion in low-interest loans was offered to help the Maldives repay its debt to China.

Maldives pledges to uphold moratorium on death penalty

The moratorium was lifted by former president Abdulla Yameen in 2014.

More lawmakers join Jumhooree Party

The ruling coalition is yet to decide on a formula for jointly contesting the parliamentary elections.

Abandoned newborn in good health

A newborn girl was found inside a bucket by a neighbour.