Maldives News
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
Watchdog denies former president suffered food poisoning
Former president Yameen remains hospitalised.
11 Mar 2019, 09:00
Helmeted robbers arrested
The four men are suspected of stabbing an Indian national and stealing MVR2.3 million.
11 Mar 2019, 09:00
It’s complicated: Ruling coalition party endorses opposition candidates
Two JP ministers have declared support for the president.
10 Mar 2019, 09:00
On campaign trail, President Solih appeals for MDP majority
The second MDP government will “show the difference” with a parliament majority, he said.
10 Mar 2019, 09:00
Government undecided on luxury housing project
A stretch of Malé’s ring road closed off for the project is to be reopened.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
Gasim calls for ex-president’s Yameen immediate release
The ruling coalition leader objected to detaining defendants for trial.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
Maldivian women #OccupyReygandu to demand safe public spaces
Female-only events took place Friday night.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
Opposition declares support for 27 JP candidates
JP leader Gasim said the ruling coalition party will also back some opposition candidates.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
MDP candidate’s campaign office vandalised
The attacks came after “constant death threats,” Mickail Naseem said.
09 Mar 2019, 09:00
50-50/Think Equal
Op-ed by UN Resident Coordinator Shoko Noda for International Women’s Day 2019.
08 Mar 2019, 09:00
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