Maldives News
Maldives president defends Indian assistance
President Solih dismissed the opposition’s criticism over debt and sovereignty.
19 Dec 2018, 09:00
Maldives’ biggest corruption scandal exceeded U$90m
The sum of money stolen from public coffers was higher than estimated in a February 2016 audit.
19 Dec 2018, 09:00
Construction industry in the crosshairs after girl’s death
Construction industry magnates condemned calls to halt projects.
18 Dec 2018, 09:00
Community policing introduced with neighbourhood support officers
Neighbourhood support officers have been assigned for the capital and its suburb islands.
18 Dec 2018, 09:00
In U-turn, Maldives votes against death penalty moratorium at UN
A UN committee was told last month the Maldives would vote yes.
18 Dec 2018, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog halts 20 sewerage projects
The proposed cost was enough to establish sewerage systems in 40 islands, the ACC found.
18 Dec 2018, 09:00
Parliamentary elections scheduled for April 6
January 28 is the tentative date to start accepting applications from candidates.
17 Dec 2018, 09:00
Absence of ruling coalition lawmakers under scrutiny
There was a lack of quorum to vote on a bill to legally empower presidential commissions.
17 Dec 2018, 09:00
Girl hit by falling cement bag in critical condition
The president ordered an immediate safety review and inspection of all construction sites.
17 Dec 2018, 09:00
Indian prime minister announces US$1.4 billion assistance to Maldives
The funds were pledged as budget support, currency swap agreements and concessional lines of credit.
17 Dec 2018, 09:00
Girl hit by cement bag passes away
The seven-year-old Bangladeshi girl underwent two surgeries.
17 Dec 2018, 09:00
President Solih departs on state visit to India
A bilateral agreement on visa leniency will be signed during the state visit.
16 Dec 2018, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts frozen with US$6.5m
Yameen was questioned about about suspected illegal transactions.
16 Dec 2018, 09:00
‘Diamond Pens’: Journalism awards draw criticism
The media council was criticised for the recognition of the broadcasting regulator’s chief and the omission of ex-president Nasheed.
13 Dec 2018, 09:00
US pledges US$10 million in aid for the Maldives
The aid includes US$7 million to strengthen maritime security.
13 Dec 2018, 09:00
President appoints new police and military chiefs
The president promoted Major General Abdulla Shamaal and Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed.
12 Dec 2018, 09:00
Raft of bills rushed through to fulfil pledges
Legal changes to eliminate tariffs on agricultural equipment were approved Tuesday.
11 Dec 2018, 09:00
Tax authority collects MVR986 million in November
GST accounted for 65 percent of revenue during November.
11 Dec 2018, 09:00
500 complaints lodged over unlawful arrests
The president’s office invited complaints concerning politically motivated arrests.
10 Dec 2018, 09:00
Parliament accepts whistleblower protection law
42 MPs voted to send the bill to committee for further review.
10 Dec 2018, 09:00
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