Maldives News
Maldives falls in Corruption Perception Index
The Maldives is ranked 124 out of 180 countries.
29 Jan 2019, 09:00
Uncertainty looms over ex-president Yameen’s new party
The new party is trying to complete registration in time to field candidates for the parliamentary elections.
28 Jan 2019, 09:00
MDP proposes sweeping changes for judicial reform
The MDP proposes a dramatic reduction in the powers of the Supreme Court.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00
Temporary German visa clinic opens
The Schengen visa application service is available in the Maldives for the first time.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00
President downplays rifts in coalition
President Solih expressed confidence that the JP would remain in the coalition.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00
Ecstasy pills found in postal package
The 1,943 MDMA pills were concealed inside a wireless speaker posted from Belgium.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00
Areas designated to license 24-hour businesses
Previous licenses for 24-hour shops were revoked in October 2012.
23 Jan 2019, 09:00
Fisherman discover submerged cannabis package
Four packages were found by a fisherman from the Thulhaadhoo island.
23 Jan 2019, 09:00
President forms committee to address rising religious tension
Protesters have calling for the arrest of a former lawmaker accused of insulting Islam.
23 Jan 2019, 09:00
Civil society fair to take place in March
The fair will serve as a platform to increase memberships and raise funds.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
Criminal court initiates contempt probe against presidential commission chair
Husnu Suood alleged gangs nominate judges and “fix” trials by intimidating secret witnesses.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
MDP council asked to resolve Faresmaathoda primary dispute
Ballot boxes for the Thinadhoo South constituency were also recounted after complaints.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
College vandalised after protest against chairman accused of insulting Islam
The vandalism came amid growing calls to punish those who mock or insult Islam on social media.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
Parents of Bangladeshi girl return for justice
Eight-year-old Rawshan Jian was killed by a cement bag that fell from a construction site in Malé.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
Tourist dies in diving accident
It was the fifth death of a tourist this year.
21 Jan 2019, 09:00
Inquiry commission seeks two suspects in Afrasheem murder
The commission shared video footage of a surveillance shift change near Afrasheem’s house.
21 Jan 2019, 09:00
Teenage accident victim dies of injuries
The 17-year-old motorcyclist crashed into a parked pickup.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
Czech tourist found dead in Paradise Resort lagoon
The 84-year-old man from the Czech Republic was the fourth tourist to drown this year.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
Ex-vice president’s supporters protest return to prison
Adeeb was taken back to prison after he was discharged from hospital.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
Future of Maldives ruling coalition thrown into doubt
JP leader Gasim Ibrahim announced he was open to talks with other parties to challenge the MDP.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
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