Maldives News
International group to help restore Kulhudhuffushi mangrove
A large part of the unique ecosystem was destroyed for an airport project.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Maldives remain at high risk of debt distress, warns IMF
Maldives faces challenges posed by high deficits and growing debt.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
President announces six months maternity leave
He also pledged to introduce a quota for women on island councils.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
New Indian ambassador presents credentials
Sunjay Sudhir was formerly joint secretary at the petroleum and natural gas ministry.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Ex-Maldives Gas boss denies diverting funds for first lady’s mosque
Some MVR2.5 million worth of equipment was allegedly diverted.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Lawmaker’s family members among social housing recipients
The former ruling party lawmaker denied any undue influence.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Three judges transferred
Three family court judges were transferred to the criminal court and the civil court.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Maldivian arrested with drugs in Indian airport
The 32-year-old man was arrested with hashish worth more than US$1 million.
06 Mar 2019, 09:00
Central bank officials questioned behind closed doors
The officials were summoned for a parliamentary inquiry.
05 Mar 2019, 09:00
‘Idols’ seized from Indian tourists
The four Indians said they came to the Maldives for a “peaceful gathering.”
05 Mar 2019, 09:00
Electoral law amended to invalidate ballots with marks or symbols
Ballots with marks or drawings were previously counted among valid votes.
04 Mar 2019, 09:00
Defence minister apologises for Indian occupation remarks
The minister slammed the opposition’s anti-India campaign.
04 Mar 2019, 09:00
‘Lack of context’ in voting record website angers lawmakers
The MageyMP site by Transparency Maldives shows attendance and voting records.
04 Mar 2019, 09:00
Chinese worker falls to death in Hulhumalé
The man fell from the building’s ninth floor.
03 Mar 2019, 09:00
20 arrested in drug network bust
Police raided a house in Malé on Saturday.
03 Mar 2019, 09:00
Construction workers charged over girl’s death
The construction company’s managing director and site supervisor were also charged.
28 Feb 2019, 09:00
MDP cries foul as presidential commissions bill returned to committee
Speaker Gasim removed the bill from the agenda after it was tabled for the fourth time.
27 Feb 2019, 09:00
Opposition moves no-confidence motion against defence minister
Mariya Ahmed Didi came under fire for saying India could have occupied the Maldives.
26 Feb 2019, 09:00
Vote on presidential commissions bill called off for third time
Eleven lawmakers from the ruling coalition were absent.
26 Feb 2019, 09:00
Primary losers allowed to contest
The Supreme Court struck down a prohibition in the political parties law.
25 Feb 2019, 09:00
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