Maldives News
Coalition lawmakers ‘sabotage’ presidential commissions bill
There was a lack of quorum to put the bill to a vote.
25 Feb 2019, 09:00
Elections Commission rules out delaying parliamentary polls
Opposition parties called for a postponement over former president Yameen’s arrest.
24 Feb 2019, 09:00
Expatriate drowns in Maafushi
The 40-year-old Turkish man was on holiday after working on a resort.
24 Feb 2019, 09:00
MDP candidates disclose personal finances
Former president Nasheed declared over MVR5 million (US$324,000).
24 Feb 2019, 09:00
Leftwing group aims to challenge political establishment
Navaanavi decried the influence of big businesses and hidden campaign donors.
21 Feb 2019, 09:00
Widows of Maldivian fighters in Syria want to return
Six families have contacted the counter-terrorism centre.
21 Feb 2019, 09:00
‘Digital wallet’ finance scheme launched for fishermen
The scheme enables immediate payment for fish catches.
21 Feb 2019, 09:00
Opposition protesters demand release of ex-president Yameen
The opposition leader was detained for a money laundering trial.
21 Feb 2019, 09:00
Chief Justice slams MDP’s proposals for judicial reform
Chief Justice Didi conceded the need for judicial reform and decried political influence.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
Opposition courts ruling coalition leader Gasim
The Jumhooree Party leader was urged to leave the ruling coalition.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
Political appointees implicated in corruption scandal suspended
Two board directors of state-owned enterprises were told to stay home.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog deflects blame on MMPRC scandal
The ACC blamed the authorities for failing to act after findings were shared in 2017.
19 Feb 2019, 09:00
National flag rules abolished
The 2017 regulations prohibited flying another flag higher than the national flag.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen detained for money laundering trial
The opposition leader attempted to bribe witnesses, prosecutors told the court.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Worker killed in construction accident
The 44-year-old Bangladeshi man was hit by a falling stone.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Elderly man dies after boat fire
The Ravaanaa boat caught fire near the Filitheyo resort.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Taxi driver faces charges for hitting woman on zebra cross
The 46-year-old victim remains in critical condition.
18 Feb 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog under fire over ‘incomplete and overdue’ report
ACC president Luthfy is under investigation over alleged money laundering.
17 Feb 2019, 09:00
President and Indian star kicks off India-Maldives Friendship Cricket Series
Yuvraj Singh played in the first match of the annual India-Maldives Friendship Cricket Series.
17 Feb 2019, 09:00
Children enjoy closed Malé roads
Four roads in the congested capital were closed on Friday morning.
17 Feb 2019, 09:00
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