Maldives News
Indian prime minister, ex-Sri Lankan president among visiting dignitaries
More than 300 foreign dignitaries from 46 countries were expected to attend the inauguration ceremony.
17 Nov 2018, 09:00
Solih sworn in as seventh president of Maldives
Solih took the oath office with thousands watching on at the national stadium in Malé.
17 Nov 2018, 09:00
Environmental impact assessment for Fainu airport rejected
Fainu islanders have been lobbying against the airport project.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Shahid resigns as Shahudhy rejoins JP
Former speaker Shahid is expected to join the cabinet.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Coalition leaders to serve as senior advisors to President Solih
The four leaders met for the first time since September’s election victory.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Nasheed to represent Maldives at climate change conference
The former president will be the envoy of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Transition teams decry political influence in civil service
Transition committees have been assessing ministries and state-owned enterprises.
14 Nov 2018, 09:00
Whistleblower declared an apostate arrested on return to Maldives
Velezinee is accused of mocking Islam, according to the arrest warrant.
14 Nov 2018, 09:00
Velezinee hospitalised and released from police custody
The whistleblower was declared an apostate after allegedly blasphemous videos were posted online.
14 Nov 2018, 09:00
Anti-defamation law repealed
The draconian law was abolished with 38 votes in favour and 13 against.
14 Nov 2018, 09:00
New government’s pledges included in MVR30bn budget for 2019
A supplementary budget could be proposed next year.
13 Nov 2018, 09:00
19 ministries in Solih’s cabinet
A 16 percent drop in the wage bill was promised with 100 fewer political appointees.
13 Nov 2018, 09:00
Faris Maumoon approved as new member of judicial watchdog
The Dhiggaru MP was approved with 67 votes in favour and one abstention.
13 Nov 2018, 09:00
Fainu islanders skeptical of environmental impact assessment
A group of Islanders have been lobbying against an airport project.
13 Nov 2018, 09:00
Resolution passed for review of Nasheed’s conviction
The resolution was passed with 57 votes in favour from the 85-member parliament.
13 Nov 2018, 09:00
High Court overturns May Day protester’s jail sentence
Ibrahim Ibadh was jailed for seven years over the assault of a policeman.
13 Nov 2018, 09:00
MPs back repeal of anti-defamation law
The widely-condemned law introduced hefty fines and jail terms for journalists.
12 Nov 2018, 09:00
PPM MP Riza removed from judicial watchdog
A no-confidence motion was passed with 42 votes in favour and 24 votes against.
12 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-defence minister vows to hold president accountable for frame-up
Nazim returned as a free man after the Supreme Court suspended his 11-year jail sentence.
12 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-vice president hospitalised
Adeeb is undergoing emergency treatment to remove kidney stones.
11 Nov 2018, 09:00
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