Maldives News
Body found with injuries in suspected murder
The body was found with burns and torn skin on the southern Villigili island.
17 Feb 2019, 09:00
Can coral reefs keep up with a warming planet?
“Assisted Evolution” offers hope for the future of corals.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
Ex-minister denies unfair allocation of social housing flats
A committee is investigating the previous government’s housing projects.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
Decorating with knot art
An interview with Maimoonath Abdullah, the creator of Knots by Mai.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
Need for new schools in Malé reignites decentralisation debate
The education minister denied plans to build 10 more schools in the capital after headlines to the contrary drew a backlash.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
First degrees in Maldives made tuition-free
President Solih launched a scheme to cover fees at the two government universities and private colleges.
14 Feb 2019, 09:00
Minister suspended after release of report on corruption scandal
Several politicians and prominent businesses were named in the long-awaited report on the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
14 Feb 2019, 09:00
India-Maldives visa liberalisation due to take effect in March
A visa facilitation agreement was signed during President Solih’s visit to India in December.
13 Feb 2019, 09:00
Migrant worker mandate transferred to economic ministry
The immigration department will stop granting work permits and issuing quotas in March.
13 Feb 2019, 09:00
Australian tourist drowns in Velidhoo resort
The authorities are reviewing safety measures after a spate of drowning incidents.
13 Feb 2019, 09:00
Woman hit by car on zebra crossing
The victim remains in critical condition.
13 Feb 2019, 09:00
Money laundering charges raised against ex-president Yameen
Yameen is accused of using US$1 million from a company implicated in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
13 Feb 2019, 09:00
Gayoom’s children pay MVR2m debt
Faris and Ghassan Maumoon’s candidacies were in doubt over the decreed debt.
12 Feb 2019, 09:00
Online service launched for housing applications
The president also decided to form a new corporation to provide affordable housing.
12 Feb 2019, 09:00
Whistleblower portal launched for ‘zero tolerance’ anti-corruption campaign
Complaints and documents can be submitted anonymously through the portal.
12 Feb 2019, 09:00
Maldives settles US$18m arbitration payout to Nexbis
The Malaysia-based security firm won the arbitration award over the cancellation of a border control project.
12 Feb 2019, 09:00
Transparency Maldives join calls to expose beneficiaries of US$90m corruption scandal
A protest march is due to take place on Friday.
12 Feb 2019, 09:00
With ‘waste-to-wealth’ model, Baa atoll islands aim to stop open burning
The Soneva Fushi resort pledged funding for eco-friendly waste management centres.
11 Feb 2019, 09:00
Agreement renewed for Milano-Bicocca Maldives outpost
The Italian university’s marine research outpost was established in 2011.
11 Feb 2019, 09:00
Maldives central bank seeks vendors for new payment system
The system would allow users to make payments regardless of their bank or island of residence.
11 Feb 2019, 09:00
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