Maldives News
Ex-president’s aide remanded for 10 days
The former chief of staff at the presidential residence was arrested on his return to the Maldives.
10 Feb 2019, 09:00
State wholesaler assures price uniformity for staple foods
The State Trading Organisation plans to cover labour and transportation costs.
10 Feb 2019, 09:00
Watchdog seeks charges over custodial death
The Human Rights Commission has concluded investigations of 45 cases involving unsolved murders and disappearances.
05 Feb 2019, 09:00
Maldivian pilots call off strike
The state-owned airline removed its director of flight operations as demanded by local staff.
04 Feb 2019, 09:00
Coalition parties stand alone for parliamentary polls
Pro-government candidates will be competing against each other as well as opposition candidates.
03 Feb 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen retains PPM leadership
The PPM congress in September where Yameen was elected president was legitimate, the Supreme Court ruled.
31 Jan 2019, 09:00
Voters list published for parliamentary polls
Some 264,589 people are eligible to vote.
31 Jan 2019, 09:00
Water villas destroyed in fire at Taj Exotica
Five water villas were damaged beyond use.
29 Jan 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court overrules Adeeb house arrest order
The High Court ordered Adeeb’s temporary transfer pending a judgment on an appeal.
29 Jan 2019, 09:00
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
Showing 71 / 815