Maldives News
Transition chief appointed to organise transfer of power
Ahmed Latheef previously served as the Maldives ambassador to China.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court to rule on unseated lawmakers
A dozen lawmakers were deemed to have lost their seats for crossing the floor.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Saudi Arabia and China’s leaders congratulate Maldives president-elect
Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan called Solih on Monday morning.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Tata housing deal renewed to avoid US$250m payout
An out-of-court settlement was reached after Tata Housing filed for arbitration.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Prosecutors admit Faris was sentenced after rushed trial
The lawmaker was convicted of identity fraud for using the ruling party flag.
01 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
Ibu meets Sheikh Imran, police chief
It was Solih’s first meeting with a coalition partner since winning the election.
25 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives presidential election – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the Maldives presidential election.
23 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: pleading in the rain
The final roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: make peace not war
The Saturday roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: colour blind
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
21 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Government waives late rent fines in Hulhumalé
The move comes three days before the presidential election.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: final stretch
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Test flight lands in Kulhudhuffushi airstrip
The flight landed two days after the contractor finished laying tar on the runway.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
UAE company enlisted to provide drinking water on 32 islands
The US$8.6 million project is financed by OFID and the Green Climate Fund.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
MDP revives money laundering claims
The MDP says a forensic accounting firm has validated previous reports about a US$1.5 billion scheme.
20 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: official size
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
19 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: island hopping
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
18 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president implicated in corrupt island leases
New evidence was uncovered by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
18 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: one-man debate
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
17 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives crowned champions of South Asia
The 2-1 victory over India came a decade after the Red Snappers first lifted the SAFF title.
16 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM
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