Maldives News

Crafting Maldivian toys

An interview with Khadeeja Suzeena, the founder of SuzieCrafts.

Record rainfall in Maldives capital

Floodwaters caused damages in 117 homes and 20 people were evacuated.

Ex-president Nasheed launches campaign for parliament seat

The 51-year-old is running for the newly-formed mid-Machanghoalhi constituency in the capital Malé.

Maldives parliament endorses decision to rejoin Commonwealth

The cabinet’s decision was approved unanimously with 62 votes.

Quick fix promised for broken Fulidhoo jetty

Islanders fear they would be left without means of transport as ferry operators warned of suspension.

Early release of child sex offender sparks outrage

Ibrahim Rasheed was an under-secretary at the president’s office.

Obstruction conviction of ex-Supreme Court justice overturned

Hameed was found guilty of obstruction of justice for refusing to hand over a mobile phone to the police.

Previous administration gave sovereign guarantees worth US$1.3 billion

US$660 million was disbursed to 24 companies.

Parliament approves cabinet with overwhelming majority

Both opposition and ruling coalition lawmakers voted to approve the 19 ministers and attorney general.

Schools prohibited from forcing students to welcome dignitaries

Opposition MPs protest bill on presidential commissions

The bill was proposed to legally empower inquiry commissions on unsolved murders and stolen asset recovery.

Supreme Court orders reinstatement of former police intelligence chief

Hameed was dismissed in August 2012 on suspicion of leaking confidential information.

President launches campaign to minimise single-use plastics

President Solih appealed for lifestyle changes to protect the environment.

MDP to go it alone in parliamentary elections

The four-party coalition failed to agree on a formula for jointly contesting the elections in March.

Two policemen injured as fire burns down accommodation block

One officer suffered serious burns and the other dislocated his shoulder.

In house arrest, Adeeb joins new party

The former vice president was released to house arrest after three years in prison.

Maldives slam ‘baseless’ reports of Indian military base

The foreign ministry “categorically refutes” reports about a US$1 billion deal.

Record US$2 billion budget passed for 2019

The record-high budget was passed with changes made during the committee stage.

Constitution amended to remove age limit for presidency

An age limit of 65 years for presidential candidates was scrapped.

Sales tax abolished for sanitary napkins

Pads and tampons were not counted among essential commodities with zero tax.