Maldives News
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
Hospital probes death of infant
The hospital was accused of negligence after failure to perform a C-section.
11 Nov 2018, 09:00
Photos leaked of president’s ‘castle’ on island retreat
The public was unaware when the three-storey house was built.
11 Nov 2018, 09:00
Child abuse suspect arrested in Molhadhoo
The 46-year-old is accused of abusing two children.
11 Nov 2018, 09:00
Indian prime minister announces maiden visit to Maldives
It would not be a bilateral visit and Modi will return to New Delhi on the same night.
10 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-auditor general hits back at reinstated lawmakers
Niyaz drew fire from the former ruling lawmakers in a Twitter spat last week.
10 Nov 2018, 09:00
Tree Top Hospital parts ways with foreign management
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care managed the hospital since its opening in March.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives island denuded of trees for airport
The Environment Protection Agency said the clearance of vegetation was necessary.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives opposition tightlipped on cabinet and coalition agreement
Reports suggest there will be 22 ministries, up from 14 ministries in the outgoing administration.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives foreign minister accused of sexual harassment
Dr Mohamed Asim was accused by at least four junior female staff.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Elections chief questioned over shredding of ballot papers
The outgoing ruling party has called for a police probe.
07 Nov 2018, 09:00
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