Maldives News
MP Muhamma joins MDP
The former actor-comedian plans to contest in an MDP primary to seek re-election on the party’s ticket.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Institutions seek bigger budgets
The Elections Commission warned MVR80 million was not enough for the parliamentary elections in March.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
High Court frees ex-magistrate Nihan
Nihan was accused of conspiring to kidnap former president Yameen with a fraudulent arrest warrant.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
China hopes Maldives will make ‘right choice’ on free trade deal
Former president Nasheed told Reuters the new government would scrap the “one-way treaty.”
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Youth minister acquitted over ‘false reporting’ tweet
The former lawmaker was put on trial over a tweet alleging culpability over custodial deaths.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
More arrests as police recover MVR14m stolen from Villigili bank
A Bangladeshi man and three local men were taken into custody.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Six arrested in Villigili bank robbery
The robbery was discovered early Monday morning.
20 Nov 2018, 09:00
Sports festival concludes with match up between politicians
President Solih promised more sporting events to promote unity and healthy lifestyles.
20 Nov 2018, 09:00
Erasure of footage at state media under investigation
An entire folder of video footage was deleted before it could be archived.
20 Nov 2018, 09:00
Presidential commissions to probe corruption and unresolved murders
Inquiry commissions were instituted by presidential decree hours after Solih took the oath of office.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-vice president in stable condition after surgery
Ahmed Adeeb underwent surgery to remove kidney stones.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Judgment due in review of Home Minister Imran’s conviction
The top court concluded a review of Sheikh Imran’s terrorism conviction.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court concludes review of Nasheed terrorism conviction
A 13-year jail sentence handed to the former opposition leader was suspended for review.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Celebrations continue with sports festival and public feast
The two-day festival began with water sports and is due to end with a football match between politicians.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
No-confidence motion filed to dismiss prosecutor general
Bisham was accused of failing to perform her duties as an independent state official.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
On return from exile, ex-MP Nazim claims key role in forming coalition
Nazim said he facilitated a meeting between the MDP parliament leader and former president Gayoom’s son.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
President Solih meets ambassadors and foreign dignitaries
The new ambassador of the United States presented her letter of credence to the president.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-foreign minister appointed minister at president’s office
Ahmed Naseem previously served as foreign minister in former president Nasheed’s cabinet.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-judges and chief prosecutor released to house arrest
The release of political prisoners on the first day in office was a campaign pledge of President Solih.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Heritage minister finds dismantled coral stone mosque
Parts of the Kalhuvakaru Mosque must be treated before it is reassembled, Yumna Maumoon said.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
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