Maldives News


Halted housing projects resume after anti-corruption probe
The Hiyaa social housing scheme and sale of plots from Hulhumalé were halted by the ACC.
09 Oct 2018, 09:00


President-elect discusses reform and asset recovery with UK minister
Solih also met the ambassadors of France and the European Union.
08 Oct 2018, 09:00


Maldives top court reinstates opposition lawmakers
The Supreme Court ruled that its anti-defection ruling was misapplied to unseat the ex-PPM MPs.
08 Oct 2018, 09:00


Water villas destroyed in fire
The rooms were vacant and no one was harmed.
08 Oct 2018, 09:00


Anti-corruption watchdog halts sale of Hulhumalé plots
The anti-corruption watchdog has been asked to stop the sale of state assets during the transition period.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00


Maldives elections body seeks defamation action against ruling party
The Elections Commission is accused of vote rigging at nightly protests by the ruling party.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00


Maldives president-elect invited to visit China
Chinese state-run media backed “mutually beneficial cooperation” to continue under Solih.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00


Two rape cases under investigation
A 16-year-old girl was raped at a guesthouse in Malé.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00


Addu stabbing victim in critical condition
The 22-year-old victim is awaiting transfer to Malé for further treatment.
07 Oct 2018, 09:00


Ex-vice president returns after three years in exile
Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed went into exile before his impeachment in July 2015.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00


Human rights watchdog laments treatment of migrant workers
There was outrage after hundreds of migrant workers were illegally ferried to work.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00


Broadcasting regulator admits bias, rejects press freedom index
The watchdog’s president conceded bias in defamation inquiries initiated by his colleagues.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00


Causeway worsened flooding as warned by environment impact report
Hoadehdhoo islanders dug out the causeway after swell surges flooded the island.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00


An unlikely saviour
The presidential poll was not expected to be fair with Ahmed Shareef as chief Elections Commissioner.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00


Commissioners fear for safety as ruling party seeks election annulment
A commissioner has left the country after threats, EC chief Ahmed Shareef said.
05 Oct 2018, 09:00


Jailed ex-defence minister departs for medical treatment
The prisons authority granted furlough at the request of the human rights watchdog.
05 Oct 2018, 09:00


Court releases ex-Special Ops policemen
The eight ex-policemen were arrested during February’s state of emergency.
05 Oct 2018, 09:00


JP leader Gasim returns to Maldives
The tycoon returned after more than a year in exile.
04 Oct 2018, 09:00


Lawmaker accuses neighbouring country of rigging Maldives election
The ruling party has demanded an investigation into alleged graft by the Elections Commission chief.
04 Oct 2018, 09:00


Nasheed announces return to Maldives ‘come what may’
The exiled opposition leader ruled out a deal with “the now defunct Maldives Supreme Court.”
04 Oct 2018, 09:00

