Maldives News
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
Sri Lankan official meets detained ‘sniper’
A Sri Lankan national has been detained since late 2015 on suspicion of planning to assassinate the former president.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Mixed reactions to President Solih’s coalition cabinet
Some appointments drew criticism over qualifications, allegations of corruption and potential conflicts of interest.
18 Nov 2018, 09:00
Translation: Solih administration’s ambitious 100-day agenda
There are 161 pledges covering 23 sectors.
18 Nov 2018, 09:00
I, Solih: Inauguration day in pictures
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih took the oath of office in a unique and historic ceremony.
18 Nov 2018, 09:00
Outgoing president refuses to attend inauguration ceremony
Yameen said he was respecting the wishes of thousands of supporters.
17 Nov 2018, 09:00
Indian prime minister, ex-Sri Lankan president among visiting dignitaries
More than 300 foreign dignitaries from 46 countries were expected to attend the inauguration ceremony.
17 Nov 2018, 09:00
Solih sworn in as seventh president of Maldives
Solih took the oath office with thousands watching on at the national stadium in Malé.
17 Nov 2018, 09:00
Environmental impact assessment for Fainu airport rejected
Fainu islanders have been lobbying against the airport project.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Shahid resigns as Shahudhy rejoins JP
Former speaker Shahid is expected to join the cabinet.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Coalition leaders to serve as senior advisors to President Solih
The four leaders met for the first time since September’s election victory.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Nasheed to represent Maldives at climate change conference
The former president will be the envoy of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Transition teams decry political influence in civil service
Transition committees have been assessing ministries and state-owned enterprises.
14 Nov 2018, 09:00
Whistleblower declared an apostate arrested on return to Maldives
Velezinee is accused of mocking Islam, according to the arrest warrant.
14 Nov 2018, 09:00
Velezinee hospitalised and released from police custody
The whistleblower was declared an apostate after allegedly blasphemous videos were posted online.
14 Nov 2018, 09:00
Anti-defamation law repealed
The draconian law was abolished with 38 votes in favour and 13 against.
14 Nov 2018, 09:00
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
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