Maldives News
US pledges US$10 million in aid for the Maldives
The aid includes US$7 million to strengthen maritime security.
13 Dec 2018, 09:00
President appoints new police and military chiefs
The president promoted Major General Abdulla Shamaal and Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed.
12 Dec 2018, 09:00
Raft of bills rushed through to fulfil pledges
Legal changes to eliminate tariffs on agricultural equipment were approved Tuesday.
11 Dec 2018, 09:00
Tax authority collects MVR986 million in November
GST accounted for 65 percent of revenue during November.
11 Dec 2018, 09:00
500 complaints lodged over unlawful arrests
The president’s office invited complaints concerning politically motivated arrests.
10 Dec 2018, 09:00
Parliament accepts whistleblower protection law
42 MPs voted to send the bill to committee for further review.
10 Dec 2018, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog orders recovery of MVR2 billion
The missing funds were identified in 27 probes concluded during the first three quarters of 2018.
10 Dec 2018, 09:00
Maldives: a flicker of hope amidst a turbulent year for human rights
The Maldives ends 2018 as a sure sign of hope for human rights, writes the Deputy South Asia Director of Amnesty International.
09 Dec 2018, 09:00
Nationwide cleanup programme launched
President Solih launched the campaign as pledged in his first 100-day action plan.
08 Dec 2018, 09:00
PPM awards ticket for parliamentary elections
The PPM ticket was awarded to 42 candidates without a primary contest.
08 Dec 2018, 09:00
Crafting Maldivian toys
An interview with Khadeeja Suzeena, the founder of SuzieCrafts.
08 Dec 2018, 09:00
Record rainfall in Maldives capital
Floodwaters caused damages in 117 homes and 20 people were evacuated.
06 Dec 2018, 09:00
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.
05 Dec 2018, 09:00
Maldives parliament endorses decision to rejoin Commonwealth
The cabinet’s decision was approved unanimously with 62 votes.
05 Dec 2018, 09:00
Quick fix promised for broken Fulidhoo jetty
Islanders fear they would be left without means of transport as ferry operators warned of suspension.
05 Dec 2018, 09:00
Early release of child sex offender sparks outrage
Ibrahim Rasheed was an under-secretary at the president’s office.
05 Dec 2018, 09:00
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.
05 Dec 2018, 09:00
Previous administration gave sovereign guarantees worth US$1.3 billion
US$660 million was disbursed to 24 companies.
04 Dec 2018, 09:00
Parliament approves cabinet with overwhelming majority
Both opposition and ruling coalition lawmakers voted to approve the 19 ministers and attorney general.
04 Dec 2018, 09:00
Schools prohibited from forcing students to welcome dignitaries
04 Dec 2018, 09:00
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