Maldives News
Maldives celebrates Eid with fun and festivities
Maldivians celebrated with water fights and traditional festivities.
22 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Jailed former president’s health worsens
The 83-year-old Gayoom suffers from a condition that causes dizziness.
22 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
EU sanctions list has 41 names: MEP
MEP Tomas Zdechovsky was part of a fact-finding delegation that visited the Maldives.
21 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives opposition pledges income tax
An income tax bill was proposed by the MDP government in 2011.
21 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: income tax and interim rule
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
21 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
NGO boss probed over domestic violence allegations
The NGO boss denied the domestic violence allegations.
20 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives team places second at ‘robotic Olympics’
The teenagers competed against teams from around the world.
20 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: ‘Public Service Media’
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
20 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: Eid lull
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives election body denies voter registration fraud
Candidate numbers were assigned on Saturday.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Rules relaxed for boat captains to renew licenses
The government has also waived fines and abolished fees for fishing vessels.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Four arrested for ‘using black magic’ to win election
The men are accused of trying to bring the Maldivian Democratic Party to power.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: pledges galore
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
18 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: dollar wreath and mosque campaign
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaigns warned against targeting police officers
Photos were shared of the opposition candidates shaking hands with policemen.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Independent’s candidacy appeal rejected, Nasrullah suspended
The High Court registrar decided the case could not be accepted as an election-related complaint.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
ADB grants US$33m for waste management
Open burning of waste in Thilafushi poses “an environmental and public health hazard.”
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Fines waived for fishing vessels
The government has also waived traffic fines and released inmates ahead of the presidential election.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
EU denies Maldives president’s claim of fish export ban
European Union sanctions were prompted by his defence of Islamic principles, Yameen claimed.
16 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: inflated costs and slicing the cake
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
16 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
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