Maldives News
Opposition MPs protest bill on presidential commissions
The bill was proposed to legally empower inquiry commissions on unsolved murders and stolen asset recovery.
03 Dec 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court orders reinstatement of former police intelligence chief
Hameed was dismissed in August 2012 on suspicion of leaking confidential information.
02 Dec 2018, 09:00
President launches campaign to minimise single-use plastics
President Solih appealed for lifestyle changes to protect the environment.
02 Dec 2018, 09:00
MDP to go it alone in parliamentary elections
The four-party coalition failed to agree on a formula for jointly contesting the elections in March.
02 Dec 2018, 09:00
Two policemen injured as fire burns down accommodation block
One officer suffered serious burns and the other dislocated his shoulder.
02 Dec 2018, 09:00
In house arrest, Adeeb joins new party
The former vice president was released to house arrest after three years in prison.
01 Dec 2018, 09:00
Maldives slam ‘baseless’ reports of Indian military base
The foreign ministry “categorically refutes” reports about a US$1 billion deal.
01 Dec 2018, 09:00
Record US$2 billion budget passed for 2019
The record-high budget was passed with changes made during the committee stage.
29 Nov 2018, 09:00
Constitution amended to remove age limit for presidency
An age limit of 65 years for presidential candidates was scrapped.
29 Nov 2018, 09:00
Sales tax abolished for sanitary napkins
Pads and tampons were not counted among essential commodities with zero tax.
29 Nov 2018, 09:00
Three more lawmakers join JP
The JP has added 12 MPs to its ranks since September’s presidential election.
28 Nov 2018, 09:00
India offers US$1 billion in exchange for military presence
Up to US$1 billion in low-interest loans was offered to help the Maldives repay its debt to China.
28 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives pledges to uphold moratorium on death penalty
The moratorium was lifted by former president Abdulla Yameen in 2014.
27 Nov 2018, 09:00
More lawmakers join Jumhooree Party
The ruling coalition is yet to decide on a formula for jointly contesting the parliamentary elections.
27 Nov 2018, 09:00
Abandoned newborn in good health
A newborn girl was found inside a bucket by a neighbour.
27 Nov 2018, 09:00
Suspect arrested in MVR1.6m fake ticket scam
168 fake tickets were issued to people who paid to perform the Umra pilgrimage.
27 Nov 2018, 09:00
Soneva resort denies using false pretext to remove trees
The island council disputes a report commissioned to seek approval for transferring the trees.
26 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court quashes Nasheed’s terror conviction
Nasheed’s 13-year jail sentence was overturned after a review of the controversial terrorism conviction.
26 Nov 2018, 09:00
Home minister criticises release of MDP activist
MDP activist Smith was accused of assaulting a former state minister.
25 Nov 2018, 09:00
Terrorism charges dismissed against MP Saud
He was charged over an alleged plot assassinate High Court judge Shujau Usman.
25 Nov 2018, 09:00
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