Maldives News


Polling stations scrapped for Singapore, Delhi and nine resorts
Fewer than 200 people registered to vote in Singapore and New Delhi.
26 Aug 2018, 09:00


Campaign trail: housing for all
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
25 Aug 2018, 09:00


Indian MP provokes outrage with call to invade Maldives
Subramanian Swamy was rebuked by both government and opposition supporters.
25 Aug 2018, 09:00


Girl in bullying video goes missing
Nashfa Hassan was found to be missing after police analysed the viral video.
25 Aug 2018, 09:00


Hamid freed after completing prison term
The businessman was convicted over the theft of a US$5 million resort lease payment.
25 Aug 2018, 09:00


Opposition alleges collusion as 5,600 registration forms voided
Opposition re-registration forms were allegedly handed over to president’s campaign office.
24 Aug 2018, 09:00


Campaign trail: water colour welcome
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
24 Aug 2018, 09:00


Maldives president addresses longstanding corruption allegations
The former auditor general says Yameen dismissed concerns over his top lieutenant’s corruption.
23 Aug 2018, 09:00


Maldives police deny obstructing opposition campaign
Campaign workers were arrested while putting up banners.
23 Aug 2018, 09:00


Campaign trail: president on the offensive
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
23 Aug 2018, 09:00


Campaign trail: state-funded propaganda
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Aug 2018, 09:00


Maldives celebrates Eid with fun and festivities
Maldivians celebrated with water fights and traditional festivities.
22 Aug 2018, 09:00


Jailed former president’s health worsens
The 83-year-old Gayoom suffers from a condition that causes dizziness.
22 Aug 2018, 09:00


EU sanctions list has 41 names: MEP
MEP Tomas Zdechovsky was part of a fact-finding delegation that visited the Maldives.
21 Aug 2018, 09:00


Maldives opposition pledges income tax
An income tax bill was proposed by the MDP government in 2011.
21 Aug 2018, 09:00


Campaign trail: income tax and interim rule
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
21 Aug 2018, 09:00


NGO boss probed over domestic violence allegations
The NGO boss denied the domestic violence allegations.
20 Aug 2018, 09:00


Maldives team places second at ‘robotic Olympics’
The teenagers competed against teams from around the world.
20 Aug 2018, 09:00


Campaign trail: ‘Public Service Media’
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
20 Aug 2018, 09:00


Campaign trail: Eid lull
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
19 Aug 2018, 09:00

