Maldives News
Tree Top Hospital parts ways with foreign management
Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care managed the hospital since its opening in March.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives island denuded of trees for airport
The Environment Protection Agency said the clearance of vegetation was necessary.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives opposition tightlipped on cabinet and coalition agreement
Reports suggest there will be 22 ministries, up from 14 ministries in the outgoing administration.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives foreign minister accused of sexual harassment
Dr Mohamed Asim was accused by at least four junior female staff.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Elections chief questioned over shredding of ballot papers
The outgoing ruling party has called for a police probe.
07 Nov 2018, 09:00
President-elect departs to Saudi Arabia
Solih will meet with Saudi government officials during the trip.
07 Nov 2018, 09:00
Nasheed’s Addu office to promote low-carbon development
The former president was warmly welcomed in the southern MDP stronghold.
07 Nov 2018, 09:00
Indian Prime Minister Modi expected at Maldives president-elect’s inauguration
The swearing-in ceremony is due to take place on November 17.
07 Nov 2018, 09:00
Two new constituencies for 2019 parliamentary elections
The number of constituencies rises to 87.
06 Nov 2018, 09:00
President-elect hears public opinions to solve Malé congestion
A series of town hall-style meetings was launched Monday night.
06 Nov 2018, 09:00
After backlash, Nasheed assures primaries for MDP ticket
There was a backlash to awarding tickets to a dozen unseated lawmakers.
06 Nov 2018, 09:00
Elections body defends refusal to endorse PPM congress
The PPM asked the High Court to order the Elections Commission to recognise its new leadership.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Minister urges new government to continue housing scheme
Chosen applicants could sue if the new administration failed to award flats, the housing minister said.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-judicial administrator released
Hassan Saeed was arrested during February’s state of emergency.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Broadcasting regulator asked military to shut down Raajje TV
The defence ministry was asked to shut down the station during February’s state of emergency.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Environmental watchdog shifts blame for enforcement failures
The EPA blamed lack of resources, poor inter-agency cooperation and insufficient enforcement powers.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Minor sexually assaulted in Hulhumalé
The girl was assaulted last Thursday.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Jail sentence of ex-defence minister and lawmaker suspended
Stay orders were issued to free former lawmaker Ahmed Nazim and former defence minister Mohamed Nazim.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
President-elect announces town hall meetings
Solih wants to seek public opinion at the Jazeera Holhuashi meetings.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
On Victory Day, defence minister warns of corruption and foreign influence
November 3rd was the 30th anniversary of a violent coup attempt.
04 Nov 2018, 09:00
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