Maldives News
Ex-minister repays MVR300k phone bills
More than US$20,000 was spent on Aslam’s mobile phone bills between June 2009 and August 2011.
14 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Faisal Naseem is Maldives opposition’s presidential running mate
There was a secret ballot during a Jumhooree Party meeting.
14 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives electoral body delays presidential candidate applications
The final candidate list will be announced August 18.
12 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
More than 5,000 forms submitted for Hiyaa flats
Around 40 percent of the Maldives population lives in the capital.
11 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Almost MVR1 mn spent illegally by gender ministry
The audit flagged eight points, including unlawful spending.
11 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Airtime regulation opens for comment in Maldives
TV stations could lose their licence if they break the rules.
11 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
More than MVR100 million given illegally to MRDC
The money was not included in the state budget.
10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
EU warned Maldives of sanctions this month, says president
The European Union has previously spoken of ‘targeted measures’ against the Maldives.
10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives tax revenues jump 41% in June
The rise comes from a June deadline to settle taxes.
10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives human rights body probes inmate death
Hamzath Ahmed Fathuhy died after suffering a stroke last week.
10 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives clerics back president’s VP pick
Clerics said it was a ‘golden opportunity’ for advancing Islamic traditions.
09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives parliament appoints first female secretary general
Fathmath Niusha had been standing in for the secretary general since he resigned in February.
09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives councils lose more powers
Opposition-dominated councils are losing their powers to the housing ministry.
09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives court to accept Skype testimony in missing journalist trial
Two defendants are not in custody, despite facing terror charges.
09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Probe calls as tenth Maldives inmate dies
Giving prisoners basic rights should not be seen as giving them luxuries, said a local NGO.
09 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Yameen picks Islamic university chancellor as running mate
Dr Shaheem previously served as Islamic minister in President Yameen’s cabinet.
08 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Adhaalath disapproves of female running mate
Religious scholars are opposed to a female vice presidential candidate for the coalition’s joint ticket.
07 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition voters branded ‘enemies of the state’
The presidential election campaign is in full swing with both sides going door to door across the country.
07 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
‘Return to democratic path’ before polls, India urges Maldives
India urged “credible restoration of the political process” before September’s presidential election.
06 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
JP opposes key MDP manifesto pledges
Coalition partners disagree on foreign judges and shifting to a parliamentary system.
05 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
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