Maldives News
Court rules in favour of evicted Kulhudhuffushi residents
The magistrate court was ordered to review compensation claims for two houses torn down for an airport.
27 Oct 2018, 09:00
Rilwan’s family fears Adeeb could flee before fresh investigation
Several opposition figures have called for Adeeb to be allowed to seek medical treatment overseas.
27 Oct 2018, 09:00
Gasim Ibrahim endorsed as next speaker
PPM MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla has also thrown his name into the hat.
25 Oct 2018, 09:00
High Court overturns identity fraud conviction of MP Faris
Faris was jailed for using the flag and logo of the Progressive Party of Maldives.
25 Oct 2018, 09:00
Majlis to resume with vote on presidential term
The opposition wants the president-elect to take the oath of office on November 11.
25 Oct 2018, 09:00
Lawmakers seek repeal of anti-defamation and anti-defection laws
A bill to repeal the anti-defection law was proposed by PPM deputy leader Riyaz Rasheed.
25 Oct 2018, 09:00
Majority backs parliament resolution to free Nasheed
Thirteen lawmakers from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives signed the resolution.
24 Oct 2018, 09:00
Cross-party support for bid to oust speaker
The 51 MPs who signed the no-confidence motion include 15 from the ruling coalition.
24 Oct 2018, 09:00
Adhaalath Party leader seeks review of terror conviction
The president-elect’s spokeswoman has also urged the Supreme Court to release opposition leaders.
23 Oct 2018, 09:00
Lawmaker suspended for criticising Supreme Court
JP MP Ali Hussain was disciplined over remarks made on VTV.
23 Oct 2018, 09:00
PPM stands by vote rigging claims
The ruling party is seeking a police probe of its allegations.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Bridge contractor pledges cleanup and shark fishing inquiry
The Chinese company said there was a detailed seabed cleaning plan.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Row escalates between Maldives ruling party and elections body
The PPM has been fined US$4,860 for accusing Elections Commissioners of bribery and vote rigging.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
US and EU welcome dismissal of election challenge
“The Maldivian people can finally enjoy clarity over the outcome of the election,” the president-elect said.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Former ally alleges president’s complicity in corruption scandals
Former MP Nazim broke his silence years after going into exile.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim’s bribery conviction quashed
The tycoon was sentenced to more than three years in prison in August last year.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives top court rejects president’s petition for fresh polls
There were no grounds to annul the election, the Supreme Court’s full bench ruled unanimously.
21 Oct 2018, 09:00
Tourist arrivals up eight percent in 2018
There were 1,080,459 arrivals by the end of September.
21 Oct 2018, 09:00
Chinese workers defy shark fishing ban
Photos show shark fins hung out to dry by Sinamalé bridge workers.
21 Oct 2018, 09:00
Waiting for a whale shark
A day at sea for a glimpse of the world’s largest fish.
20 Oct 2018, 09:00
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