Maldives News
Prosecutors admit Faris was sentenced after rushed trial
The lawmaker was convicted of identity fraud for using the ruling party flag.
01 Oct 2018, 09:00
Ibu meets Sheikh Imran, police chief
It was Solih’s first meeting with a coalition partner since winning the election.
25 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives presidential election – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the Maldives presidential election.
23 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: pleading in the rain
The final roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: make peace not war
The Saturday roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: colour blind
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
21 Sep 2018, 09:00
Government waives late rent fines in Hulhumalé
The move comes three days before the presidential election.
20 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: final stretch
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
20 Sep 2018, 09:00
Test flight lands in Kulhudhuffushi airstrip
The flight landed two days after the contractor finished laying tar on the runway.
20 Sep 2018, 09:00
UAE company enlisted to provide drinking water on 32 islands
The US$8.6 million project is financed by OFID and the Green Climate Fund.
20 Sep 2018, 09:00
MDP revives money laundering claims
The MDP says a forensic accounting firm has validated previous reports about a US$1.5 billion scheme.
20 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: official size
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
19 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: island hopping
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
18 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives president implicated in corrupt island leases
New evidence was uncovered by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
18 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: one-man debate
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
17 Sep 2018, 09:00
Maldives crowned champions of South Asia
The 2-1 victory over India came a decade after the Red Snappers first lifted the SAFF title.
16 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: A Medina with a racing track
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
16 Sep 2018, 09:00
Opposition’s vote rigging concerns dismissed
The opposition fears tablets could be used to falsify the results.
15 Sep 2018, 09:00
Four expats injured in labour quarters fire
The four escaped without serious injuries.
15 Sep 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: homecoming
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
15 Sep 2018, 09:00
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