Maldives News
MDP leaders detained from campaign run
The jogging track was closed for “purposes of the ministry of youth and sports” but remained empty when police blocked the ‘Jazeera Run’.
23 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
JP council to decide presidential candidate
The JP’s national conference got underway Friday at exiled leader Gasim Ibrahim’s Paradise Island Resort.
23 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Councillors suspended en masse over MDP primary
The suspended councillors include president of the Ukulhas council with the MDP congress due to place on the island on June 30.
22 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Verdict delayed for Faris Maumoon to present defence
The lawmaker was charged with identity fraud for using the flag and logo of the ruling party at a press conference.
21 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
MDP submits 2,000 voter list complaints
Some 1,449 people on the list were below the voting age, 412 were deceased, and 76 names were repeated.
21 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Police under fire over Twitter summons for ‘fugitive’ opposition leaders
Exiled former president Nasheed and JP leader Gasim Ibrahim are under investigation for refusing to return to prison after their medical leave expired.
20 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition in disarray after JP announces shadow cabinet
The Adhaalath Party and former president Gayoom’s aides denied any agreement to back a JP-led coalition in September’s presidential election.
20 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court upholds conviction of jailed justices
The three-judge panel’s decision triggers the automatic removal of their former colleagues from the bench.
20 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Travel ban lifted for MPs after three months
The Prosecutor General’s office declined to press charges against the three opposition lawmakers.
19 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Hefty bill for accident victim revives healthcare debate
A young man injured in a motorbike crash was billed MVR350,000 (US$22,700) by the private Tree Top hospital.
18 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Watchdog ‘challenging Supreme Court’ with US$110m claim against Villa
The Anti-Corruption Commission says the state incurred heavy losses due to a 2013 settlement agreement with Villa that waived rent for properties leased for resort development.
17 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Winter comes to Maldives
The controversial ‘winter theme park’ in the capital has an ice skating rink, a slide and snow corner.
16 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives slipping into ‘autocratic rule’
The Maldives government is cracking down on the media, civil society and the opposition.
15 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives on ‘path of confrontation’ with India
India’s prime minister has yet to visit the Maldives, despite taking office in 2014.
14 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Foreign-owned firms banned from event management and entertainment
Foreign investments will no longer be authorised in event management, renting of audiovisual equipment, and sale or renting of musical instruments.
13 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Millions spent unlawfully by prisons authority
The Maldives prisons authority spent millions unlawfully or accumulated it as a loss.
13 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Winter is (almost) coming to the Maldives
The structure housing the winter park has been compared to a warehouse.
12 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-colonel completes prison term
Ahmed ‘Papa’ Fayaz served more than two years on obstruction charges in connection with an explosion on the president’s speedboat.
12 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Two arrested over gang-related stabbing
A 21-year-old was attacked with steel pipes and sharp objects.
12 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
Swathes of jungle to be destroyed in Fainu airport project
Activists have raised concerns about the need for an airport in Fainu as Raa atoll already has one.
11 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM
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