Maldives News
Three suspects arrested over rape of minor
The arrests were made in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Malé last month.
03 Aug 2018, 09:00
President pledges US$6m scheme for Maldives resort workers
The resort workers association questioned the workability of the proposed scheme.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
MPs barred entry as Maldives parliament shortens term
A dozen defectors from the ruling party were deemed to have lost their seats in July last year.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives ruling party caught in lie over decriminalising bribery
Contrary to the PPM’s claims, a bill to reverse the proposed decriminalisation of bribery was submitted on Tuesday.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
Judge blames police negligence in acquittal of Rilwan abduction suspects
Judge Adam Arif reprimanded the authorities for glaring failures in the investigation and prosecution.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
Court rejects defence plea to close Anas murder trial
The seven defendants pleaded not guilty at Thursday’s pre-trial hearing.
02 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives ruling party denies secretively seeking to decriminalise bribery
Government-sponsored amendments to the penal code removed bribery as a prosecutable offence.
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
World Bank grants US$12m for Maldives public finance management
The finance minister announced plans to publish monthly income and spending data.
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives president accused of failure to disclose finances
The president’s spokesman denied allegations that he has not disclosed personal finances for four years.
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
Details revealed of ‘total solution’ for Maldives housing crisis
The government plans to reclaim lagoons near Malé to provide a 1,000-square-foot home for all adult Maldivians.
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
Suspension lifted for Maldives judge after two years
Hassan Saeed was suspended for calling two High Court judges “the most corrupt judges in the world.”
01 Aug 2018, 09:00
MDP will seek retribution for February 7, Dr Shaheem warns
The joint opposition candidate will jail allies involved in the 2012 transfer of power, he contended.
31 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives ports company launches housing scheme
The MPL has invited employees to apply for 432 apartments.
31 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives state utility awards 20 sewerage projects
Contracts worth US$56.2 million were signed with Sri Lanka-based Haycarb PLC.
31 Jul 2018, 09:00
Licensed lawyers in Maldives exceed 1,500
Some 181 new graduates were awarded licenses to practice law Monday night.
31 Jul 2018, 09:00
Maldives state-owned enterprises report quarterly profit
STO reported US$3 million as Q1 after-tax profit whilst MTCC’s profit declined by 47 percent in Q2.
31 Jul 2018, 09:00
New member appointed to Maldives judicial watchdog
The 10-member commission is tasked with investigating complaints against judges.
31 Jul 2018, 09:00
PPM processing voter registration for government workers
The opposition is seeking probes into the misuse of state resources.
30 Jul 2018, 09:00
First open hearing in slain Maldives blogger’s murder trial
Defence lawyers argued the murder charges were unclear.
30 Jul 2018, 09:00
Religion takes centre stage in Maldives election
Hardliners support the incumbent while the religious conservative party backs the opposition.
30 Jul 2018, 09:00
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