Maldives News
National Day, freedom bounds and media control
News in brief from Sunday, August 24.
25 Aug, 9:56 AM
The battle for control over Maldives media
Proposed law could replace self-regulation and state control.
24 Aug, 5:33 PM
Villa compensation, Zakat expansion and engine maintenance
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23.
24 Aug, 10:11 AM
From Naruto to maali neshun: The rise of cosplay in the Maldives
Creative community overcomes cultural barriers.
23 Aug, 6:15 PM
Episode 9: Youth-led research challenges Addu’s development narrative
Project ThimaaVeshi sheds light on Addu’s competing visions of growth and conservation.
22 Aug, 2:54 PM
Murder suspects, PNF rally and council finances
News in brief from Thursday, August 21.
22 Aug, 11:35 AM
Showdown looms as Maldives media mobilises against regulatory overhaul
Bill proposes new commission with power to shut down outlets.
21 Aug, 2:37 PM
Incitement charges, IFJ condemnation and syrup ban
News in brief from Wednesday, August 20.
21 Aug, 9:17 AM
Remembering Aniya: the Maldives' irreplaceable dissenter
Her absence resounds in the Maldivian political landscape.
20 Aug, 4:05 PM
Unfree press, council abolition and media grants
News in brief from Tuesday, August 19.
20 Aug, 9:40 AM
"Take your project and leave": Kudafari's rare victory over central planning
But communities almost never defeat Malé's blueprints.
19 Aug, 5:21 PM
Media control, Ritalin shortage and Strada saga
News in brief from Monday, August 18.
19 Aug, 9:02 AM
Why does the Maldives have the world’s highest divorce rate?
Women and children are overwhelmingly disadvantaged by the prevalence of divorce in the Maldives.
18 Aug, 1:30 PM
Government locks down local council powers in final year before 2026 elections
Island councils have blasted the government’s hypocritical undermining of their powers, as a bid for control during election years.
17 Aug, 3:29 PM
Symbolic beginnings: Pest on rebellion, rhythm and responsibility
The Maldives’ most popular rapper talks literature, prison songs and why his music speaks for the marginalised.
16 Aug, 3:40 PM
Episode 8: Defending decentralised governance with Hussain Shafiu
Baa Atoll Kihaadhoo Council President Hussain Shafiu on the rushed changes to the Decentralisation Act that strip powers from local councils in their final year.
15 Aug, 2:20 PM
Council finances, death penalty and presidential terms
News in brief from Thursday, August 14.
15 Aug, 11:50 AM
Maldives drops pretence of independent environment watchdog
New rules streamline environmental approvals for priority projects.
14 Aug, 7:16 PM
Fake prince, land reclamation and fish catch
News in Brief from Wednesday, August 13.
14 Aug, 10:08 AM
EPA abolition, Thulhaadhoo airport and Hajj quotas
News in brief from Tuesday, August 12.
13 Aug, 11:10 AM
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