Maldives News

Daytime garbage collection shift added after complaints

The state waste management company increased collection hours after complaints of garbage piling up on the streets of Malé.

Nostalgic relief as beloved religious TV series returns

An Egyptian series about the lives of the prophets from Abraham to Mohamed aired daily on Television Maldives every Ramadan but was expected to be discontinued this year.

Viral vlogger filming in Maldives

Nuseir ‘Nas’ Yassin, a Palestinian-Israeli famous for his one-minute video clips, will be meeting local fans Friday evening at the Republic Square in Malé.

MTCC awarded MVR13m project to redevelop artificial beach

Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muizz told the press that the swimming area will be deepened and an outdoor gym, cafés, seats and open showers will be built at the beach.

Anti-drugs NGO launches hotline

Journey offers assistance with rehabilitation and house calls to parents or spouses with loved ones struggling with addiction.

Gayoom’s family appeals for Ramadan release

Nasreena Ibrahim made the appeal in letters to the criminal court and prosecutor general, citing doctor’s recommendation for round-the-clock care for the 82-year-old former president.

Criminal court staff suspected of leaking secret statements

A criminal court staff is suspected of leaking earlier this month secret statements from witnesses in the upcoming terrorism trials of top judges and politicians.

Two Maldivians arrested in largest ecstasy bust in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan police seized nearly two thousand ecstasy pills worth more than US$6,320 after a tip-off while the Maldivian suspects were on their way to sell the pills to customers.

Anti-graft watchdog seeks charges to recover MVR108m

After closing 288 cases during the first quarter of 2017, the ACC said Tuesday that it has forwarded four cases to the Prosecutor General’s office to press charges against five government officials.

Maldives welcomes first day of Ramadan

Maldivians traditionally prepare for Ramadan by refurbishing and cleaning homes and organising pre-Ramadan meals called maahefun for relatives, friends, and work colleagues.

Three of five justices signed Feb 1 order without ‘criminal intent’

The state prosecutor revealed that three justices were not questioned during the police investigation that uncovered bribery and criminal intent by Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and Justice Ali Hameed.

Mahloof tells judge to skip to sentencing

The Amnesty International prisoner of conscience on Tuesday told the judge presiding over his trial on a “false reporting” tweet to hand down any verdict he wants.

Asset recovery commission’s term extended to November

The commission was formed for a one-year period in July last year to oversee the recovery of stolen funds flagged by the Auditor General and the anti-corruption watchdog.

Trials of MPs charged for ‘entering parliament’ resume after hiatus

The 12 MPs are accused of scaling barricades to enter parliament in July last year, after which they were manhandled and dragged out by police officers and soldiers in riot gear.

Top opposition lawyer summoned for court inquiry

Hisaan Hussain was summoned for an inquiry launched into comments she made to the press following the conviction of the country’s highest-ranking judges last week.

Expert explains DNA evidence in Rilwan abduction trial

DNA lifted from hairs found in the trunk of a car owned by one of the defendants matched Rilwan’s mother.

First lady’s charity distributes dates for Ramadan

Sadaqat Foundation staff and ruling party lawmakers were handing out dates in Malé’s streets and near ferry terminals on Saturday

Missing peacock returned to owner

Indian navy vessel in joint patrol of Maldivian waters

Indian media speculated that the joint exercise signals a thaw in bilateral relations, which was strained after a state of emergency was declared in February.

President mocks jailed rivals, promises ‘surprise’ manifesto

President Abdulla Yameen on Friday launched a series of attacks against his jailed and exiled rivals at a ruling party rally in Malé’s carnival area.