Maldives News

Running mate joins Ibu on campaign trail

Faisal Naseem was picked by the JP for the opposition coalition’s joint ticket.

China donates sea ambulance

Ex-minister repays MVR300k phone bills

More than US$20,000 was spent on Aslam’s mobile phone bills between June 2009 and August 2011.

Faisal Naseem is Maldives opposition’s presidential running mate

There was a secret ballot during a Jumhooree Party meeting.

Maldives electoral body delays presidential candidate applications

The final candidate list will be announced August 18.

More than 5,000 forms submitted for Hiyaa flats

Around 40 percent of the Maldives population lives in the capital.

Almost MVR1 mn spent illegally by gender ministry

The audit flagged eight points, including unlawful spending.

Airtime regulation opens for comment in Maldives

TV stations could lose their licence if they break the rules.

More than MVR100 million given illegally to MRDC

The money was not included in the state budget.

EU warned Maldives of sanctions this month, says president

The European Union has previously spoken of ‘targeted measures’ against the Maldives.

Maldives tax revenues jump 41% in June

The rise comes from a June deadline to settle taxes.

Maldives human rights body probes inmate death

Hamzath Ahmed Fathuhy died after suffering a stroke last week.

Maldives clerics back president’s VP pick

Clerics said it was a ‘golden opportunity’ for advancing Islamic traditions.

Maldives parliament appoints first female secretary general

Fathmath Niusha had been standing in for the secretary general since he resigned in February.

Maldives councils lose more powers

Opposition-dominated councils are losing their powers to the housing ministry.

Maldives court to accept Skype testimony in missing journalist trial

Two defendants are not in custody, despite facing terror charges.

Probe calls as tenth Maldives inmate dies

Giving prisoners basic rights should not be seen as giving them luxuries, said a local NGO.

Yameen picks Islamic university chancellor as running mate

Dr Shaheem previously served as Islamic minister in President Yameen’s cabinet.

Adhaalath disapproves of female running mate

Religious scholars are opposed to a female vice presidential candidate for the coalition’s joint ticket.

Opposition voters branded ‘enemies of the state’

The presidential election campaign is in full swing with both sides going door to door across the country.