Maldives News

Travel blogger blocks page in Maldives after backlash

Nas Daily made his page inaccessible in the Maldives out of fear for the safety of a local girl in his latest video who expressed her wish to take off the hijab.

Slain blogger’s family ‘left with no answers and little hope’

“According to the official narrative, no one ordered my son’s murder. No one paid these suspects. They acted on their own,” Yameen Rasheed’s father wrote in an op-ed.

Siyad Gasim pleads not guilty to bribery

It emerged at Sunday’s pre-trial hearing that the prosecution is yet to obtain a crucial piece of evidence against the Villa conglomerate’s managing director.

Watchdog denies seeking charges over custodial death

The Human Rights Commission of Maldives has denied media reports of seeking charges over a custodial death of a Maafushi jail inmate whose family alleges he was denied treatment.

‘Clean Waves’ to protect Maldives island from plastic pollution

A Maldives island is among the beneficiaries of a fundraising effort launched Thursday with the sale of design-wear made from intercepted and upcycled marine debris.

Heavy rains cause flooding in southern atolls

Water seeped into two households each in the Hithadhoo, Feydhoo and Hulhudhoo wards of Addu City but no items were damaged, according to police, who assisted with pumping out the water.

Lhaimagu youth plant coral on damaged reef

A youth group in the Lhaimagu carried out the coral planting programme to revitalise the island’s reef ahead of the introduction of local tourism.

May Day protester released after three years in prison

Nasheed submits candidacy papers for MDP primary

Former president Mohamed Nasheed submitted Saturday his candidacy papers as the sole contender in the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party’s presidential primary.

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.