Maldives News

Crime

Adeeb let off the hook over MVR74 mn payment

The jailed former vice president had been asked to pay the sum over losses incurred in a hotel development deal.

30 Apr 2018, 09:00

Crime

Obstruction charge trial to proceed against chief justice

The chief justice is also on trial for bribery, terrorism and obstruction of justice.

30 Apr 2018, 09:00

Culture

Rule of law and fundamental freedoms ‘under attack’ in Maldives

Authorities have repressed all forms of dissent including “violently breaking up peaceful demonstrations, arbitrarily arresting and detaining protesters, attacking journalists and threatening news organisations with closure,” said a report.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Business & Tourism

BML reports MVR260 mn Q1 profit

The bank said its operating profit was up 11 percent compared to the same period last year.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Business & Tourism

Maldives tax authority sues Mega Maldives

Mega Maldives voluntarily liquidated in February after shutting down operations last May as they could not secure an investor to restart them. It had served as a domestic and international airline.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Culture

President’s Office announces Ramadan working hours

The President’s Office said if the first day of Ramadan falls on Wednesday May 16 the following day will be a public holiday, giving Maldivians a three-day weekend.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Politics

Ministers to get bump in health insurance

The amount was previously MVR19,000 a year for government ministers, their spouses and children under 18 and was increased to MVR24,000 after President Abdulla Yameen submitted a formal request.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Politics

Electoral body asks for by-election funds

A dozen lawmakers lost their seats in 2017 when they left the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives. The Supreme Court issued an anti-defection order unseating those who crossed the aisle.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Politics

Maldives parliament goes into recess

Parliamentarians are paid a total of MVR82,500 (US$5,265) a month.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Crime

Prosecutor General assures slain blogger’s family of open trial

Yameen Rasheed was killed a year ago and hearings are either being held in secret or cancelled altogether.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Crime

‘Conflict of interest’ allegation over judge change in Ibthihaal case

Ibthihaal was found dead in 2015 and media reported that authorities had been aware of his repeated abuse by his mother, sparking public outrage.

29 Apr 2018, 09:00

Culture

Tributes pour in for celebrated poet Mariyam Saeed

Mariyam Saeed is one of the most celebrated poets of her generation and came from a family of well-known poets including her father, Hussain Salahuddeen, who himself was a renowned linguist and writer.

28 Apr 2018, 09:00

Crime

Gang member was ‘offered money to stab Raajje TV boss’

Raajje TV, an opposition aligned broadcaster, has borne the brunt of attacks against journalists during the last five years.

28 Apr 2018, 09:00

Business & Tourism

Maldives tax authority drops Villa lawsuits

Villa Group’s bank accounts were unfrozen on Wednesday, having been frozen, unfrozen then frozen again in recent years.

26 Apr 2018, 09:00

Culture

Indian teacher flees after boxcutter threat from students

An eyewitness said the grade 10 students were unhappy with the way an assignment had been marked and initially attacked the expat teacher with a chair.

26 Apr 2018, 09:00

Crime

Court asked to throw out obstruction charge against chief justice

Defence lawyers said the obstruction of government function charge was brought in violation of the criminal procedures act.

26 Apr 2018, 09:00

Politics

Supreme Court upholds amendments to Judges Act

The Judges Act was amended so that judges convicted of a criminal offence can be removed from office – without parliament’s involvement – after the appeal process has been completed.

25 Apr 2018, 09:00