Maldives
From the Maldives to Mexico: students compete in international robotic Olympics
Team Maldives wants to build a champion robot.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
EU denies Maldives president’s claim of fish export ban
European Union sanctions were prompted by his defence of Islamic principles, Yameen claimed.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives elections body denies getting IT help from foreign firm
Laxton Group was in the Maldives to discuss e-voting systems.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: inflated costs and slicing the cake
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives government ‘crushing dissent in all-out assault on democracy’
Rights abuses have flourished under the current government, a new report says.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Court broke the law by dismissing sex abuse charges against 75-year-old
The man was charged in February but a court hearing has not been held so far.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Smoking ban petition launched by hospital boss
The petition wants workers and families to be protected from secondhand smoke exposure.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Test flight lands at Maafaru airport
The international airport is a ‘gift’ from the UAE.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives electoral body ‘on the verge of stealing elections’
The joint opposition accused the Elections Commission of conspiring with the incumbent.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: airports and overdue infrastructure
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Tropical cyclone causes damage of US$65,000 to Bandidhoo island
Details of the damage have been shared with resorts and the National Disaster Management Centre.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
For better, for worse: Bridge weddings to start August 31
Lovebirds wanting to tie the knot on the bridge must apply before Monday.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives government mocked over ‘invisible’ power station
The President’s Office is taking credit for a power station that does not exist.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Judges complete 28 cases in five days
There were 11 civil cases, two family cases and two criminal one. The remainder were cancelled.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
The trials of being a court reporter in the Maldives
There is a sinister side to the gauntlet of dress codes and timekeeping.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
No details on Maldives ‘US$40 mn loan’ from OPEC body
The loan was announced hours after the EU said it was imposing sanctions on the Maldives.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives tycoon to open eighth resort
Innahuraa Maldives in Lhaviyani Atoll will have 78 rooms.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives wants to ‘rid itself of excessive Indian influence’
Ties between India and the Maldives are under pressure because of China’s growing footprint.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Tax and import revenue grows in July
The tax authority collected US$136 million in July.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Ferry safety checks ahead of Eid travel rush
Thousands are expected to use ferries in their Eid getaways.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
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