Maldives
Islanders still in the dark about relocation due to airport project
Neither the Housing Ministry nor the island council has contacted families about relocation plans.
14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: war of pledges, retirement age and interim rule
Daily round-up of news from the campaign trail.
14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Fisheries ministry fails to recover MVR51 mn
The ministry has taken no steps to recover this money, the audit report said.
13 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Indian PM calls for conducive environment for Maldives election
Modi renewed calls to restore the independent functioning of democratic institutions.
13 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Confusion over Fainu environmental impact report
An airport and hotel project would swallow up most of Fainu island.
13 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Man beaten with pavement drainage slab in capital
The 20-year-old was attacked by five men in Maafannu.
13 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Veteran airport engineer ‘sacked over political row’
The man had worked as an engineer at the airport for 26 years.
12 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president ‘lies about everything’
Almost 30 sculptures are part of a stunning semi-submerged art installation in the Maldives.
12 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
3D printing technology to aid coral growth in Maldives
Moulds were slotted together underwater, like a giant aquatic LEGO set, to create the new reef.
12 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives resort tycoons draw fire with endorsement of president
Support for the president’s economic policy came during a much-publicised panel discussion on state TV.
12 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Surge in voter re-registration ahead of deadline
A presidential election is scheduled for September 23.
12 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
College accused of student discrimination in niqab row
Hijabs are common in the Maldives, but the niqab is less frequently seen and has even sparked controversy.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives hospital reaches milestone with first bypass surgery
The life-saving procedure was performed by a team led by Dr Mohamed Shafiu, the country’s first cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Independent challenges rejection of candidacy
The Elections Commission rejected the little-known businessman’s candidacy Friday morning.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
HDC and SeaLife housing scheme draws complaints
The flats were meant to be handed over before the end of 2018.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Criminal court judge cleared of misconduct
The judicial watchdog lifted the suspension of Judge Ahmed Rasheed.
11 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives says gifted India copters no longer needed
Better local facilities meant the Indian helicopters were redundant, a Maldives ambassador said.
10 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Naseer defends president’s ‘overwhelmed’ message about Rilwan search
Naseer believes the president thought too many state resources were being used.
09 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives ruling party submits president’s candidacy papers
The president did not hand his own papers in because he was busy.
09 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president ‘stayed up all night’ during Rilwan search effort
A very capable team worked on the investigation, the ex-police chief said.
09 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
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