Maldives


Van flips in Hulhumalé
There have been several bridge-related accidents since Friday.
11 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives police investigating opposition presidential candidate
The presidential hopeful was accused of creating hatred towards police.
11 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Sanctions, elections, the Maldives and India: A Q&A with Mohamed Shainee
Mohamed Shainee is a confidant of President Abdulla Yameen.
11 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Concern over Maldives mounting debt to China
The three largest Chinese projects in the Maldives are said to be worth $1.5 billion.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Campaign trail: size matters
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Finance ministry gets RTI request over ‘US$40 mn loan’ from OPEC body
The loan was announced almost two months ago but basic questions about it remain unanswered.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Madaveli power cut fixed
A new generator was installed on Sunday.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


‘Exorcism’ sparks noise pollution complaints in Kulhudhuffushi
An exorcism technique believed to counter sorcery is being played through loudspeakers.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Nurses submit petition over salary changes and working hours
Nurses say they will lose money over allowance changes.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


India warned over ‘ill-willed provocation’ towards Maldives
Maldives-India relations have nosedived under the current government.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


No more youth tagging, says home minister
Violent crime has swept the capital in recent months.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives police warn of ‘dangerous acts’ on election day
The dangerous acts include arson, police said.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Expat workers threatened with deportation
Expats will have their visas cancelled if they are found to be involved in political activities.
09 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Raajje TV pays off record fine
The station has been fined millions since an anti-defamation law came into effect.
09 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives welcomes millionth tourist of 2018
Almost 900,000 tourists had visited the Maldives by July 2018.
09 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Campaign trail: turnout taunts
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
09 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Breaking the mould of the Maldives souvenir market
The products aren’t always made in the Maldives, but they are designed by Maldivians.
09 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Campaign trail: ‘I excluded Nasheed, I excluded Gasim’
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Four accidents on Sinamalé Bridge
The accidents occurred less than 24 hours after the bridge opened.
08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives accuses US of coercion and intimidation after sanctions threat
Washington’s intervention was described as unhelpful and an act of intimidation.
08 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM

