Media

The trials of being a court reporter in the Maldives

There is a sinister side to the gauntlet of dress codes and timekeeping.

Maldives editors no longer required to be graduates

The 2014 census said that just 483 resident Maldivians had a degree.

Maldives broadcasting watchdog ‘desperate’ to fine Raajje TV

Raajje TV has been fined MVR1.7 million in the past 18 months.

MNU asked to create special programme for editors

New government rules say editors need to be Maldivian, aged 25 and above, have a degree in journalism or a related field as well as five years experience at a registered media outlet.

Raajje TV to appeal MBC fine, sue police

Raajje TV has plans to appeal the Maldives Broadcasting Commission decision to fine the station, also saying Monday it is suing the police for negligence over a 2013 arson attack that destroyed its studio.

Media warned over online video coverage from MPs

Maldives clerics roll out wide-ranging religious agenda

Policies were set on a myriad of issues including Jihad, tourism, trade, education, media and atheism

Keeping up with the authoritarians

Why is the international community reluctant to let go of the ‘democracy’ label for the Maldives? Does it arise from a fear of acknowledging defeat, or is it simply because international actors are not keeping up with the authoritarians in the Maldives? asks Azra Naseem.

Adeeb denies connection with former Raajje TV journalist Asward

Home Ministry opens up second call for newspaper, magazine re-registration

In the Maldives, it’s not just knives that journalists are being threatened with: The Independent

Media council re-opens membership application

EU concerned at gang violence and religious intolerance in Maldives

MJA election indefinitely delayed

Journalist Haseen denies charges of obstructing police duty

Five member committee appointed to oversee MJA election

Special committee to hold MJA elections

Maldives to donate US$1.4million for Gaza war victims

Politicians, gangs and religious extremists threaten media freedom

Raajje TV’s report on Supreme Court not a national security threat: MBC