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Corruption suspected in leasing of Malé eastern waterfront
The anti-corruption watchdog is probing undue benefits provided by the previous administration.
19 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Court order sought to vacate Malé surf point area
The Newport restaurant was not closed despite an eviction notice.
16 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Eviction notice served to clear Malé surf point
The waterfront area was controversially leased for a bridge viewing platform.
12 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Catering firm awarded project to build bridge viewing platform
Strada Pvt Ltd, a food and beverage firm owned by a senior ruling party official, will bear the MVR8 million (US$518,800) cost, according to the housing ministry.
25 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM
Gayoom snubs independence day ceremonies
Gayoom, who is locked in a bitter power struggle for control of the PPM with his half-brother President Abdulla Yameen, was notably absent from the midnight flag-hoisting ceremony as well as last night’s official reception hosted by the first couple.
27 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM
Ex-minister escapes graft charges, watchdog refuses to disclose details
The ACC has decided to close an inquiry against former cabinet minister Mohamed Hussain Shareef, citing lack of evidence and “reasons that cannot be disclosed to the press.”
22 Feb 2016, 9:00 AM
Insufficient evidence to prosecute ex-minister over independence day banquet scandal
The anti-corruption watchdog had found that Mohamed Hussain Shareef – who resigned in late October after being asked to stay home – awarded the MVR3.7 million catering contract to a restaurant owned by activists of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives despite their lack of experience.
06 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
Ex-minister accused of corruption over independence day banquet
Mohamed Hussain Shareef had awarded a restaurant owned by activists of the ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives a MVR3.7million contract despite their lack of experience, an Anti Corruption Commission investigation has found.
02 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM
Caterer dismisses complaints of poor quality, corruption in presidential banquet
A restaurant that catered the presidential banquet on Maldives’ Golden Jubilee of Independence has dismissed allegations of poor food quality and corruption.
29 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM