Politics
Indian MP provokes outrage with call to invade Maldives
Subramanian Swamy was rebuked by both government and opposition supporters.
25 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition alleges collusion as 5,600 registration forms voided
Opposition re-registration forms were allegedly handed over to president’s campaign office.
24 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: water colour welcome
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
24 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president addresses longstanding corruption allegations
The former auditor general says Yameen dismissed concerns over his top lieutenant’s corruption.
23 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives police deny obstructing opposition campaign
Campaign workers were arrested while putting up banners.
23 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: president on the offensive
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
23 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: state-funded propaganda
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
22 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Jailed former president’s health worsens
The 83-year-old Gayoom suffers from a condition that causes dizziness.
22 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
EU sanctions list has 41 names: MEP
MEP Tomas Zdechovsky was part of a fact-finding delegation that visited the Maldives.
21 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: income tax and interim rule
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
21 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
UK lawmakers visiting Maldives to ‘observe election arrangements’
Sir David Amess will be accompanied by Roger Godsiff.
20 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: ‘Public Service Media’
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
20 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: Eid lull
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives election body denies voter registration fraud
Candidate numbers were assigned on Saturday.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Rules relaxed for boat captains to renew licenses
The government has also waived fines and abolished fees for fishing vessels.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: pledges galore
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
18 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaign trail: dollar wreath and mosque campaign
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Campaigns warned against targeting police officers
Photos were shared of the opposition candidates shaking hands with policemen.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Independent’s candidacy appeal rejected, Nasrullah suspended
The High Court registrar decided the case could not be accepted as an election-related complaint.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Fines waived for fishing vessels
The government has also waived traffic fines and released inmates ahead of the presidential election.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
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