Politics
Maldives election body denies voter registration fraud
Candidate numbers were assigned on Saturday.
19 Aug 2018, 09:00
Rules relaxed for boat captains to renew licenses
The government has also waived fines and abolished fees for fishing vessels.
19 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: pledges galore
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
18 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: dollar wreath and mosque campaign
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaigns warned against targeting police officers
Photos were shared of the opposition candidates shaking hands with policemen.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
Fines waived for fishing vessels
The government has also waived traffic fines and released inmates ahead of the presidential election.
17 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives elections body denies getting IT help from foreign firm
Laxton Group was in the Maldives to discuss e-voting systems.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: inflated costs and slicing the cake
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
16 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives electoral body ‘on the verge of stealing elections’
The joint opposition accused the Elections Commission of conspiring with the incumbent.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: airports and overdue infrastructure
Daily roundup of news from the campaign trail.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives government mocked over ‘invisible’ power station
The President’s Office is taking credit for a power station that does not exist.
15 Aug 2018, 09:00
No details on Maldives ‘US$40 mn loan’ from OPEC body
The loan was announced hours after the EU said it was imposing sanctions on the Maldives.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Maldives wants to ‘rid itself of excessive Indian influence’
Ties between India and the Maldives are under pressure because of China’s growing footprint.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Campaign trail: war of pledges, retirement age and interim rule
Daily round-up of news from the campaign trail.
14 Aug 2018, 09:00
Avas condemns doctored photos with fake headlines
Doctored photos of Twitter and Facebook notifications have been circulated with fake headlines.
13 Aug 2018, 09:00
Indian PM calls for conducive environment for Maldives election
Modi renewed calls to restore the independent functioning of democratic institutions.
13 Aug 2018, 09:00
Veteran airport engineer ‘sacked over political row’
The man had worked as an engineer at the airport for 26 years.
12 Aug 2018, 09:00
Surge in voter re-registration ahead of deadline
A presidential election is scheduled for September 23.
12 Aug 2018, 09:00
Independent challenges rejection of candidacy
The Elections Commission rejected the little-known businessman’s candidacy Friday morning.
11 Aug 2018, 09:00
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