Politics
Man arrested in connection with sexual blackmail of minor
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on the island Kalaidhoo in Laamu atoll on charges of blackmailing a minor to commit a sexual act.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Security boosted at Gayoom’s residence after alleged death threat
Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) increased security around the residence of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom after receiving a report of a death threat.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Agreement over opposition leaders’ proposals
In establishing a unity government, all proposals by opposition parties have been agreeable so far, said MDP parliamentary group leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Deadline given to resolve hospital dispute
Local and Indian investors at Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital were given the deadline by the Health Ministry, which has taken over the facility’s administrative work amid fears services might stop because of the row.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Firm fails in third attempt to sue ex-MP
Maldives Civil Court ruled Monday that Amity Enterprises Pvt Ltd could not sue Mohamed Musthafa to recover money from cheques he issued more than 11 years ago.
09 Jan 2018, 09:00
Suspended councillors turn to manual labour for pay
Ahmed Fuad, Ahmed Nazmeen and Hussein Adam from Gaaf Alif atoll were punished last month, after the Local Government Authority (LGA) banned local officials from meeting diplomats without permission from the central government.
08 Jan 2018, 09:00
India criticised over FTA delay, state visit cancellation
The Maldives ambassador to India spoke about the free trade agreement with China that has raised concerns over China’s influence in the Maldives.
07 Jan 2018, 09:00
MP files police complaint over tabloid attacks
The Maafannu-Uthuru lawmaker and MDP spokesman urged police to investigate Vaguthu Online over three articles.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
Ex-MMPRC boss not questioned over fresh graft charges, says lawyer
Abdullah Ziyath faces more than 30 counts of corruption charges for misappropriating US$44 million (MVR721 million) by leasing islands and lagoons owned by the state.
04 Jan 2018, 09:00
MP Faris submits complaints over Supreme Court judges
The son of former president Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom has been detained since July on bribery charges.
03 Jan 2018, 09:00
No single candidate from opposition, says ex-MDP chair
Parliament’s deputy speaker said he had no worries about the president staying in office because the opposition was already showing signs of infighting.
03 Jan 2018, 09:00
Social media squabble over fake votes and Twitter bots
Opposition social media activists are squabbling over fake votes and Twitter bots after an opposition leader beat a former president in a Twitter poll.
02 Jan 2018, 09:00
Elections Commission silent on by-election delay
The Maldives constitution says by-elections for vacant parliamentary seats must be held within 60 days of the vacancy, but this time period has passed.
02 Jan 2018, 09:00
Yameen welcomes stability but Gayoom concerned over civil unrest
The Maldives government is “back on the route to success, while maintaining current peace and stability”, President Abdulla Yameen said in his new year message, as he was criticised by his half-brother for the continued authoritarian rule of the current regime.
02 Jan 2018, 09:00
MDP sets out roadmap to beat Yameen in 2018
The MDP says preparation for the presidential election will begin in January, and in May the MDP’s campaign, candidate and manifesto will be launched.
31 Dec 2017, 09:00
LGA issues exception to foreign diplomat ban
Local councils were banned from meeting foreign diplomats without written permission from authorities, including the home affairs ministry, on December 11.
28 Dec 2017, 09:00
Current political crisis like 2004 tsunami: Gayoom
Ex-leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom made the comparison on National Unity Day, which marks the tsunami that killed 82 people in the Maldives.
27 Dec 2017, 09:00
Yameen slams MDP over inviting ‘foreign influence’
Calling for tourism boycotts, portraying the country as extreme, demanding the replacement of the education curriculum and demanding religions other than Islam also violated the Maldives rights, the president said in a speech.
26 Dec 2017, 09:00
Maldives president weighs in on diplo drama
The president said foreign policy should be discussed with the government but denied accusations his administration did not not respect diplomats, saying there were rules they needed to adhere to.
25 Dec 2017, 09:00
Maldives president appeals for restraint towards India
The president appealed for restraint towards India days after a controversial editorial was removed from a pro-government website.
24 Dec 2017, 09:00
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