Maldives military, police to uphold vote

The ruling party wants voting complaints investigated.

Maldives military and police must back will of the people, says Nasheed

The former president also said he was talking to the military’s top brass.

Ferry safety checks ahead of Eid travel rush

Thousands are expected to use ferries in their Eid getaways.

Opposition MPs want Maldives defence minister questioned over Facebook post

The minister said he used Facebook to get news of a threat out fast.

Water villas burn down in luxury resort fire

Water villas at the resort can cost as much as US$1,500 a night.

Malé gas explosion injures three

Two Sri Lankans and a Maldivian were injured in the blast.

Maldives gives India deadline to take back gifted choppers

The government has given India until the end of June to remove the helicopter from the Maldives.

More than 100 kilos of drugs washed ashore

Police recovered 115 kilos of drugs that had washed ashore in three inhabited islands and two uninhabited islands.

Military to get 300 flats from housing project

A fast-tracked process through the Housing Ministry will ensure the flats are handed over swiftly, the defence minister said.

More than 50 security officers in detention, says Nasheed

There have been several media reports about security force personnel in custody although the police have only confirmed that two of its officers have been detained.

Security boost at Gayoom residence is procedural, says MNDF

Security measures were stepped up, with the military recording the names of everyone coming in and out of the house.

Government wants to bar soldiers from voting

Citing the need to safeguard the army from political influences, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar announced plans to amend the Armed Forces Act this year, prompting opposition lawmakers to denounce the move as unconstitutional.

Maldives army releases trailer of first feature film

The Maldives National Defence Force has released a trailer of the military’s first feature film, Handharu, based on the failed coup attempt on November 3, 1988 by a group of Maldivians and Tamil mercenaries.

President urges soldiers to stay clear of politics

MACL denies imminent strike action by air traffic controllers, as staff allege pay and safety concerns

Six hundred flats awarded to police and military

Q&A: Elections Commission Chairperson Fuwad Thowfeek

Maldives Police Service launch election operation

MDP questions legitimacy of leaked security force reform proposals

US government pledges US$9.7 million for Maldives climate change adaptation, election preparations