A speedboat from the Summer Island Resort collided with a docked fishing vessel around 10:30 pm on Tuesday night, injuring 14 staff members from the resort...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency signed an agreement with the government Tuesday to provide up to ¥2,792 million (US$25 million) in grant aid for a project...
A daily ferry service free of charge from Malé to a nearby island has been arranged for surfers who lost access to the capital's main surf...
"The past 37 days have been full of sorrow and heartache," the family of the murdered liberal blogger said today, expressing concern with the police's refusal...
The anti-graft watchdog concluded after an inquiry that the unfairness of the bid evaluation process raised "suspicion that this was done to provide undue benefit to...
Finance Minister Ahmed Munawar secured the funds during meetings held on the sidelines of the IDB's annual meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from May 16 to...
Dr Azra Naseem, Muzaffar 'Muju' Naeem, and Hani Amir were told to present themselves to the police within 14 days to speak in their defence against...
Zaidul Ameen is accused of attempting to sell a secretly recorded conversation with Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed Mohamed.
Jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has sought permission to travel overseas for the treatment of glaucoma, kidney stones and internal cysts.
The State Electricity Company has warned of more power cuts in Malé after damage to a high-voltage cable left two-third of the capital without electricity in...
Sheikh Ali Zaid said he was told during a visit to an unnamed southern island that the majority of people have been eating during daytime at...
After deliberations with the cabinet, President Abdulla Yameen decided Wednesday that the newly-elected Fuvahmulah city council will have the same powers and responsibilities as the Malé...
The high-profile prisoners were transferred for the duration of the fasting month of Ramadan, which began Saturday.
After traditional pre-fasting preparations and communal feasts, Maldivians joined Muslims around the world on Saturday to begin the holy month of Ramadan.
The Maldives Independent spoke to renowned architect Mauroof Jameel following the publication of his book, "Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives, The Vanishing Legacy of the Indian...
The nine passengers and three crewmembers were rescued and survived with minor injuries after the TransMaldivian Airways seaplane crash landed in the Hulhulé lagoon.
With 39,502 members, the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives will receive MVR10 million (US$648,508). The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party with 29,350 members is entitled to...
