Parliament Passes Bill to Merge Elections Amid Opposition Boycott
Parliament on Tuesday passed a government-backed bill to amend the Constitution and hold parliamentary and presidential elections on the same...
Committee Clears Bill in Five Minutes to Merge Elections, Cut Parliament Term
The government’s bill to amend the Constitution to hold parliamentary and presidential elections together passed a parliamentary committee in five...
Sri Lankan Excavator Operator Arrested Over Thilafushi Worker’s Death
Police have arrested a Sri Lankan excavator operator in connection with the death of a foreign worker at the Thilafushi...
Mamdhooh, Jaishan Sentenced to Record Prison Terms Over K-Park Fraud
The Criminal Court has sentenced Hassan Mamdhooh to 397 years, six months and 20 days in prison, and his associate...
FIU Chief Ismail Sajid Suspended; MMA Gives No Details
Ismail Sajid, head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) at the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), was suspended two days ago,...
Interpol Red Notices Planned for Maldivians Abroad Linked to Drug Smuggling
Police say Interpol will issue red notices for suspects involved in trafficking drugs into the Maldives from overseas. Chief Inspector...
19-Year-Old Remanded After Climbing Roof of Saudi Embassy in Malé
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and remanded in custody for five days after climbing onto the roof of the...
Government Sets Phased Deadlines to End Foreign Worker Quotas in Reserved Jobs
The government has set phased deadlines to cancel existing foreign worker quotas in jobs it plans to reserve for Maldivians...
Addu High School Suspends Teacher and Student After Fight Caught on Video
A teacher and a student at Addu High School have been suspended following a video of a physical altercation that...
Clear Night Skies Expected for Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Across Maldives
The Maldives will witness a rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, with the moon turning a deep red as...
