A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

Category - Politics

Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim being taken to Velana International Airport (VIA) by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) officers. He was given permission to depart to Singapore on Wednesday evening.

Legal • Politics

MCS request police to bring back ‘fugitive’ JP leader

October 4, 2017

Business • Politics • Videos

4th Maldives Islamic Banking and Finance Industry...

October 4, 2017

No budget to hold by-elections for disputed...

October 4, 2017

Diplomacy • Society & Culture

US green card lottery 2019 open for Maldives and Sri...

October 4, 2017

Legal • Politics

Media warned over online video coverage from MPs

October 4, 2017

Legal • Politics

Gasim can be declared fugitive says prison authority

October 3, 2017

President Yameen (R) presents the letter of appointment to the new Maldivian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mohamed Hussain Shareef. PHOTO/PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

Diplomacy • Politics

Maldives ambassador heads to Sri Lanka to assume post

October 3, 2017

Ahmed Munawwar - Finance minister

Editors' Picks • Governance • Politics

Maldives budgetary income proposals, an illusion

October 3, 2017

Legal • Politics

JP leader denied medical leave extension, lawyers...

October 3, 2017