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- Police arrest 48 year-old man for allegedly molesting 10 year-old girl
- 50 companies fail to pay Business Profit Tax by April deadline: MIRA
- President calls on country to put “national stability” ahead of political affiliations
State, private sector divided over responsibility for Maldives garbage dumping
Amid widespread reports of resorts and safari boats dumping garbage into the ocean, government and private parties squabble over taking responsibility.
NGO urges government to address “inadequate” child protection measures
Local NGO Advocating the Rights of Children told Minivan News today that provisions in the the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and its Optional Protocols had not been fully adopted by the state into domestic legislation
Trial begins of second suspect arrested over murder of MP Dr Afrasheem Ali
The Criminal Court today commenced the first hearing in the trail of Ahmed Shan, the second suspect to be arrested in connection to the murder of Religious Scholar and MP Dr Afrasheem Ali.
Pro-Sharia march held in Male’
Yesterday’s march, which organisers claimed had no political backing, was said to have been established by a group of young calling for Sharia to be fully implemented to protect the Maldives from “calamities” that it was presently facing, according to local media.
High Court overturns lower court ruling on Nexbis deal
The Civil Court had previously ruled that it could not hear a case filed by the ACC requesting termination of an agreement signed with Malaysian security provider Nexbis to set up a border control system.
Court acquits suspects arrested in connection with assault on Addu City Mayor
The Hithadhoo Magistrate Court has ruled that the two suspects arrested in connection with the attack on Addu City Mayor Abdulla Sadiq were innocent.
Prospect of “radicalised, authoritarian” Maldives threatens all nations: former president Nasheed
The office of President Waheed today dismissed allegations it had sided with extremists since last year’s controversial transfer of power, calling on Nasheed to engage “professionally” with the government.
Group storms home of Maleesha Hajj Group owner over fraud allegations
A group of people Yesterday (April 16) stormed the home of Maleesha Hajj Group owner Ismail Abdul Latheef and demanded to see him over allegations he fraudulently collected funds from Maldivians who wanted to go to Hajj last year.
Police submits Asward assault cases for prosecution
Police said evidence uncovered during investigations implicated two suspects; Ahmed Vishan, 22, M. Carinlight Northside, and Hassan Raihan, 19, G. Fehima.