Telethon planned to raise funds for Nepal earthquake relief
Maldives media are preparing for a telethon on Saturday to raise funds for earthquake relief in Nepal.
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Over 1,900 illegal expatriates deported
The department of immigration has deported over 1,900 illegal migrant workers so far this year.
“Help me gain my freedom”: ex-immigration chief’s passport held in stalled corruption charge
The criminal court has held the former controller of immigration Ilyas Hussein Ibrahim’s passport for a third consecutive year over stalled corruption charges, preventing him from visiting his family in New Zealand or send them money through banks.
Audit flags deficiencies in control of expatriate workers
According to a performance audit of the immigration department, a police investigation found the “issuance of quotas in respect of nineteen worksites that did not exist.”
Maldives obtains US$20m from Saudi Arabia to manage cash flow
The Maldives has sought a US$20million grant from Saudi Arabia for budget support, despite government figures indicating record levels of income and the economic ministry saying it has authorized US$600million worth of foreign investment this year.
Businessman to sue state over discriminatory electricity prices
Adam Shareef says prices in the northern Haa Alif, Haa Dhaal, and Shaviyani atolls are 72 percent higher than in the capital Malé.
Home minister vows to keep ex president in jail
Home minister Umar Naseer has vowed to keep ex-president Mohamed Nasheed in prison despite growing calls for his release by the international community.
Over MVR6m needed to provide water to 97 islands
The disaster management centre estimates that about MVR6.5 million (US$421,530) will be spent this year to provide clean water to 97 islands due to persisting shortages.
Former police chief questioned over Dr Afrasheem murder, Raajje TV arson
Riyaz was questioned about saying on Raajje TV last month that he will reveal information on Dr Afrasheem’s murder “when the time comes” and that police were negligent in the arson attack on the opposition-aligned private broadcaster.