Victory Day: why the Maldives remembers 3 November 1988
On 3 November 1988, armed mercenaries landed in Malé to overthrow the government. Here is what happened, and why the country marks the day.
Mohamed Hussain
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Rights group urges release of detained resort workers
Transparency Maldives says 21 migrant workers from a resort site on Bolidhuffaru were taken to the airport for deportation after a protest, and 20 who refused are detained.
Ex-Liverpool star Martin Kelly to coach kids at Fares
The former Liverpool FC player will lead a four-day football camp for children aged 5 to 13 at Avani+ Fares Maldives in Baa Atoll from 15 to 18 November.
Court clears sale of three Laamu islands over BML loan
The Civil Court has allowed Bank of Maldives to sell Fares, Boduhuraa and Kudafares, mortgaged by Heavy Load, to recover USD 29.5 million.
MIFCO raises skipjack tuna price to MVR 23 a kilo
The state fisheries company raised its skipjack price on 1 November, its sixth increase since early June, when it was paying MVR 18.50.
Fair probe urged into underwater diver clash in Ari
A Chinese dive instructor says divers tried to pull off his mask at 18 metres in South Ari Atoll. The boating association wants an impartial investigation.
Maldives U-15s win first-ever FIFA World Cup match
The under-15 team beat the British Virgin Islands 2-0 in Baku, the country's first win at a FIFA World Cup tournament.
10 fish every visitor to the Maldives should know
From the whale shark to the skipjack tuna, ten fish you are likely to meet in the Maldives, with their Dhivehi names and where to see them.
Grand Park Kodhipparu wins nine World Luxury Awards
The North Malé Atoll resort won two Global Winner titles, for its spa and its FireDOOR restaurant, and seven Indian Ocean awards at the 2026 World Luxury Awards.
Four café staff hurt in gas cylinder fire in Hulhumalé
Four employees of a café in Hulhumalé Phase 2 were taken to hospital after a gas cylinder caught fire on Sunday morning. Police said none were seriously hurt.
Four arrested over OTP scam involving USD 21,000
Police have arrested four people after MVR 63,000 and USD 21,000 were moved out of a person's bank account using an OTP obtained from the victim.
Finolhu appoints Ishan Hussain as Deputy General Manager
Ishan Hussain, who joined Finolhu in 2016 and has been Resort Manager since October 2023, has been named the Baa Atoll resort's Deputy General Manager.
ananea Madivaru launches Island Concierge programme
From 1 November 2026, every guest at ananea Madivaru Maldives in North Ari Atoll gets a personal Island Concierge instead of a formal butler, the resort said.
Regulator warns against keeping migratory birds
The Environmental Regulatory Authority has reminded the public that capturing, keeping or harming migratory birds is prohibited, as videos show birds kept at homes.
Aasandha co-pay for high earners to start in January
People earning over MVR 60,000 a month will pay a 15 percent co-payment at private facilities under Aasandha from 1 January 2027, the health ministry said.
Road accidents fall in Hulhumalé and Malé, police say
Accidents in Hulhumalé fell 36 percent after police began Operation Reckless Driving on 8 October, while Malé recorded a 17 percent drop, police said.
Chef Jesper Koch back at Vakkaru for cellar dinners
Danish chef Jesper Koch is at Vakkaru Maldives until 5 November, cooking five-course tasting dinners in the wine cellar on 1 and 3 November.
Baros wins Indian Ocean water villa award again
Baros Maldives has been named Indian Ocean's Leading Water Villa Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards, its second consecutive win in the category.
