2018 Presidential Election
Tourist arrival figures ‘untrustworthy’
Germany’s ambassador to the Maldives said the economy was suffering because of the volatile political situation and ordinary people were bearing the brunt.
14 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Electoral body guarantees smooth presidential poll
The head of the electoral body said there was nothing to indicate that the election might get delayed, adding the Elections Commission would become more involved in supervising political party activity such as primaries, meetings and membership.
12 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Opposition snubs election body
The snub came as the opposition alliance said there had been progress in the talks to field a single candidate against the ruling party.
10 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Nasheed calls for freedom to have fun
Ex-president Mohamed Nasheed recorded a message on SoundCloud that was similar to one issued last month, when he called on people to “make pain your passion.”
09 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM
Elections chief embarks on media charm offensive
The elections chief has insisted he can be non-partisan, despite a political background as a loyalist of President Abdulla Yameen.
20 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives presidential elections first round to be held early September
The Elections Commission expected a first round to be held in early September and a second round, should it be necessary, would be held within 21 days from election day.
23 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
Political parties spar over presidential picks
The ruling party says it can give the presidential ticket to anyone it wants, telling the opposition to put its own house in order.
16 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Election law changes proposed by government
Under the proposed changes the Elections Commission would have to get candidates or their representatives to approve and verify the voter list, which is currently illegal.
12 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
No single candidate from opposition, says ex-MDP chair
Parliament’s deputy speaker said he had no worries about the president staying in office because the opposition was already showing signs of infighting.
03 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Social media squabble over fake votes and Twitter bots
Opposition social media activists are squabbling over fake votes and Twitter bots after an opposition leader beat a former president in a Twitter poll.
02 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
President promises pay hikes for civil servants
At a rally held to mark the fourth anniversary of his administration, Yameen listed his achievements with a slew of figures, challenging “political leaders who say they do not see development”.
19 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
Nasheed vilified at PPM Victory Day rally
Speakers at the rally sought to tie the opposition leader with the failed coup attempt by a group of Maldivians and Tamil mercenaries to overthrow former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in November 1988.
10 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
‘No chance’ for Nasheed in 2018 election
Ruling party lawmakers Wednesday rushed to declare that former President Mohamed Nasheed cannot contest in the 2018 presidential election after he asserted that foreign pressure would secure his candidacy.
09 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
‘Too early’ to discuss interim candidate, says Gayoom
Gayoom’s remarks fuelled speculation that the joint opposition parties have been unable to agree on choosing a non-politician as an interim leader as suggested by former President Mohamed Nasheed.
08 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldives opposition seeks EU help for free and fair election in 2018
The EU delegation’s visit comes after the European Parliament adopted a resolution earlier this month urging the Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and to guarantee the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
30 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Opposition in talks over non-politician for presidential candidate
Ruling party MP Ahmed Nihan tweeted the opposition’s unity candidate would be the former Elections Commission president Fuwad Thowfeek.
25 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Yameen urges voters to choose ‘development over obstruction’
“There are two ideologies in the Maldives now, that is do we opt for the path of development that would take the Maldives to the tallest heights that we want, or do we remain forever at the crossroads,” Yameen said.
25 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Nasheed calls for interim leader in 2018
An interim government should reform the judiciary and pave the way for free and fair elections, the exiled opposition leader said.
22 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Yameen dials up campaign rhetoric
The PPM’s first major rally in months was marred by reports of forced attendance by civil servants and employees of state-owned companies, whose attendance was marked upon entrance at a security check-point.
21 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Yameen dismisses Nasheed’s presidential ambitions as futile
Nasheed hit back today at Yameen’s criticism of MDP members revolving around the opposition leader, saying his popularity is not his fault and declaring his intention to seek the opposition party’s presidential ticket.
09 Feb 2017, 9:00 AM
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