As the dispersion of the Maldivian people in 188 islands is an obstacle to economic development, Jihad said the government's population consolidation policy is to settle...
MPs on the parliament's budget review committee questioned ministers today about targets in the 2016 budget after revenue this year fell far short of forecasts.
The bidding process was launched in Beijing last Tuesday with a team of 11 experts evaluating bids from three companies shortlisted by the Chinese government. They...
The main opposition party originally planned to hold the anti-government demonstration on November 6, but was forced to call it off after President Abdulla Yameen declared...
While MVR21.5 billion was expected in revenue this year, Finance Minister Abdullla Jihad said the government will only have earned MVR17.7 billion by the end of...
Accusing the MDP of calling for a tourism boycott and then expressing concern over the adverse impact on the tourism industry from the unprecedented 30-day nationwide...
President Abdulla Yameen has lifted an unprecedented 30-day nationwide state of emergency after just six days, citing progress by the police in investigating threats posed by...
The ministry of housing and infrastructure signed a contract with the China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) today for the construction of 1,500 medium-end housing units in...
The Hong Kong Football Association's chairman said the Maldivian defence ministry has assured the Hong Kong team's safety to FIFA "as the state of emergency is...
At a midnight press conference, the police said it "regrets" accusations of "obstructing media" following a raid on Sangu TV offices. Assistant Commissioner Nawaz said police...
"It is essential that all constitutional fundamental rights and freedoms are immediately restored and that due process of law is respected. A genuine dialogue with all...
The court warrant authorising the raid on Sangu TV stated that the police are seeking evidence related to a "video message uploaded to YouTube threatening to...
The parliament today approved President Abdulla Yameen's declaration of a 30-day state of emergency in the face of criticism from opposition MPs. The unprecedented nationwide state...
In his address to the nation on the occasion of Victory Day - celebrated annually on November 3 to commemorate a failed coup attempt in 1988...
Following delays in submitting the 2016 budget to the People’s Majlis, a parliamentary committee has changed the rules of procedure to expedite the process of approving...
Commercial banks in the Maldives have agreed to lower interest rates on loans after the central bank slashed interest rates for the sale of treasury bills...
The state human rights watchdog has called for amendments to the new anti-terrorism law in order to “remove obstacles” for citizens exercising fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution....
