Deficit of MVR422 mn reported in 2018 first half

The report shows MVR11 billion was spent while MVR10.6 billion was earned by the state.

Government enforces employment freeze as cost-cutting measure

The government has ceased filling vacancies in the civil service in a bid to reduce recurrent expenditure. The cost cutting measures suggest the government was unable to raise the forecast revenue of MVR21.5 billion (US$1.3 billion) for 2015.

Corruption alleged in use of MVR150m budget for independence day

The ACC is investigating corruption in the home ministry’s use of an MVR150million budget allotted for independence day activities. The ministry is accused of awarding lucrative projects to private companies without a bidding process.

MDP parliamentary group issues three-line whip against proposed 2015 budget

President Yameen’s anniversary – The economy in review

MDP condemns government’s failure to fulfil promises to fishermen and farmers

MDP criticises 2015 housing budget

MDP says 2015 state budget neglects transportation

Finance minister presents record MVR24.3 billion state budget to parliament

Finance Minister sends 2015 estimated budget to parliament for approval

President’s Office spent MVR30 million in excess of approved budget in 2011, audit reveals

Criminal Court suspends staff refusing unpaid overtime

PPM MPs support abolishing tourism bed tax

Parliament sitting scheduled for January 26

Majlis passes record MVR 17.95 billion budget

JP and PPM dismiss claim of rifts in coalition

Rifts in government coalition over proposed budget

“Right now decentralisation in this country is just for show”: Addu City mayor

Week in review: December 8 – 14

Submission of revised budget delayed for fourth time