Jumhooree Party (JP)

Faisal Naseem is Maldives opposition’s presidential running mate

There was a secret ballot during a Jumhooree Party meeting.

Maldives police in contempt of court, says Gasim

Gasim Ibrahim was found guilty of attempted bribery last August.

MDP and Nasheed challenged to field ‘clean pair’ for presidential ticket

The opposition appears divided in its quest to field a unity candidate.

Support for Ibu if Nasheed barred from election

The veteran lawmaker has been described as the ideal candidate because of his efforts to unify the parties and political leaders within the Maldives United Opposition.

Let it go: Villa Group bank accounts no longer frozen

Villa Group has experienced several setbacks since the Jumhooree Party split with the ruling coalition and allied itself with the opposition.

Arson and death threats ahead of UN visit

Ruling party and opposition supporters blamed each other for the fire.

Villa Group goes to court after booze raids

Key opposition leader Gasim Ibrahim is the founder of Villa Group, which owns and manages resorts in the Maldives. The alcohol at his Fun Island resort was confiscated Saturday night following raids on five of his properties.

Special Ops disperse opposition protesters

Photos show protesters holding placards that said “Stop the damages and injury to Gasim” and “Against stealing and corruption”.

Current political crisis like 2004 tsunami: Gayoom

Ex-leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom made the comparison on National Unity Day, which marks the tsunami that killed 82 people in the Maldives.

JP mulls primaries as part of reform efforts

The opposition Jumhooree Party (JP) is mulling the idea of presidential primaries and regional branches as part of reform efforts.

“The JP supports the JP”: Jumhooree Party opts to play it safe

Hussein Rasheed Hassan says the bitter experiences the Jumhooree Party has had in the past prevent them from taking sides in the ongoing PPM dispute or align itself with the opposition.

JP calls on government to speed up projects included in PSIP budget

Gasim’s remarks vindicate MDP’s stance on “coup”: MP Imthiyaz

Week in review: October 12 – 25

Elections Commission restarts polling preparations

PPM accuses JP of backing MDP, claims any vote for Gasim “a waste”

Q&A: Elections Commission Chairperson Fuwad Thowfeek

Elections Commission grants JP access to voter list, JP seeks additional High Court order for unrestricted access

Over 10,000 voters re-register as EC continues runoff preparations

EC warns parliament over VTV’s attempt to “incite uprising” against commission