Local Government Authority

Councillors suspended en masse over MDP primary

The suspended councillors include president of the Ukulhas council with the MDP congress due to place on the island on June 30.

Councillor suspensions challenged at High Court

The Local Government Authority’s suspension of councillors was challenged at the High Court last week as four more opposition councillors were told to stay home.

Home minister slams opposition councils

Azleen Ahmed criticised opposition-dominated local councils that had urged the authorities to execute a Supreme Court order for the release of jailed politicians.

Eight more councillors suspended

The eight island councillors from Milandhoo, Hithadhoo and Gahdhoo join 17 councillors punished the previous day for calling on the authorities to execute a Supreme Court order to release political prisoners.

17 opposition councillors suspended

Elected representatives from six opposition-dominated councils were suspended for urging the execution of a Supreme Court order for the release of political prisoners last month.

Thulhaadhoo councillors suspended for ‘defying orders’

The five island councillors have been suspended for a month without pay for refusing to to withhold the monthly salary of two councillors suspended earlier this year over a social media post and for attending a mass anti-government protest on May 1.

Three councilors suspended for boycott of independence day activities

Defence minister Nazim faces no-confidence motion from LGA board

Local Government Authority conduct forums in the atolls

Hope for Women launch workshops for woman councilors and Island Women’s Development Committees.

Government proposes changes to local government model

Shamau to represent Malé City Council on LGA board

EC to seek AG advice on following Supreme Court guidelines

President Waheed obstructing decentralisation, failing to deliver pledged concessions: LGA

Government undermining decentralised administration, claims LGA vice chair

Attorney General’s office fails to approve 2000 municipal regulations: LGA

Certain parties leasing city hall failed to pay rent: LGA

Elections scheduled on Wednesday for women’s committees

Decentralisation Act not unconstitutional, Supreme Court rules

LGA warns MCC against allowing use of council facilities for political activities