Councillors suspended for condemning police brutality

Villingili island councillors condemned the alleged assault of a Raajje TV journalist. They have been suspended without pay for one month.

Police raid Dhidhdhoo council offices

Police said the office was searched in relation to an ongoing investigation but refused to provide details.

Maldives bans Christmas celebrations at guesthouses

“[A]s activities such as celebrating Christmas are contrary to Islam and the Maldives’ culture and traditions, celebrating Christmas in any inhabited island is not allowed under Maldivian law,” reads the letter signed by the home minister to local councils.

Thulhaadhoo council defies order to withhold pay for suspended councillor

LGA board vote to remove Chairperson Nazim

Funds allocated for councils in next year’s budget lower than 2014, says LGA

Kodey councillors sworn in seven months after election

LGA recommends making councillors part-time