The Maldives Bar Council urged parliament to establish whether the Judicial Service Commission followed due process in recommending the removal of two Supreme Court justices. The judges and their lawyers must have the opportunity to respond at an open hearing before the parliamentary judiciary committee, the council said. The committee decided to review documents before making a decision on summoning the pair.
A 14-day eviction notice was issued for Noonu Minaavaru, a farming island leased to Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, a resort owner, lawmaker and leader of the MDA, which was recently revealed to be out of a coalition with the ruling PNC. The notice was issued for breach of agreement, the agriculture ministry said.
MNDF began the fifth edition of the “Black Merlin” joint training exercise with the United States Montana National Guard.
Kong Xianhua, the newly appointed Chinese ambassador, presented his credentials to President Muizzu.
Education Minister Shafeeu told parliament that 11 percent of classrooms nationwide have been equipped with air conditioners under the “Cool School” initiative, a project he expected to be completed this year.
The sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl was reported from a northern island in January, police revealed following claims on social media.
President Muizzu met with members of the thalassaemia patient community, who shared their concerns and asked to be consulted on plans for a new thalassaemia hospital.
Foreign Service veteran Fathimath Inaya was removed as foreign secretary.
The police fined 39 individuals a total of MVR 192,500 (US$ 12,480) for violating the vaping ban.
Acting on intelligence reports, police raided eight homes in Haa Alif Baarah and questioned eight individuals suspected of practicing sorcery.
Azima Shukoor, the lawyer of the first lady and first children, started receiving police security following an assessment.
The Adhaalath Party accused President Muizzu of seeking to unfairly remove two Supreme Court justices, calling it a "disgraceful" attempt to derail a constitutional challenge to anti-defection rules.
A new housing bill was referred to a parliamentary committee for review.
A 40 year-old man was stabbed in Malé.
HDC and Ooredoo Maldives announced a fishing competition to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Hulhumalé.