Politics
Five percent of income pledged to local councils
President Solih also pledged to reserve a third of council seats for women.
24 Aug 2019, 09:00
Female judges nominated to Supreme Court over opposition from clerics
Sheikhs contend women cannot serve as judges.
24 Aug 2019, 09:00
Judicial administration removed from Supreme Court
The chief judicial administrator loses his job.
21 Aug 2019, 09:00
New chancellors appointed to Islamic University and National University
The appointments come after changes to laws governing the two state universities.
20 Aug 2019, 09:00
MDP MPs shoot down ‘super committee’ proposed by speaker
The committee was to evaluate nominees by the president that require parliamentary approval.
20 Aug 2019, 09:00
Raft of legislation submitted to reverse draconian laws
Other proposed changes would require officials of independent bodies to disclose finances.
18 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-central bank governor blamed for inaction over corruption scandal
The anti-money laundering watchdog’s former top official testified to a parliamentary committee.
12 Aug 2019, 09:00
‘Terrorist group’ behind Rilwan’s abduction
Rilwan’s family said the state was failing to deliver justice.
08 Aug 2019, 09:00
Health insurance company funded jogging track
Aasandha also gave US$12,300 to the former first lady’s charity.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives backs India’s ‘right to amend laws as required’
India revoked the special status of Muslim-majority Kashmir.
07 Aug 2019, 09:00
MPs pull double shift ahead of Eid holidays
Speaker Nasheed decided to hold sittings at night.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00
Authorities shift blame on Adeeb’s escape
Prosecutor General Bisham blamed the Supreme Court.
06 Aug 2019, 09:00
Home minister scoffs at claims by former anti-corruption chief
Luthfee accused Imran of threatening to frame him.
05 Aug 2019, 09:00
Lawmaker sparks debate on citizenship for foreign residents
The majority leader floated the idea of naturalising long-term residents.
04 Aug 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen taunts ‘failed’ government
The incumbent should admit failure and resign, the opposition leader said.
03 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives seeks closer ties with Seychelles
President Solih’s trip to Seychelles was the first state visit by a Maldives head of state.
03 Aug 2019, 09:00
Maldives ex-vice president seeks asylum in India
Adeeb has not been allowed to disembark.
02 Aug 2019, 09:00
Watchdog investigates criminal court chief judge
Probes are ongoing into complaints against several top judges.
01 Aug 2019, 09:00
Corruption hinders progress of health sector, says president
Solih acknowledged poor health services on all inhabited islands.
31 Jul 2019, 09:00
Withdrawal of retirement savings approved to fund Hajj pilgrimage
The withdrawal limit was raised to cover 80 percent of the pilgrimage’s cost.
31 Jul 2019, 09:00
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