Politics


Lawmaker sparks debate on citizenship for foreign residents
The majority leader floated the idea of naturalising long-term residents.
04 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Ex-president Yameen taunts ‘failed’ government
The incumbent should admit failure and resign, the opposition leader said.
03 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


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, 9:00 AM


Maldives ex-vice president seeks asylum in India
Adeeb has not been allowed to disembark.
02 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Watchdog investigates criminal court chief judge
Probes are ongoing into complaints against several top judges.
01 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM


Corruption hinders progress of health sector, says president
Solih acknowledged poor health services on all inhabited islands.
31 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


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, 9:00 AM


Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips
The previous administration spent MVR27 million on travel expenses last year.
31 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


China funds renovation of Maldives foreign ministry
30 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Bank of Maldives loses bid to withhold information from corruption probe
The civil court refused to grant a stay order.
29 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives elections chief mocks ex-president’s vote rigging claims
Yameen continued to blame his heavy defeat on voter fraud.
29 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Lawyer elected to judicial watchdog
Just over a quarter of lawyers voted to elect their representative.
28 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Freedom, liberty and Maldivian ownership: President Solih’s Independence Day address
The speech heavily emphasised freedom as an inalienable right.
27 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Corrupt officials remain in office, alleges ex-governor in parting shot
Naseer accused his predecessor of complicity in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
25 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives central bank governor resigns
Naseer was accused of unlawful interference with the anti-money laundering watchdog.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Supreme Court justices face censure for taking over case
The case was before the civil court.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives hails launch of Indian moon mission
The foreign ministry called Chandrayaan-2 “a beacon of hope.”
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament
Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.
24 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives chief prosecutor denies political influence
Prosecutor General Bisham defended her track record during the previous administration.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM


Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices
The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

