Politics

Lawmaker sparks debate on citizenship for foreign residents

The majority leader floated the idea of naturalising long-term residents.

Ex-president Yameen taunts ‘failed’ government

The incumbent should admit failure and resign, the opposition leader said.

Maldives seeks closer ties with Seychelles

President Solih’s trip to Seychelles was the first state visit by a Maldives head of state.

Maldives ex-vice president seeks asylum in India

Adeeb has not been allowed to disembark.

Watchdog investigates criminal court chief judge

Probes are ongoing into complaints against several top judges.

Corruption hinders progress of health sector, says president

Solih acknowledged poor health services on all inhabited islands.

Withdrawal of retirement savings approved to fund Hajj pilgrimage

The withdrawal limit was raised to cover 80 percent of the pilgrimage’s cost.

Foreign minister defends expenditure on overseas trips

The previous administration spent MVR27 million on travel expenses last year.

China funds renovation of Maldives foreign ministry

Bank of Maldives loses bid to withhold information from corruption probe

The civil court refused to grant a stay order.

Maldives elections chief mocks ex-president’s vote rigging claims

Yameen continued to blame his heavy defeat on voter fraud.

Lawyer elected to judicial watchdog

Just over a quarter of lawyers voted to elect their representative.

Freedom, liberty and Maldivian ownership: President Solih’s Independence Day address

The speech heavily emphasised freedom as an inalienable right.

Corrupt officials remain in office, alleges ex-governor in parting shot

Naseer accused his predecessor of complicity in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.

Maldives central bank governor resigns

Naseer was accused of unlawful interference with the anti-money laundering watchdog.

Supreme Court justices face censure for taking over case

The case was before the civil court.

Maldives hails launch of Indian moon mission

The foreign ministry called Chandrayaan-2 “a beacon of hope.”

Bank of Maldives denies misinforming parliament

Deputy CEO Shareef is accused of committing perjury.

Maldives chief prosecutor denies political influence

Prosecutor General Bisham defended her track record during the previous administration.

Probe recommends censure of Supreme Court justices

The watchdog decided to advise the top judges.