Politics


Judicial watchdog to review performance of all judges
Attorney general moves to increase supreme court’s bench from five to seven.
25 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Minister denies graft at communication ministry, marginalising Shaafiee
Ex-state minister said he resigned because his corruption fears were not being addressed.
24 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Judicial watchdog recommends Thinadhoo Island magistrate be dismissed
The recommendation follows a probe into an altercation involving Ibrahim Rasheed.
24 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Maldives confident of ‘fulfilling pledges’ after partnership forum
The event attracted 125 participants from 62 delegations, representing 35 countries and 27 international organisations.
21 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Supreme Court justice hears allegations made against him
Didi is suspected of taking bribes, releasing criminal suspects and seeking government jobs for family members.
20 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Motion calls for action against Supreme Court interference
Justice Abdulla Didi to appear before judicial watchdog
19 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Deputy ambassador to Malaysia sacked
Ghaniya Abdul Ghafoor, the wife of suspended Supreme Court Justice Abdulla Didi, claims she has been defamed in the media.
19 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


MPs vow to clean up judiciary
Parliament unanimously backs judicial corruption probe
18 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


JSC’s Didi probe to be conducted in public
Judicial watchdog to fast-track future probes into complaints against judges.
18 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Business as usual for Didi
Supreme Court justice turns up for work despite being suspended by judicial watchdog
17 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Didi files official complaint against 5 JSC members
JSC member Hisaan Hussain vows judicial reform will continue
17 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Parliament to vote on Didi’s suspension
Move follows Supreme Court’s stay on justice’s suspension.
17 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Adeeb in India for medical treatment
Home minister assured parliament Adeeb will return on June 26.
17 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Global community ‘should help rehabilitate Maldivian jihadis’
Nasheed says the Maldives cannot rehabilitate returning families alone
17 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Solih signals support for JSC’s action against Didi
President also reiterates his commitment to judicial reform.
17 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


JSC upholds decision to suspend Didi
Judicial watchdog rejects Supreme Court’s stay and Judicial Council’s claim it was acting unconstitutionally
14 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Hisaan to recuse herself from judiciary committee’s JSC oversight
The MP also sits on judicial watchdog the JSC
13 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Supreme Court Justice Didi suspended
JSC also suspends Chief Judge Hassan Saeed and calls for sacking of Magistrate Ibrahim Rasheed
13 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


Supreme Court halts Didi’s suspension
Judicial Council accuses the JSC of obstructing judicial power and acting unconstitutionally
13 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM


STELCO feels the heat as anger mounts over bills
State Electric Company blames the hot weather for the hike
12 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM

