Politics
Maldives welcomes Indian Prime Minister Modi
It is the first state visit by an Indian prime minister since 2011.
08 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Six agreements penned between India and Maldives
Modi was conferred the highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries.
08 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Committee formed to oversee prison reform
An audit of jails flagged serious problems.
06 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition MP to boycott Modi address to Maldives parliament
Opposition lawmakers object to holding the sitting between evening prayers.
06 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Court dismisses ‘politically motivated’ cases against Adeeb
The court refused to hold the former vice president in pre-trial detention
03 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Parliament votes in new standing orders
Parliament approves new permanent committees and extended debating time.
03 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court accused Kriegler of making threats
The announcement follows a meeting between the South African legal consultant and justices on Wednesday
03 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court justice denies taking US$1 million bribe
Didi accuses media of “irresponsible” journalism
03 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-VP Adeeb freed as court quashes corruption conviction
The High Court overturned the eight-year sentence and ordered a retrial.
30 May 2019, 9:00 AM
New Majlis gets to work with Nasheed as speaker
The former president was elected speaker with the support of 67 MPs from the 87-member house.
29 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Retired South African judge assisting with judicial reform
Johann Kriegler is conducting an assessment of the Maldives judiciary.
28 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Nasheed chosen as consensus candidate for speaker
The two main contenders nominated the former president after a divisive campaign.
28 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Supreme Court overturns ex-VP’s terrorism conviction
Adeeb’s combined 33-year jail sentence is now down to eight years.
27 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Modi to visit Maldives after election victory
The visit in early June is yet to be officially confirmed.
26 May 2019, 9:00 AM
President Solih backs Afeef for speaker
Former president Nasheed favours MP Aslam.
23 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives defends UN vote on Chagos Islands dispute
The Maldives was among six countries that opposed demanding an end to British control.
23 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Quota proposed for women in political party leadership
Political parties supported reserving 30 percent of posts for women.
23 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition makes registry of supporters sacked from government jobs
State-owned companies are accused of eliminating posts to lay off workers.
23 May 2019, 9:00 AM
India grants MVR14m for convention centre, police academy
The grants were part of MVR100 million pledged for “high impact community development projects.”
22 May 2019, 9:00 AM
State funds approved for political parties
The MDP is now the largest party with more than 50,000 members.
21 May 2019, 9:00 AM
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