Politics
President Solih backs Afeef for speaker
Former president Nasheed favours MP Aslam.
23 May 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
Quota proposed for women in political party leadership
Political parties supported reserving 30 percent of posts for women.
23 May 2019, 09:00
Opposition makes registry of supporters sacked from government jobs
State-owned companies are accused of eliminating posts to lay off workers.
23 May 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
State funds approved for political parties
The MDP is now the largest party with more than 50,000 members.
21 May 2019, 09:00
Maldives denounces Sri Lankan army chief’s ‘irresponsible’ claims
Senanayake said Maldivians travel through Colombo to fight in Syria.
20 May 2019, 09:00
Opposition MPs fail to back up corruption allegations
Claims that the president received stolen money were dismissed as political rhetoric.
19 May 2019, 09:00
President vetoes pension for former chief justice and vice presidents
A monthly allowance of US$2,270 was proposed for former vice presidents.
15 May 2019, 09:00
Foreign minister concludes visit to Romania
A mechanism was established for regular consultations on bilateral and regional issues.
15 May 2019, 09:00
Opposition alleges politically motivated dismissals
The president’s spokesman dismissed the claims as unfounded.
13 May 2019, 09:00
India lifts restrictions on exports to Maldives
Export of essential commodities was exempted from domestic restrictions.
08 May 2019, 09:00
State funds released to indebted opposition party
The funds were withheld over a leadership dispute.
08 May 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court unveils judicial reform roadmap
The 20-point roadmap calls for legal changes to ensure independence and improve oversight.
02 May 2019, 09:00
Candidates face prosecution for failure to disclose finances
Some 39 candidates failed to submit the mandatory statements.
30 Apr 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court summons lawmaker over tweet
Criticism on social media or television is deemed contempt of court.
30 Apr 2019, 09:00
Outgoing parliament concludes final session
A final bill was passed to grant privileges to a retired chief justice.
29 Apr 2019, 09:00
Court coverage ban lifted for Raajje TV
Raajje TV reporters were barred from observing trials.
21 Apr 2019, 09:00
Opposition parties shuffle leadership after electoral defeats
Former president Gayoom’s son is among the PPM’s three new deputy leaders.
21 Apr 2019, 09:00
Maldives condemns terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka
Thousands of Maldivians reside in the neighbouring country.
21 Apr 2019, 09:00
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