Politics
Elections Commission approves recount in three constituencies
A recount of Maamigili boxes showed more than 100 valid votes were voided.
10 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
International observers offer positive assessment of polls
Teams from the EU, Commonwealth and foreign embassies observed the election.
10 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Priorities, parliamentary system and judicial reform: Nasheed on state media
The presumptive majority leader deferred to President Solih on changing the form of government.
10 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Yellow wave sweeps MDP to historic 65-seat haul
MDP won an unprecedented super majority of the 87-member parliament.
08 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Elections Commission set to announce results
MDP has taken a two-third majority of the 19th parliament.
07 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP celebrates landslide victory
Rolling coverage of the Maldives parliamentary elections.
06 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Voting under way in Maldives parliamentary polls
Polls opened at 8am across the country.
06 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Elections Commission ready for April 6 polls
Polls open at 8am on Saturday morning.
04 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
President dials up appeal for MDP majority
Solih assailed the “corruption and tyranny” of his predecessor.
02 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP makes U-turn on candidate accused of domestic violence
Police said there was no case against the MDP candidate on record.
01 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition accused of seeking election delay
The PPM says it has not been able to campaign for the April 6 polls.
01 Apr 2019, 9:00 AM
Jobs for activists raises questions over political appointments
The Solih administration has also been accused of nepotism.
27 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
President regrets early release of child sex offender
Solih expressed regret for the decision to commute Ibrahim Rasheed’s sentence.
27 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Parliament approves pay hike for city councillors
The city’s council’s wider mandate was restored in December.
27 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Bribery ruled out after candidate offered scholarships
The anti-corruption watchdog cleared MDP candidate Andhun Hussain.
26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Religious rhetoric incites violence, presidential commission warns
The warning came after JP leader Gasim Ibrahim claimed the MDP would build temples and churches.
26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Hameed confirmed as police chief
The former intelligence head was appointed acting commissioner in December.
26 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Real estate developer blames state for refund delay
Sealife Global owes US$12 million to 258 people.
25 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Coalition leaders exchange barbs as campaign enters final stretch
Millionaire lawmakers won’t accept bribes, JP leader Gasim suggested.
24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
President defends forming inquiry commissions
The public lacks confidence in police and the anti-corruption watchdog, he said.
24 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
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