Politics
Ex-VP Adeeb freed as court quashes corruption conviction
The High Court overturned the eight-year sentence and ordered a retrial.
30 May 2019, 09:00
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, 09:00
Retired South African judge assisting with judicial reform
Johann Kriegler is conducting an assessment of the Maldives judiciary.
28 May 2019, 09:00
Nasheed chosen as consensus candidate for speaker
The two main contenders nominated the former president after a divisive campaign.
28 May 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court overturns ex-VP’s terrorism conviction
Adeeb’s combined 33-year jail sentence is now down to eight years.
27 May 2019, 09:00
Modi to visit Maldives after election victory
The visit in early June is yet to be officially confirmed.
26 May 2019, 09:00
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
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