Politics
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
Maldives improves on press freedom index
The Maldives improved its ranking for the first time since 2010.
18 Apr 2019, 09:00
Youth minister’s suspension lifted
Mahloof was suspended over transactions with a company implicated in the country’s biggest corruption scandal.
16 Apr 2019, 09:00
Legal changes proposed to reform independent bodies
The changes seek to improve oversight mechanisms.
15 Apr 2019, 09:00
Foreign freeholds amendment repealed from constitution
The prohibition on foreign ownership of Maldivian territory was restored.
15 Apr 2019, 09:00
Behind the numbers: Maldives parliamentary elections
The MDP took 65 seats with 46 percent of the vote.
15 Apr 2019, 09:00
MDP wins Filladhoo council by-election
The by-election was called after the resignation of two council members.
14 Apr 2019, 09:00
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