Politics
United States pledges US$20m aid to Maldives
US Ambassador Teplitz hailed the development agreement as “a milestone in the US-Maldives partnership.”
13 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Speaker Gasim admits holding up ‘unconstitutional’ bills
The legal profession bill and presidential commissions bill remain stalled.
11 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
It’s complicated: Ruling coalition party endorses opposition candidates
Two JP ministers have declared support for the president.
10 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
On campaign trail, President Solih appeals for MDP majority
The second MDP government will “show the difference” with a parliament majority, he said.
10 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Gasim calls for ex-president’s Yameen immediate release
The ruling coalition leader objected to detaining defendants for trial.
09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition declares support for 27 JP candidates
JP leader Gasim said the ruling coalition party will also back some opposition candidates.
09 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
New Indian ambassador presents credentials
Sunjay Sudhir was formerly joint secretary at the petroleum and natural gas ministry.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Lawmaker’s family members among social housing recipients
The former ruling party lawmaker denied any undue influence.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Three judges transferred
Three family court judges were transferred to the criminal court and the civil court.
07 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Central bank officials questioned behind closed doors
The officials were summoned for a parliamentary inquiry.
05 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Electoral law amended to invalidate ballots with marks or symbols
Ballots with marks or drawings were previously counted among valid votes.
04 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
Defence minister apologises for Indian occupation remarks
The minister slammed the opposition’s anti-India campaign.
04 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
‘Lack of context’ in voting record website angers lawmakers
The MageyMP site by Transparency Maldives shows attendance and voting records.
04 Mar 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP cries foul as presidential commissions bill returned to committee
Speaker Gasim removed the bill from the agenda after it was tabled for the fourth time.
27 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Opposition moves no-confidence motion against defence minister
Mariya Ahmed Didi came under fire for saying India could have occupied the Maldives.
26 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Vote on presidential commissions bill called off for third time
Eleven lawmakers from the ruling coalition were absent.
26 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Primary losers allowed to contest
The Supreme Court struck down a prohibition in the political parties law.
25 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Coalition lawmakers ‘sabotage’ presidential commissions bill
There was a lack of quorum to put the bill to a vote.
25 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
Elections Commission rules out delaying parliamentary polls
Opposition parties called for a postponement over former president Yameen’s arrest.
24 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
MDP candidates disclose personal finances
Former president Nasheed declared over MVR5 million (US$324,000).
24 Feb 2019, 9:00 AM
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