Politics
First degrees in Maldives made tuition-free
President Solih launched a scheme to cover fees at the two government universities and private colleges.
14 Feb 2019, 09:00
India-Maldives visa liberalisation due to take effect in March
A visa facilitation agreement was signed during President Solih’s visit to India in December.
13 Feb 2019, 09:00
Gayoom’s children pay MVR2m debt
Faris and Ghassan Maumoon’s candidacies were in doubt over the decreed debt.
12 Feb 2019, 09:00
Whistleblower portal launched for ‘zero tolerance’ anti-corruption campaign
Complaints and documents can be submitted anonymously through the portal.
12 Feb 2019, 09:00
Ex-president’s aide remanded for 10 days
The former chief of staff at the presidential residence was arrested on his return to the Maldives.
10 Feb 2019, 09:00
Coalition parties stand alone for parliamentary polls
Pro-government candidates will be competing against each other as well as opposition candidates.
03 Feb 2019, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen retains PPM leadership
The PPM congress in September where Yameen was elected president was legitimate, the Supreme Court ruled.
31 Jan 2019, 09:00
Voters list published for parliamentary polls
Some 264,589 people are eligible to vote.
31 Jan 2019, 09:00
Supreme Court overrules Adeeb house arrest order
The High Court ordered Adeeb’s temporary transfer pending a judgment on an appeal.
29 Jan 2019, 09:00
Maldives falls in Corruption Perception Index
The Maldives is ranked 124 out of 180 countries.
29 Jan 2019, 09:00
Uncertainty looms over ex-president Yameen’s new party
The new party is trying to complete registration in time to field candidates for the parliamentary elections.
28 Jan 2019, 09:00
MDP proposes sweeping changes for judicial reform
The MDP proposes a dramatic reduction in the powers of the Supreme Court.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00
President downplays rifts in coalition
President Solih expressed confidence that the JP would remain in the coalition.
27 Jan 2019, 09:00
President forms committee to address rising religious tension
Protesters have calling for the arrest of a former lawmaker accused of insulting Islam.
23 Jan 2019, 09:00
Criminal court initiates contempt probe against presidential commission chair
Husnu Suood alleged gangs nominate judges and “fix” trials by intimidating secret witnesses.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
MDP council asked to resolve Faresmaathoda primary dispute
Ballot boxes for the Thinadhoo South constituency were also recounted after complaints.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
College vandalised after protest against chairman accused of insulting Islam
The vandalism came amid growing calls to punish those who mock or insult Islam on social media.
22 Jan 2019, 09:00
Ex-vice president’s supporters protest return to prison
Adeeb was taken back to prison after he was discharged from hospital.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
Future of Maldives ruling coalition thrown into doubt
JP leader Gasim Ibrahim announced he was open to talks with other parties to challenge the MDP.
20 Jan 2019, 09:00
MDP elects parliamentary candidates in nationwide primaries
Five MPs were defeated by challengers.
19 Jan 2019, 09:00
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