Politics
Opposition courts ruling coalition leader Gasim
The Jumhooree Party leader was urged to leave the ruling coalition.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
Political appointees implicated in corruption scandal suspended
Two board directors of state-owned enterprises were told to stay home.
20 Feb 2019, 09:00
Anti-corruption watchdog deflects blame on MMPRC scandal
The ACC blamed the authorities for failing to act after findings were shared in 2017.
19 Feb 2019, 09:00
Need for new schools in Malé reignites decentralisation debate
The education minister denied plans to build 10 more schools in the capital after headlines to the contrary drew a backlash.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
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
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