Politics
Ex-president’s spokesman casts doubt on assassination attempt
Muaz insinuated that a video showing fire on the president’s speedboat was doctored.
27 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
New party led by ex-vice president Adeeb inaugurated
Speakers heaped praise on Adeeb at the inaugural meeting of the Maldives Third-Way Democrats.
26 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-president Yameen seeks to form new political party
The new party is to be named People’s National Congress.
24 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
280 candidates in MDP primaries
Primaries will be held to elect MDP candidates for 77 constituencies.
20 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives president defends Indian assistance
President Solih dismissed the opposition’s criticism over debt and sovereignty.
19 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
In U-turn, Maldives votes against death penalty moratorium at UN
A UN committee was told last month the Maldives would vote yes.
18 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Parliamentary elections scheduled for April 6
January 28 is the tentative date to start accepting applications from candidates.
17 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Absence of ruling coalition lawmakers under scrutiny
There was a lack of quorum to vote on a bill to legally empower presidential commissions.
17 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Indian prime minister announces US$1.4 billion assistance to Maldives
The funds were pledged as budget support, currency swap agreements and concessional lines of credit.
17 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
President Solih departs on state visit to India
A bilateral agreement on visa leniency will be signed during the state visit.
16 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts frozen with US$6.5m
Yameen was questioned about about suspected illegal transactions.
16 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
‘Diamond Pens’: Journalism awards draw criticism
The media council was criticised for the recognition of the broadcasting regulator’s chief and the omission of ex-president Nasheed.
13 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
US pledges US$10 million in aid for the Maldives
The aid includes US$7 million to strengthen maritime security.
13 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
President appoints new police and military chiefs
The president promoted Major General Abdulla Shamaal and Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed.
12 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Raft of bills rushed through to fulfil pledges
Legal changes to eliminate tariffs on agricultural equipment were approved Tuesday.
11 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
500 complaints lodged over unlawful arrests
The president’s office invited complaints concerning politically motivated arrests.
10 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Parliament accepts whistleblower protection law
42 MPs voted to send the bill to committee for further review.
10 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
PPM awards ticket for parliamentary elections
The PPM ticket was awarded to 42 candidates without a primary contest.
08 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-president Nasheed launches campaign for parliament seat
The 51-year-old is running for the newly-formed mid-Machanghoalhi constituency in the capital Malé.
05 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives welcomes UK decision to open resident mission
The UK would become the first European country to establish a resident diplomatic presence.
05 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
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