Politics
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
President Solih departs on state visit to India
A bilateral agreement on visa leniency will be signed during the state visit.
16 Dec 2018, 09:00
Ex-president Yameen’s bank accounts frozen with US$6.5m
Yameen was questioned about about suspected illegal transactions.
16 Dec 2018, 09:00
‘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, 09:00
US pledges US$10 million in aid for the Maldives
The aid includes US$7 million to strengthen maritime security.
13 Dec 2018, 09:00
President appoints new police and military chiefs
The president promoted Major General Abdulla Shamaal and Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed.
12 Dec 2018, 09:00
Raft of bills rushed through to fulfil pledges
Legal changes to eliminate tariffs on agricultural equipment were approved Tuesday.
11 Dec 2018, 09:00
500 complaints lodged over unlawful arrests
The president’s office invited complaints concerning politically motivated arrests.
10 Dec 2018, 09:00
Parliament accepts whistleblower protection law
42 MPs voted to send the bill to committee for further review.
10 Dec 2018, 09:00
PPM awards ticket for parliamentary elections
The PPM ticket was awarded to 42 candidates without a primary contest.
08 Dec 2018, 09:00
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, 09:00
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, 09:00
Maldives parliament endorses decision to rejoin Commonwealth
The cabinet’s decision was approved unanimously with 62 votes.
05 Dec 2018, 09:00
Parliament approves cabinet with overwhelming majority
Both opposition and ruling coalition lawmakers voted to approve the 19 ministers and attorney general.
04 Dec 2018, 09:00
Opposition MPs protest bill on presidential commissions
The bill was proposed to legally empower inquiry commissions on unsolved murders and stolen asset recovery.
03 Dec 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court orders reinstatement of former police intelligence chief
Hameed was dismissed in August 2012 on suspicion of leaking confidential information.
02 Dec 2018, 09:00
MDP to go it alone in parliamentary elections
The four-party coalition failed to agree on a formula for jointly contesting the elections in March.
02 Dec 2018, 09:00
In house arrest, Adeeb joins new party
The former vice president was released to house arrest after three years in prison.
01 Dec 2018, 09:00
Maldives slam ‘baseless’ reports of Indian military base
The foreign ministry “categorically refutes” reports about a US$1 billion deal.
01 Dec 2018, 09:00
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