Politics
Coalition leaders to serve as senior advisors to President Solih
The four leaders met for the first time since September’s election victory.
15 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Transition teams decry political influence in civil service
Transition committees have been assessing ministries and state-owned enterprises.
14 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Anti-defamation law repealed
The draconian law was abolished with 38 votes in favour and 13 against.
14 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
19 ministries in Solih’s cabinet
A 16 percent drop in the wage bill was promised with 100 fewer political appointees.
13 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Faris Maumoon approved as new member of judicial watchdog
The Dhiggaru MP was approved with 67 votes in favour and one abstention.
13 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Resolution passed for review of Nasheed’s conviction
The resolution was passed with 57 votes in favour from the 85-member parliament.
13 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
MPs back repeal of anti-defamation law
The widely-condemned law introduced hefty fines and jail terms for journalists.
12 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
PPM MP Riza removed from judicial watchdog
A no-confidence motion was passed with 42 votes in favour and 24 votes against.
12 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-defence minister vows to hold president accountable for frame-up
Nazim returned as a free man after the Supreme Court suspended his 11-year jail sentence.
12 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Indian prime minister announces maiden visit to Maldives
It would not be a bilateral visit and Modi will return to New Delhi on the same night.
10 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Ex-auditor general hits back at reinstated lawmakers
Niyaz drew fire from the former ruling lawmakers in a Twitter spat last week.
10 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Maldives opposition tightlipped on cabinet and coalition agreement
Reports suggest there will be 22 ministries, up from 14 ministries in the outgoing administration.
08 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Elections chief questioned over shredding of ballot papers
The outgoing ruling party has called for a police probe.
07 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
President-elect departs to Saudi Arabia
Solih will meet with Saudi government officials during the trip.
07 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Nasheed’s Addu office to promote low-carbon development
The former president was warmly welcomed in the southern MDP stronghold.
07 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Indian Prime Minister Modi expected at Maldives president-elect’s inauguration
The swearing-in ceremony is due to take place on November 17.
07 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Two new constituencies for 2019 parliamentary elections
The number of constituencies rises to 87.
06 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
President-elect hears public opinions to solve Malé congestion
A series of town hall-style meetings was launched Monday night.
06 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
After backlash, Nasheed assures primaries for MDP ticket
There was a backlash to awarding tickets to a dozen unseated lawmakers.
06 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
Elections body defends refusal to endorse PPM congress
The PPM asked the High Court to order the Elections Commission to recognise its new leadership.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
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