Politics


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


Broadcasting regulator asked military to shut down Raajje TV
The defence ministry was asked to shut down the station during February’s state of emergency.
05 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Jail sentence of ex-defence minister and lawmaker suspended
Stay orders were issued to free former lawmaker Ahmed Nazim and former defence minister Mohamed Nazim.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


President-elect announces town hall meetings
Solih wants to seek public opinion at the Jazeera Holhuashi meetings.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


On Victory Day, defence minister warns of corruption and foreign influence
November 3rd was the 30th anniversary of a violent coup attempt.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Supreme Court bans Raajje TV from covering trials
The station is accused of contempt of court.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Lawmaker’s arrest was unlawful, High Court rules
Mahloof was charged with obstruction of justice for distributing masks at an opposition protest.
04 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Gasim elected speaker of parliament
The Jumhooree Party leader was elected with the votes of 62 MPs from the 85-member house.
02 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Anti-defection law repealed
The law gave parties the power to unseat lawmakers.
02 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Record budget submitted on behalf of president-elect
The 2019 budget is MVR29.6 billion (US$1.9 billion).
01 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Supreme Court frees Sheikh Imran
Imran’s 12-year jail sentence was suspended pending a review of his terrorism conviction.
01 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


Nasheed welcomed back by jubilant supporters
The opposition leader returned after nearly three years in exile.
01 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM


National airline owed MVR5m for ruling party campaign
The Elections Commission was asked to deduct from state funds allocated to PPM.
31 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Parliament informed of president’s failure to declare assets
The audit office has allowed Yameen to submit overdue financial records, the outgoing president’s spokesman said.
31 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Supreme Court ends saga of 12 unseated lawmakers
The opposition has gained a clear majority with the reinstatement of 12 ex-PPM MPs.
30 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives top court clears way for Nasheed’s return
The court halted enforcement of Nasheed’s jail sentence pending a review of his terrorism conviction.
30 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM

