Politics
Two more lawmakers join JP
MPs Ilham Ahmed and Hussain Mohamed Latheef are the latest lawmakers to switch parties.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives to restore ties with Qatar and Iran
Discussions have started with both nations, the new foreign minister announced.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
MP Muhamma joins MDP
The former actor-comedian plans to contest in an MDP primary to seek re-election on the party’s ticket.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Institutions seek bigger budgets
The Elections Commission warned MVR80 million was not enough for the parliamentary elections in March.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
High Court frees ex-magistrate Nihan
Nihan was accused of conspiring to kidnap former president Yameen with a fraudulent arrest warrant.
21 Nov 2018, 09:00
Presidential commissions to probe corruption and unresolved murders
Inquiry commissions were instituted by presidential decree hours after Solih took the oath of office.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Judgment due in review of Home Minister Imran’s conviction
The top court concluded a review of Sheikh Imran’s terrorism conviction.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court concludes review of Nasheed terrorism conviction
A 13-year jail sentence handed to the former opposition leader was suspended for review.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Celebrations continue with sports festival and public feast
The two-day festival began with water sports and is due to end with a football match between politicians.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
No-confidence motion filed to dismiss prosecutor general
Bisham was accused of failing to perform her duties as an independent state official.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
On return from exile, ex-MP Nazim claims key role in forming coalition
Nazim said he facilitated a meeting between the MDP parliament leader and former president Gayoom’s son.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
President Solih meets ambassadors and foreign dignitaries
The new ambassador of the United States presented her letter of credence to the president.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-foreign minister appointed minister at president’s office
Ahmed Naseem previously served as foreign minister in former president Nasheed’s cabinet.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Ex-judges and chief prosecutor released to house arrest
The release of political prisoners on the first day in office was a campaign pledge of President Solih.
19 Nov 2018, 09:00
Mixed reactions to President Solih’s coalition cabinet
Some appointments drew criticism over qualifications, allegations of corruption and potential conflicts of interest.
18 Nov 2018, 09:00
Translation: Solih administration’s ambitious 100-day agenda
There are 161 pledges covering 23 sectors.
18 Nov 2018, 09:00
Outgoing president refuses to attend inauguration ceremony
Yameen said he was respecting the wishes of thousands of supporters.
17 Nov 2018, 09:00
Indian prime minister, ex-Sri Lankan president among visiting dignitaries
More than 300 foreign dignitaries from 46 countries were expected to attend the inauguration ceremony.
17 Nov 2018, 09:00
Solih sworn in as seventh president of Maldives
Solih took the oath office with thousands watching on at the national stadium in Malé.
17 Nov 2018, 09:00
Shahid resigns as Shahudhy rejoins JP
Former speaker Shahid is expected to join the cabinet.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
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