Politics
Opposition lawmaker slams broadcasting regulator over Medianet fine
Opposition MP Ahmed ‘ADK’ Nashid slammed the broadcasting regulator Thursday night over an MVR500,000 (US$32,425) fine imposed on the main cable television provider for rebroadcasting an Al Jazeera corruption exposé.
19 Jun 2017, 09:00
Calls grow to authorise medical leave for Adeeb
Amnesty International has joined opposition figures to call on the government to authorise medical leave from prison for Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb.
18 Jun 2017, 09:00
Cable TV provider fined half a million for airing Al Jazeera corruption exposé
According to state media, the ‘Stealing Paradise’ documentary, which exposed systemic corruption, abuse of power and criminal activity at the highest level of government, was deemed to pose a threat to national security.
17 Jun 2017, 09:00
Opposition leaders welcome Gayoom back to Maldives
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was welcomed back to the Maldives by opposition leaders and supporters Wednesday night after nearly three months overseas.
16 Jun 2017, 09:00
Government borrows US$52m for ‘short-term financing’
The loan was taken from the Bank of Maldives on March 28 to settle unpaid bills and “manage cash flow,” according to information shared by the finance ministry with parliament’s public accounts committee.
15 Jun 2017, 09:00
Adam Azim released
Azim, the brother of jailed former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim and shadow minister of the Maldives United Opposition, was interrogated over remarks made during an appearance on the private broadcaster Sangu TV.
14 Jun 2017, 09:00
Revisions to criminal procedures law withdrawn
A raft of amendments proposed by the government to the new criminal procedures law was abruptly withdrawn before it was put to a vote at Tuesday’s sitting of parliament.
13 Jun 2017, 09:00
Azim questioned over Sangu TV appearance
Adam Azim, a senior opposition figure arrested on charges of encouraging the government’s overthrow was questioned by the police for nearly five hours Sunday about his appearance on Sangu TV.
12 Jun 2017, 09:00
Government moves to slash oil tariff
The parliament has approved government-sponsored legislation for reducing the import duty for petroleum products from 10 to five percent.
12 Jun 2017, 09:00
Police question Vnews editor over ‘misleading’ headline
The police contended that the headline, ‘Adam Azim arrested on charges of trying to topple the government,’ misrepresented the content of the arrest warrant. The senior opposition figure was accused of speaking in a manner that encouraged the illegal overthrow of the government.
11 Jun 2017, 09:00
‘What I saw as real was not reality’: Adeeb’s open letter from prison
The jailed former vice president shared an open letter to the public through his lawyer after failing to secure permission to travel overseas for the treatment of glaucoma, kidney stones and internal cysts.
11 Jun 2017, 09:00
Opposition celebrates MP Mahloof’s release
Independent MP Ahmed Mahloof was released Friday morning after serving 10 months and 24 days in prison on two counts of police obstruction.
10 Jun 2017, 09:00
Adam Azim arrested for ‘encouraging overthrow of government’
Azim was accused of encouraging the overthrow of the government and of inciting hatred among the public toward the judiciary with false claims.
08 Jun 2017, 09:00
Maldives slams UK-led criticism of human rights situation
The Maldives has scornfully dismissed calls by more than 30 countries to restore constitutional freedoms, allow space for political opposition, and prevent the intimidation of human rights defenders.
08 Jun 2017, 09:00
Trade with Qatar to continue despite cutting diplomatic ties
The opposition meanwhile condemned “President Yameen’s reckless foreign policy decisions, which appear to be increasingly dictated by Riyadh.”
06 Jun 2017, 09:00
JP challenges flag ban at court
Citing new rules introduced in March for the use of the national flag, the electoral body informed the JP on Monday that the party’s flag resembles the official standard of the presidency.
06 Jun 2017, 09:00
Majlis resumes after recess
With no bills to debate on the agenda, Speaker Abdulla Maseeh Mohamed adjourned proceedings after announcing nominees sent by President Abdulla Yameen for parliamentary approval.
05 Jun 2017, 09:00
Maldives severs diplomatic ties with Qatar
The foreign ministry claimed the government “took the decision because of its firm opposition to activities that encourage terrorism and extremism.”
05 Jun 2017, 09:00
STELCO MD replaced with president’s office minister
The managing director of the State Electricity Company was appointed state minister of environment and energy and replaced by President’s Office Minister Ahmed Zuhoor.
04 Jun 2017, 09:00
New councillors take oath of office
Judges and magistrates administered oaths of office to 575 island councillors, 66 atoll councillors and 23 city councillors. The new councils also elected presidents and vice presidents at inaugural meetings after the swearing-in ceremonies.
04 Jun 2017, 09:00
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