Politics
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
‘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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
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, 9:00 AM
Faris Maumoon prevented from visiting dying aunt
The home ministry claimed the lawmaker was barred from leaving the Maldives because he might stay overseas to impede an ongoing investigation.
31 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Adeeb seeks medical leave from prison
Jailed former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has sought permission to travel overseas for the treatment of glaucoma, kidney stones and internal cysts.
29 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Sheikh Imran and Nazim transferred to house arrest
The high-profile prisoners were transferred for the duration of the fasting month of Ramadan, which began Saturday.
28 May 2017, 9:00 AM
President restricts powers of Fuvahmulah city council
After deliberations with the cabinet, President Abdulla Yameen decided Wednesday that the newly-elected Fuvahmulah city council will have the same powers and responsibilities as the Malé and Addu city councils.
28 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Media council backtracks on defamation complaints
The print and online media regulator had asked journalists from Raajje TV, VFP and Mihaaru to submit their defence to defamation complaints filed by the former chief communication officer at the president’s office.
25 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Elections Commission to disburse funds for political parties
With 39,502 members, the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives will receive MVR10 million (US$648,508). The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party with 29,350 members is entitled to MVR7.5 million (US$486,400).
25 May 2017, 9:00 AM
‘A dark day’: lawyers and legal experts react to supreme court judgment
The supreme court’s judgment declaring itself the final authority on the validity of no-confidence and impeachment votes has drawn widespread criticism from lawyers, lawmakers and legal experts.
24 May 2017, 9:00 AM
Defence ministry overpaid contractor for housing project
The ministry of defence and national security overpaid a private contractor MVR92 million (US$6 million) for a housing project in 2015, an audit report has found.
24 May 2017, 9:00 AM
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