Politics


Thursday roundup: businessmen-lawmakers oppose income tax
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
31 Oct 2019, 09:00


Wednesday roundup: Mahaz confirmed as new Supreme Court justice
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
30 Oct 2019, 09:00


News in brief: Maldives ambassador presents credentials to Queen
24 cases of child sexual abuse were reported in September.
30 Oct 2019, 09:00


Tuesday roundup: president appeals against weaponising Islam
A roundup of the day’s top stories
29 Oct 2019, 09:00


News in brief: arrangements made for lawmakers to meet constituents
41 accidents occurred in Malé last week.
27 Oct 2019, 09:00


Opposition warns of ‘popular uprising’ as ban MDN protests continue
More than 100 councils have backed calls to ban the NGO for “slandering Islam.”
27 Oct 2019, 09:00


Weekend roundup: murder suspect found on stranded speedboat
A roundup of top stories over the weekend.
26 Oct 2019, 09:00


Tuesday roundup: transitional justice and new commercial port
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
22 Oct 2019, 09:00


Monday roundup: minister accused of interfering in corruption probe
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
21 Oct 2019, 09:00


Weekend roundup: Undocumented migrant workers fill up stadium
A roundup of the weekend’s top stories.
19 Oct 2019, 09:00


Thursday roundup: U-turn on impeachment of chief prosecutor
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
17 Oct 2019, 09:00


News in brief: Single-parent allowance and tenants rights
A Maldives embassy was opened in Thailand.
16 Oct 2019, 09:00


News in brief: EPA rescues tied-up turtle
The turtle was found on an uninhabited island.
15 Oct 2019, 09:00


Maldives suspends NGO for ‘slandering Islam’
International rights groups urges government to reverse decision.
12 Oct 2019, 09:00


Thursday roundup: Maldives Supreme Court poses ‘major threat to democratic rule’
A roundup of the day’s top stories.
10 Oct 2019, 09:00


News in brief: US$1.5bn deal signed with Islamic finance corporation
Parliament is looking into custodial abuse and complaints about civil service commissioners.
09 Oct 2019, 09:00


News in brief: Fuel bowsers and LED lights
Licences for 30 fuel bowsers were cancelled.
06 Oct 2019, 09:00


Five-year Strategic Action Plan unveiled
Key pledges include housing for 20,000 families and five tertiary hospitals.
03 Oct 2019, 09:00


Parliament approves changes to anti-terror law
Lawmakers baulked at detaining suspects for 48 hours.
30 Sep 2019, 09:00


Maldives ratifies three international conventions
The Maldives acceded to treaties on arms trade and cluster munitions.
29 Sep 2019, 09:00

