President Solih
Stability and constitutional supremacy: President Solih’s Republic Day address
The president highlighted key achievements of his administration.
11 Nov 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
Maldives forges partnerships for ocean protection
Agreements were signed with Parley for the Oceans and Blue Prosperity Coalition.
28 Sep 2019, 09:00
Terrorism, climate change and return to democracy: President Solih addresses UN General Assembly
Solih became the first Maldivian leader to address the UNGA in seven years.
25 Sep 2019, 09:00
Terrorist groups designated and US$220m lost to corruption: President Solih meets the press
Translated excerpts from the president’s press briefing.
19 Sep 2019, 09:00
President ratifies new Maldives heritage law
Changes to the tax administration law were also ratified.
15 Sep 2019, 09:00
Rift emerges between Maldives president and speaker
Solih publicly rebuked Nasheed for the first time.
10 Sep 2019, 09:00
Maldives calls for greater integration of South Asia to address challenges
President Solih highlighted the lack of effective institutions for cooperation.
04 Sep 2019, 09:00
President pledges coverage for congenital heart defects
The pledge was made at a ceremony held to mark the 10th anniversary of NGO Tiny Hearts.
27 Aug 2019, 09:00
Five percent of income pledged to local councils
President Solih also pledged to reserve a third of council seats for women.
24 Aug 2019, 09:00
Corruption hinders progress of health sector, says president
Solih acknowledged poor health services on all inhabited islands.
31 Jul 2019, 09:00
Policy solutions pledged through Maldives tourism masterplan
In a fiery speech, Speaker Nasheed underscored the plight of resort workers.
30 Jul 2019, 09:00
President Solih backs Afeef for speaker
Former president Nasheed favours MP Aslam.
23 May 2019, 09:00
‘Don’t let go’: President marches with family of murdered blogger
President Solih marched with the parents of Yameen Rasheed and Ahmed Rilwan.
24 Apr 2019, 09:00
Picnic island designated for Malé
The picnic island will be developed on the reclaimed Emboodhoo lagoon.
03 Apr 2019, 09:00
President dials up appeal for MDP majority
Solih assailed the “corruption and tyranny” of his predecessor.
02 Apr 2019, 09:00
President regrets early release of child sex offender
Solih expressed regret for the decision to commute Ibrahim Rasheed’s sentence.
27 Mar 2019, 09:00
Islands.mv web portal launched
The portal has tourist information for all local islands.
26 Mar 2019, 09:00
President opens first centre for mental health in Maldives
A national institute for mental health was a campaign pledge.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
President defends forming inquiry commissions
The public lacks confidence in police and the anti-corruption watchdog, he said.
24 Mar 2019, 09:00
