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President Solih

President opens first SME bank in Maldives
Business & Tourism

President opens first SME bank in Maldives

A portion of lending is allocated for youth entrepreneurs, women, and persons with disabilities.

18 Mar 2019, 09:00

President warns of coup without MDP majority
Politics

President warns of coup without MDP majority

President Solih has been campaigning for MDP candidates ahead of the April 6 polls.

17 Mar 2019, 09:00

President pitches MDP’s ‘Agenda 19’ as plan to deliver pledges
Politics

President pitches MDP’s ‘Agenda 19’ as plan to deliver pledges

Solih assured coalition partners they would not “face any misfortune.”

14 Mar 2019, 09:00

On campaign trail, President Solih appeals for MDP majority
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On campaign trail, President Solih appeals for MDP majority

The second MDP government will “show the difference” with a parliament majority, he said.

10 Mar 2019, 09:00

President announces six months maternity leave
Culture

President announces six months maternity leave

He also pledged to introduce a quota for women on island councils.

07 Mar 2019, 09:00

‘Digital wallet’ finance scheme launched for fishermen
Business & Tourism

‘Digital wallet’ finance scheme launched for fishermen

The scheme enables immediate payment for fish catches.

21 Feb 2019, 09:00

Chief Justice slams MDP’s proposals for judicial reform
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Chief Justice slams MDP’s proposals for judicial reform

Chief Justice Didi conceded the need for judicial reform and decried political influence.

20 Feb 2019, 09:00

First degrees in Maldives made tuition-free
Politics

First degrees in Maldives made tuition-free

President Solih launched a scheme to cover fees at the two government universities and private colleges.

14 Feb 2019, 09:00

Whistleblower portal launched for ‘zero tolerance’ anti-corruption campaign
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Whistleblower portal launched for ‘zero tolerance’ anti-corruption campaign

Complaints and documents can be submitted anonymously through the portal.

12 Feb 2019, 09:00

President downplays rifts in coalition
Politics

President downplays rifts in coalition

President Solih expressed confidence that the JP would remain in the coalition.

27 Jan 2019, 09:00

Domestic airfare reduced as pledged
Business & Tourism

Domestic airfare reduced as pledged

Debates have been raging on whether ticket prices have been significantly reduced.

03 Jan 2019, 09:00

Maldives president defends Indian assistance
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Maldives president defends Indian assistance

President Solih dismissed the opposition’s criticism over debt and sovereignty.

19 Dec 2018, 09:00

President Solih departs on state visit to India
Politics

President Solih departs on state visit to India

A bilateral agreement on visa leniency will be signed during the state visit.

16 Dec 2018, 09:00

Sports festival concludes with match up between politicians
Culture

Sports festival concludes with match up between politicians

President Solih promised more sporting events to promote unity and healthy lifestyles.

20 Nov 2018, 09:00

Celebrations continue with sports festival and public feast
Politics

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

Solih sworn in as seventh president of Maldives
Politics

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

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