News in brief: committee approves taxation commissioner

Jameel, a former director at the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority, was nominated by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih along with assistant commissioner of customs Ibrahim Nashid. The president also forwarded eight names to be considered for the deputy commissioner general of taxation.

After vetting and interviewing both nominees, the oversight committee recommended parliament approve Fathuhula to the vacant post. The nominee is expected to be put to a vote at the parliament floor next week.