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Speaker Nasheed appoints British QC to collaborate on investigations over the May terror attack

August 18, 2021, 21:46

Male', Maldives - Speaker of the Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed today appointed a British legal expert to represent his interests, examine and work alongside the criminal investigation launched over the attempt… Continued

People’s Majlis to assess dangers posed to Maldives over state of Afghanistan

August 18, 2021, 15:12

Male', Maldives - Deputy Speaker of Parliament Eva Abdullah last Monday, requested that the People's Majlis prepare adequate risk assessments based on the present state of Afghanistan, and possible dangers… Continued

‘Gedhoruveriya’ flats to wrap up in 2023: HDC

August 18, 2021, 12:26

Male', Maldives - Housing Development Cooperation (HDC) stated on Tueday, that the construction for the 'Gedhoruveriya' flats project in Hulhumale' has commenced, and is expected to reach a conclusion in… Continued

Will not allow the destruction of MDP to pass: President Solih

August 18, 2021, 10:36

Male', Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Tuesday night, made an impassioned declaration that he would not stand by and let the Maldives Democratic Party (MDP), present-day ruling political… Continued

President Solih departs on official visit to Kolhumadulu

August 17, 2021, 19:24

Malé, Maldives - President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has departed to Kolhumadulu (Thaa) Atoll today on an official trip. During this trip, President Solih will participate in events, visit… Continued

Government establishes anti-terrorism intelligence sharing network

August 17, 2021, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives has established an intelligence sharing network according to the Anti Terrorism Act (Law no. 17/2019) effective today. Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla… Continued

Criminal Court to sentence on Yameen’s murder case before Dec 18

August 17, 2021, 13:29

Malé, Maldives – Criminal Court has scheduled a table for the hearings and to present a verdict on blogger Yameen Rasheed's murder case before December 18, 2021. Yameen Rasheed was murdered… Continued

Parliament in stasis until Government submits bills: Deputy Speaker Eva

August 17, 2021, 12:57

Male', Maldives - Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Eva Abdullah stated that the parliament has no work to do until the government sends in bills. While the list of the… Continued

Parliament committee probes into ACC and Asset Recovery Commission Presidents

August 17, 2021, 12:36

Male', Maldives - The case of Anti Corruption Commission's President, Mariyam Shiuna and Asset Recovery Commission's President, Ahmed Assad has been sent to the Parliament's Independent Commissions committee for further… Continued

Maafushi Prison commences services at new medical centre

August 17, 2021, 10:51

Kaafu Atoll, Maldives - Maafushi Prison began providing services at the new medical centre within the Maafushi Prison premises effective Monday. Speaking during the launching ceremony, Vice President Faisal Naseem… Continued