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President cannot remove people from government positions: Nasheed

March 24, 2023, 07:07

Malé, Maldives - MDP President and Speaker of parliament, Mohammed Nasheed has said that there is no need for those in government positions to resign and that President Ibrahim Mohamed… Continued

Nasheed‘s faction to make a manifesto with JP

March 23, 2023, 08:25

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian Democratic Party’s faction of the Speaker of Parliament, Mohammed Nasheed, has decided to make a manifesto on how to work together with the Jumhoory Party… Continued

Presidential election will not be fair: MP Shiyam

March 22, 2023, 14:19

Malé, Maldives - Naifaru MP Ahmed Shiyam has said that there is evidence that the presidential election will not be fair. Speaking in the Parliament today, Shiyam responded to the… Continued

I am criticized for being a woman: Mariya

March 22, 2023, 12:50

Malé, Maldives - Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi has described the criticisms leveled against her for the motorcade of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih being obstructed during an opposition coalition protest… Continued

Fayyaz confident of single-round win in presidential election, even without Nasheed’s endorsement

March 22, 2023, 09:28

Malé, Maldives - Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Fayyaz Ismail, has expressed his confidence in MDP's presidential candidate, President Ibrahim Mohammed Solih. Speaking to reporters after a meeting… Continued

Commanding officer of presidential security suspended

March 22, 2023, 07:01

Malé, Maldives - Presidential security’s Commanding Officer, Colonel Abdullah Ibrahim has been suspended from his job after the President's motorcade got stuck in the middle of an opposition protest last… Continued

Fitr Zakat will be accepted next Thursday onward

March 21, 2023, 11:51

Maldives - The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced that this year's Fitr Zakat will be accepted from Thursday. The amount for Zakat that has to be paid per individual… Continued

241 committee investigates obstruction of presidential motorcade

March 21, 2023, 11:29

Malé, Maldives - Parliament's Security Services Committee (241 Committee) has decided to investigate the obstruction of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's motorcade. The 241 committee chairperson, Hithadhoo North MP Mohammed Aslam,… Continued

President Solih urges stronger efforts to increase women’s inclusion in leadership roles

March 21, 2023, 10:23

Hulhumalé, Maldives - On Monday, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih called for stronger efforts to create an inclusive environment where women have equal opportunities in policymaking and leadership roles in both… Continued

PPM protest: Of 22 arrested, only MP Shiyam released

March 21, 2023, 08:13

Malé, Maldives - Of the 22 individuals who were arrested during a protest organized by the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), all except for PPM Vice President and Naifaru… Continued