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PPM leadership decides not to recommend running mate; Yameen to choose

July 25, 2023, 10:09

Opposition PPM/PNC leadership has decided to leave it to former President Abdullah Yameen to appoint a running mate for this year’s presidential election. According to the PPP's constitution, the party's… Continued

Yameen signs candidacy form in prison

July 25, 2023, 09:25

Former President Abdulla Yameen has signed his candidacy form for upcoming Presidential Elections from Maafushi prison and sent to Elections Commission. Yameen, sitting in jail for being convicted of bribery… Continued

No-confidence motion passed against Elections Chairman Fuwad!

July 24, 2023, 21:17

A no-confidence motion has been filed against the Election Commission (EC) Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek as the presidential election approaches. The no-confidence motion was filed on Tuesday last week. With two… Continued

Supreme Court rejects Yameen’s petition to ensure his electoral rights

July 24, 2023, 07:15

The Supreme Court has dismissed the constitutional case filed by PPM/PNC presidential candidate and former president Abdullah Yameen. Yameen's legal team said the petition was filed in the Supreme Court… Continued

Elections Commission opens for presidential election applications

July 22, 2023, 12:31

Election Commission of the Maldives has opened the opportunity to nominate candidates for this year's presidential election. The Election Commission announced that the opportunity to nominate candidates for the presidential… Continued

Shiyam denies being banned from leaving Singapore

July 22, 2023, 09:15

Sun owner and Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) leader Ahmed Shiyam Mohammed has accused the newly formed The Democrats of spreading false news that he was detained and banned from leaving… Continued

Democrats, MNP and JP agree to field a single candidate if PPM agrees

July 19, 2023, 18:49

The MNP, Democrats and JP have agreed to field a single candidate from all the opposition political parties if Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) agrees. The three leaders met at… Continued

President Solih calls for building a prosperous nation

July 19, 2023, 10:56

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih delivered a heartfelt plea to the public on Tuesday, urging them to draw valuable lessons from Hijra and contemplate the journey's significance and teachings as a… Continued

Supreme Court rejects govt’s petition to quash High Court ruling to disclose US trip expenses

July 17, 2023, 20:17

The Supreme Court has rejected a motion by the President’s Office to keep the information confidential after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICOM) ordered it to disclose receipts for the expenses… Continued

Judges are working with integrity: Chief Justice

July 17, 2023, 07:26

Ahmed Muthasim Adnan, Chief Justice of the Maldives, has said that all the judges of Maldives are working with great sincerity. Speaking at the launch of the Judiciary's "CourtahFaritha" campaign,… Continued