Politics

ACC completes all elements against Sports Minister Mahloof, sends case to PGO

June 28, 2021, 14:35

Malé, Maldives — All the elements requested by the Prosecutor General Office (PGO) to prosecute Youth Minister Ahmed Mahloof under the MMPRC major corruption scandal has been completed by Anti Corruption Commission… Continued

Will get justice for murdered 13yr old: PG Shameem

June 28, 2021, 13:35

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem, today, said that the case of the kidnapped, murdered and discarded 13 year old is progressing at a fast pace and the state… Continued

Maldives International Arbitration Centre commences operations

June 28, 2021, 12:41

Malé, Maldives - Maldives International Arbitration Centre (MIAC) decided to formally commence their arbitration services after coming to a final decision on the arbitration fees and hiring arbitrators. Chairman of… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Speaker Nasheed’s bodyguard Ilham to undergo surgery tomorrow

June 28, 2021, 12:08

Malé, Maldives - Local news "Adhadhu" reports that Nasheed's bodyguard Ilham Adam who was injured during the May 6 attack is to undergo surgery tomorrow. Staff Sergeant SPG Ilham says… Continued

President Solih starts meeting with newly-elected councillors

June 27, 2021, 20:54

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has started a series of discussions with newly-elected councillors after the reforms brought about by the Decentralization Act. The President's online council meeting… Continued

Maldives’ main problem is electing unqualified MPs: Former AG Niyaz

June 27, 2021, 16:06

Malé, Maldives - The former Attorney General of Maldives Niyaz Ibrahim, last night, said that the biggest problem faced by Maldives is electing unqualified members to the parliament. Speaking to… Continued

65% of cases sent to Prosecutor General’s Office are of drug abuse

June 27, 2021, 16:01

Male', Maldives -Prosecutor General of Maldives, Hussain Shameem informs that 65% of the cases that are sent to Prosecute General's Office (PGO) are related to drug abuse. Statement from PG… Continued

Police dispose of 2000 alcoholic beverages

June 27, 2021, 13:13

Male’, Maldives – Maldives Police Service disposes of a large amount of alcoholic beverages that were confiscated as evidence from a total of 71 cases that were reported so far… Continued

Best to resume congregational prayers now: Dr Shaheem

June 27, 2021, 12:43

Malé, Maldives - Former Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has urged the authorities to resume congregational prayers in the greater Malé region today. Dr Shaheem said this in… Continued

Restaurant owners plan protest against Covid-19 restrictions

June 27, 2021, 10:42

Malé, Maldives - Restaurant Association of Maldives have announced a protest again in the capital city Malé for tomorrow. The restaurant owners are planning the protest for tomorrow against Covid-19… Continued