Politics

Govt to limit entry of major telcos for the next 5 years

June 23, 2021, 11:57

Malé, Maldives —The Government and the two communication companies of Maldives have an understanding, to refrain from giving any new telecommunications companies license to operate in the Maldives for the… Continued

Malé City Council express concern over increasing violent crimes in the capital

June 23, 2021, 11:36

Malé, Maldives - Malé City Council on Wednesday, expressed their concern over not being able to stop the increasing number of violent crimes in the greater Malé area. The statement… Continued

Emergency motion submitted to Parliament regarding 13yr old’s murder

June 23, 2021, 11:30

Malé, Maldives - An emergency motion has been submitted at the Maldives Parliament regarding the dead body of a murdered 13 year old boy's body found in Hulhumalé lagoon. Proposing… Continued

Opposition calls on President, Govt to not evade responsibility over 13 year old’s murder

June 23, 2021, 10:05

Malé, Maldives - The opposition coalition consisting of the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) has criticised the government calling out for them to not evade… Continued

Supreme Court quashes High Court ruling, moves to investigate confiscated phones

June 22, 2021, 15:07

Male', Maldives - The Supreme Court hearing held Monday, overturned the previous High Court ruling and reopened a probe into the confiscated phones belonging to the then-Airport Division Head Abdullah… Continued

Special ambulance service agency to be established

June 22, 2021, 12:09

Malé, Maldives — Health Minister of Maldives, Ahmed Naseem stated on Tuesday that the ministry commenced work to establish a special ambulance service agency in the country. Minister Naseem made the statement… Continued

Ex-Pres Yameen’s lawyers assert he ‘remains inactive’ on social media

June 22, 2021, 10:50

Malé, Maldives - The lawyers representing former President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayyoom stated, on Monday, that he was denied access to social media groups by Maldives Correctional Service. The statement… Continued

Hiya Flats draw postponed for tomorrow

June 21, 2021, 18:32

Malé, Maldives - Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced that the Hiya Flats draw which was scheduled for today, has now been postponed to tomorrow due to a technical issue.… Continued

Parliament passes bill to arrange official residences to Speaker and Chief Justice

June 21, 2021, 16:39

Malé, Maldives – People's Parliament has passed the bill today to arrange official residence for the Speaker of the Parliament Mohamed Nasheed and the Chief Justice Ahmed Muthasim Adnan to strengthen… Continued

PPM representative Nareesh elected as Malé Deputy Mayor

June 21, 2021, 15:39

Malé, Maldives - Councillor of Maafannu Mid Constituency Ahmed Nareesh has been elected as the Deputy Mayor of Malé City Council. PPM candidate Councillor Nareesh won with a difference of… Continued