Politics

There will be people trying to suppress concerns over terror attack on Nasheed: MP Latheef

June 18, 2021, 15:36

Malé, Maldives - MP of West Henveyru Constituency and Chairperson of MDP, Hassan Latheef has said that there will be people trying to divert their attention and suppress conversations regarding… Continued

Shifaz raises concerns over Councils statement against amendment to criminalize hate crimes

June 18, 2021, 11:51

Malé, Maldives – Vice President of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and Minister of President’s Office, Mohamed Shifaz has expressed concerns over the statements being released by local councils… Continued

101 scholars against controversial bill on amendments to criminalize hate crimes

June 18, 2021, 10:54

Malé, Maldives - 101 scholars of Maldives have raised their voice against the controversial parliamentary bill on amendments to the Penal Code of Maldives to criminalize hate crimes, appealing to… Continued

Government proposes 19 bills for Parliament 2nd term

June 17, 2021, 16:51

Malé, Maldives - Attorney General's (AG) Office informs that 19 bills are submitted to the 2nd term of the Parliament by the incumbent government. The bills and amendments include, “Judges… Continued

MVR 170 million allocated for Gedhoruveriya Housing Loan Scheme

June 17, 2021, 15:50

Malé, Maldives - National Planning, Housing & Infrastructure Mohamed Aslam says that MVR 170 million has been allocated for the Gedhoruveriya Housing Loan Scheme, to encourage people to build their… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Central Bank MMA officials summoned to 241 Committee inquiry

June 17, 2021, 15:03

Malé, Maldives - Officials from Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) were summoned to the 241 Committee Parliamentary inquiry on the terror attack against Former President and Current Speaker of the Parliament… Continued

Ibrahim Hood appointed as Head of Foreign Relations at President’s Office

June 17, 2021, 14:58

Malé, Maldives - Chief Communications Strategist, Ibrahim Hood has been appointed as the new head of Foreign Relations Office. Prior to the appointment of Hood, Ibrahim Noordeen filled the position.… Continued

Bill with amendments to criminalize hate crimes opens for public opinion

June 17, 2021, 12:39

Malé, Maldives - The Judiciary Committee of the Parliament has decided to open the Bill with amendments to criminalize hate crimes for public opinion. Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee and… Continued

No flight arrangements made between Maldives and Israel

June 17, 2021, 11:54

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation stating that there are no flight arrangements made between Maldives and Israel. The statement released by Transport Ministry says… Continued

Sabra appointed as Special Envoy for Climate Change

June 16, 2021, 20:01

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has appointed Sabra Ibrahim Noordeen as the Special Envoy for Climate Change of Maldives. Until today, she served as the Secretary, Foreign Relations… Continued