Politics

Official residences to be appointed for Speaker and Chief Justice

June 14, 2021, 16:13

Malé, Maldives - Parliamentary Committee on National Security has passed the bill calling for amendments to be brought to the law to arrange Speaker of the Parliament and Chief Justice… Continued

Resolution to award moratorium for business loans accepted to Parliament

June 14, 2021, 16:02

Malé, Maldives - The resolution sponsored by MP of South Fuvahmulah Constituency Mohamed Mumthaz to award moratorium to businesses who are unable to repay their loans due to the ongoing… Continued

Maldives Air Traffic Control will not be assigned to foreigners: Government

June 14, 2021, 13:36

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian Government stated that although 100 percent foreign companies are being given the opportunity to take control of airports in Maldives, the task of Air Traffic… Continued

MDP requests citizens to suggest plans to make Malé a pleasant place

June 14, 2021, 13:31

Malé, Maldives — Ruling party MDP has requested the residents of Malé city to share thoughts and plans in the meeting held on upcoming Thursday for Malé Land Use Plan… Continued

High Court Judge Abdul Rauf elected as President of Maldives Judges Association

June 14, 2021, 12:39

Malé, Maldives — Judge of High Court Abdul Rauf Ibrahim elected as the President of the Judges Association of Maldives. While the association began their work once again after being… Continued

Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year rule ended with new Israeli government

June 14, 2021, 12:33

Israel - Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year rule as Israel’s prime minister has come to an end with parliament approving a new “government of change” led by nationalist Naftali Bennett on… Continued

Handing over Maldives airports to foreign companies is dangerous: Didi

June 14, 2021, 10:01

Malé, Maldives — Former Central Hithadhoo MP, Brigadier-General (Retired) Ibrahim Mohamed Didi has stated that allowing 100% foreign companies to operate Maldivian airports is a danger to the safety of… Continued

Covid-19 : Restrictions in Malé to be eased this week

June 14, 2021, 09:31

Malé, Maldives – The Government has revealed that restrictions placed in the capital city Malé after the recent surge in Covid-19 cases are to be eased this week. At a press… Continued

Decision to oust case lodged by Speaker Nasheed is justified: Ethics Committee

June 13, 2021, 17:03

Malé, Maldives - The Privileges and Ethics Committee of the Maldives has defended it's decision to throw out request by Speaker Nasheed. A statement released by the committee said that… Continued

Judiciary in islands near collapse, magistrates in despair

June 13, 2021, 15:56

Malé, Maldives — The Cheif Magistrate of Lh. Atoll judicial sector, Mohamed Sodiq described the situation of Maldives’ magistrate courts by saying that the magistrate courts are still in sailing… Continued