Politics

Can’t imagine how dependency on India leads to high level development: Prof. Ugail

June 13, 2021, 13:50

Malé, Maldives - Professor Ugail has said that he is unable to foresee how dependency on India can lead to sustainable development. The Addu born mathematician said that since India… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Speaker Nasheed’s bodyguards questioned by 241 committee

June 13, 2021, 13:27

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament's 241 committee inquiry into the May 6 terror attack targeting former President and current Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed, has questioned Nasheed's bodyguards.… Continued

Current amendment to stop hatred opens opportunities to mock Islam: Malé Council

June 13, 2021, 12:48

Malé, Maldives — Malé city council has stated that the amendment submitted to stop hatred on behalf of the government opens opportunities for people to mock Islam. A press statement… Continued

Ombudsperson’s office opens to public for Transitional Justice cases

June 13, 2021, 11:48

Malé, Maldives — Office of Ombudsperson has announced today that opportunities are now open for the general public to present their cases regarding Transitional Justice. The office is now open for… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: Counterterrorism operation in jail concluded

June 12, 2021, 20:24

Malé, Maldives - Joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and Maldives Police Service in Maafushi jail and Malé Jail in connection to the terror attack… Continued

Malé council member elected as JP candidate changes to PPM

June 12, 2021, 17:07

Malé, Maldives — Malé city councilor, Aminath Yumna who got elected for the council as a candidate of Jumhoori Party changes to the opposition PPM party. Councilor for Hulhumalé and… Continued

K. Guraidhoo Councillor Yameen elected to LGA board as island council representative

June 12, 2021, 16:30

Malé, Maldives - K. Guraidhoo Councillor Hussain Yameen has been elected as the island council representative on the Local Government Authority (LGA) board. The PPM representative Yameen receive 416 votes… Continued

LGA board elections: PPM representative Mayor Muizzu wins Addu majority

June 12, 2021, 14:38

Malé, Maldives — Mayor of capital Malé city, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu took lead in the Addu City ballot box for Local Government Authority (LGA) board as the City Council representative.… Continued

Fuvahmulah City Mayor Ismail elected to LGA board

June 12, 2021, 14:01

Malé, Maldives - Fuvahmulah City Mayor Ismail Rafeeg has been elected to Local Government Authority (LGA) board as the City Council representative in the LGA elections held today. The LGA… Continued

LGA board elections held today

June 12, 2021, 12:05

Malé, Maldives - Local Government Authority (LGA) has commenced their elections to elect members to the board. Tue voting commenced today at 10:00 and closed by 11:00. One ballot box… Continued