Politics

Parliament approves appointment of Minister Shauna

June 8, 2021, 14:57

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament has approved the appointment of Aminath Shauna as the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology. The motion was passed with 57 parliamentarians voting for… Continued

MayTerrorAttack: MDP proposes creating “May 6” Committee

June 8, 2021, 14:55

Malé, Maldives —A decree has been sent to MDP National Council to create a Committee named “May 6” to monitor the inquiry work on the terror attack that against former… Continued

Assistant Commissioner of Police summoned to 241 Committee inquiry

June 8, 2021, 12:48

Malé, Maldives — Assistant Commissioner of Maldives Police Service, Mohamed Riyaz has been summoned to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (241 Committee) today, for questioning over the security breach… Continued

What benefits will Minister Shahid’s UNGA presidency bring?: Niyaz

June 8, 2021, 12:22

Malé, Maldives —Former Auditor General of Maldives, Niyaz Ibrahim has questioned the benefits Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdullah Shahid's election as the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).… Continued

Statement that MP Hisaan should be “hanged” reported to the Police & Defence

June 8, 2021, 11:52

Malé, Maldives — The statement from MP for Meedhoo Constituency, Ahmed Siyaam Mohamed saying that the MP for Thulhaadhoo Constituency, Hisaan Hussain should be “hanged” has been reported to the… Continued

Will take Gulhifalhu issue to court: Muizzu

June 8, 2021, 11:08

Malé, Maldives — The Mayor of the capital Malé city, Dr Mohamed Muizzu stated that he will go to court for the rights of the Malé citizens if no solution… Continued

Audio of MP Shiyam calling to hang MP Hisan leaked

June 7, 2021, 21:21

An audio recording of the Parliamentary representative of Meedhoo Ahmed Siyam Mohamed calling to hang his colleague, the representative for Thulhaadhoo Constituency Hisaan Hussain was publicised by local news outlet… Continued

Minister Shahid wins Presidency of 76th UN General Assembly by a landslide

June 7, 2021, 21:15

New York, USA - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid has won the Presidency of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly with 143 votes. Minister Shahid… Continued

A consulate is not a trade center: Dr Fairoosh

June 7, 2021, 17:37

Malé, Maldives - Former Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr. Abdullah Fairoosh said that a consulate is not a trade center. The tweet from Dr. Fairoosh giving his opinion on the… Continued

Brig. Gen. Zakariyya Mansoor summoned to 241 Committee inquiry

June 7, 2021, 15:49

Malé, Maldives - Director General of the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) Brigadier General Zakariyya Mansoor has been summoned to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security today, for questioning over… Continued