Politics

President announces plans to introduce unemployment insurance benefits

March 4, 2023, 08:51

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih announced on Friday his plans to introduce an unemployment insurance benefits scheme under the administration's efforts to promote and protect workers' rights. He… Continued

Met with MP Falah as per rules, no influence: PG Shameem

February 27, 2023, 08:23

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General (PG) Hussain Shameem has said that he had met Maafannu West MP Mohammed Falaah and that the meeting was within the legal frameworks. Some newspapers… Continued

No deal with government in Hilton case: MDA

February 25, 2023, 21:01

Malé, Maldives - Sun Travels Chairman Ahmed Siam's party MDA has said there is no deal between the government and Sun Travels over the civil court's order to pay Hilton… Continued

MDP Presidential ticket handed over to President Solih

February 18, 2023, 07:13

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has handed over its presidential ticket to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. President Solih was presented with the presidential ticket at a rally held… Continued

Islamic Minister bites his tongue when questioned about prostitution!

February 13, 2023, 12:33

Malé, Maldives - Islamic Minister Dr Ahmed Zahir has remained silent when asked about the issue of prostitution in Maldives. The opposition PPM MP Ahmed Shiyam asked three questions during… Continued

Samad’s whereabouts unknown after being taken into custody by Indian Immigration: PPM

February 13, 2023, 06:20

Malé, Maldives - The opposition PPM/PNC coalition has called on the government to trace the whereabouts of PPM Hulhumalé Constituency President Abdul Samad (Samadbe) who went missing after being taken… Continued

Minister Aslam starts work in Addu City

February 12, 2023, 19:31

Addu City, Maldives - National Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mohammed Aslam has officially started working in Addu City. Minister Aslam arrived in Addu City yesterday following public criticism over the road… Continued

Minister Aslam to be based in Addu City to solve road development issues

February 8, 2023, 13:13

Malé, Maldives - National Planning and Infrastructure Minister Mohammed Aslam has decided to move to Addu City for a while to oversee the ongoing projects. Replying to a question by… Continued

Will double revenue to MVR 45 billion by 2028: President Solih

February 7, 2023, 09:03

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that government revenue is expected to double to MVR 45 billion in 2028. Delivering his Presidential Address yesterday, President Solih shed… Continued

Channel 13 journalist injured in protest to be taken to Sri Lanka for treatment

February 6, 2023, 19:50

Malé, Maldives - The family of Channel 13 journalist Hussain Shaheed, who was injured while covering the opposition protest against President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's presidential statement in Parliament today, has… Continued