Politics

Opposition leader Adhurey denies charges of cursing in public

March 4, 2021, 11:32

Male’, Maldives – Acting leader of the opposition PNC/ PPM coalition, Abdul Raheem Abdulla (Adhurey) has denied using a curse word against the Criminal Court judges. After the Former President of… Continued

‘Dhivehi National Action’ launched

March 4, 2021, 10:42

Malé, Maldives - A political reform movement named as Dhivehi National Action (DNA) has been launched in Maldives. According to the team leading the movement, it is not a political… Continued

Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Canareef Resort expected to reopen this year

March 4, 2021, 09:57

Addu City, Maldives - At a meeting with the Addu Development Committee (ADC), Tourism Minister Abdulla Mausoom today has said that two resorts in Addu that have been closed for… Continued

MP Zareer suggests victims of Ali Waheed’s sexual harassment may have lied!

March 3, 2021, 21:26

Malé, Maldives - MP of Mathiveri constituency Hassan Zareer - who secured the Parliamentary seat on a ruling party, Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) ticket - has suggested during Wednesday's Judiciary… Continued

Alleged sexual predator Ali Waheed flew to Turkey, Immigration in hot water!

March 3, 2021, 18:12

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General of Maldives Hussain Shameem has revealed to the Judiciary Committee of the Parliament, that alleged sexual predator and former Tourism Minister of Maldives Ali… Continued

Zahid resigns from Elections Commission following Parliamentary pressure

March 3, 2021, 16:09

Malé, Maldives - Head of the Elecrion Comission's Compliance Commission Mohamed Zahid resigned on Wednesday, following complaints from the Parliament. Zahid resignation came following the Parliament Speaker and former President… Continued

MDP to propose opposition leader to be a statutory position

March 2, 2021, 22:39

Malé, Maldives – Maldivian Democratic Party’s (MDP) parliamentary group leader, MP Ali Azim has said that it was crucial for the opposition leaders position to be made statutory. MP Azim… Continued

President is doing everything in his power to maintain coalition: MP Azim

March 2, 2021, 21:20

Malé, Maldives – MP for Medhu Henveiru constituency and MDP Parliamentary group leader Ali Azim has said that conflicts arising within parliament hinder is hindering President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s efforts to… Continued

Dr Farah appointed as Maldivian representative to IMO

March 2, 2021, 19:33

Malé, Maldives - Parliament of Maldives has voted to appoint High Commissioner of Maldives to the United Kingdom, Dr Farah Faizal as the permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization… Continued

Adeeb was transferred to home arrest indefinitely: Corrections

March 2, 2021, 17:58

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Correctional Service said that Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb was transferred to home arrest from jail under doctor's advice for an indefinite period. Maldives Correctional Service… Continued