Politics

All government staffs are ready for local council election campaign: President Solih

February 15, 2021, 13:22

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that all government staffs are ready for the upcoming local council elections campaign. President Solih made the statement while speaking at… Continued

Clerical mistakes in asset declarations: Once a mistake, twice a pattern, thrice a habit!

February 15, 2021, 12:25

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's administration came on to power in 2018 with pledges of transparency, eliminating corruption and encouraging reporting. Two years into the presidential term, the… Continued

Government withholding documents that prove Yameen’s innocence : Lawyers

February 14, 2021, 20:20

Malé, Maldives –  Former President Abdullah Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's legal defence team have said today that the Government withholding documents that prove Yameen's innocence in the R. Fuhgiri bribery and money… Continued

PG to appeal release of Ali Waheed’s passport

February 13, 2021, 20:55

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General of Maldives Hussain Shameem has stated that the PG office is currently working on appealing the Criminal Court's ruling to release Ali Waheed's passport. This… Continued

Female oficers appointed to MNDF Advisory Board for first time

February 13, 2021, 18:30

Malé, Maldives – For the first time in the history of the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF), two high raking female officers have been appointed to the Advisory Board of MNDF.… Continued

Transparency Maldives calls for explanation of Presidential Secretary’s revised asset declaration

February 13, 2021, 16:21

Malé, Maldives - Transparency Maldives (TM), which is the national chapter of the leading global movement against corruption, Transparency International, has called on to the government of Maldives to provide… Continued

Gender Ministers disappointment over Ali Waheed’s departure

February 12, 2021, 22:16

Malé, Maldives – Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services,Aishath Mohamed Didi expresses her disappointment of the departure of former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed, who was sacked over sexual harassment of female employees. Gender… Continued

Opposition must answer for attacks on police: EC Shareef

February 12, 2021, 22:01

Malé, Maldives - President of Elections Commission of the Maldives, Ahmed Shareef (EC Shareef) has said that leaders of the opposition who organized the protest held in Malé City today… Continued

Protesters and police injured in clashes during protest in Malé City

February 12, 2021, 20:55

Malé, Maldives - Protesters and police officers have suffered several injuries during the clashes which occurred this evening during oppositions “Where’s my flat?” protest. Opposition coalition consisting of Progressive Party… Continued

Opposition commences “Where’s my flat?” protests

February 12, 2021, 18:43

Malé, Maldives – Opposition coalition consisting of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) have taken to the streets of Male’ to protest the recently published list… Continued