Politics

I’m contesting because Abdulla Shahid didn’t: Nasheed

January 11, 2023, 12:27

Dhuvaafaru, Maldives - Former President and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Nasheed has said that he is contesting in the presidential primary because Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid did not contest. As part… Continued

President Solih to visit Addu City tomorrow

January 11, 2023, 10:28

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih is scheduled to visit Addu City tomorrow. President Solih will attend the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Feydhoo School in Addu City tomorrow. The… Continued

President Solih opposes Nasheed’s taxi policy

January 10, 2023, 09:33

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has responded to the policy of taking over private taxis from the government and giving drivers other jobs proposed by Speaker Mohamed Nasheed.… Continued

Nareesh summoned to police over perjury investigation

January 10, 2023, 05:34

Malé, Maldives - Deputy Mayor of Malé City, Ahmed Nareesh has been summoned to police for allegedly giving false testimony in the defense of former President Abdullah Yameen in a… Continued

Police in hot water after video of an elderly woman’s arrest goes viral

January 9, 2023, 14:08

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has been criticised for the arrest of an elderly woman during a protest by the opposition in Malé City yesterday. Videos circulating on social… Continued

My running mate will be from Addu City: Nasheed

January 8, 2023, 16:50

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammed Nasheed has said that he will appoint a person from Addu City as his running mate in the presidential election after… Continued

Will win presidential election in a single round: President Solih

January 8, 2023, 08:52

Velidhoo, N. Atoll - President of the Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, has said that he will win this year's presidential election in a single round. Speaking at his presidential primary… Continued

Maldives condemns Israeli minister’s entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque

January 7, 2023, 12:42

Malé, Maldives - Government of Maldives has condemned the entry of Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's national security minister and leader of the Otzma Yehudit party, to the the Al-Aqsa compound. Currently,… Continued

MDP has fulfilled all its pledges: Reeko Moosa

January 7, 2023, 07:09

Meedhoo, R. Atoll - Former MDP Chairperson Moosa Manik has said that Maldivian Democratic Party has fulfilled all its promises to the people. Speaking at President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s campaign… Continued

Opposition calls for investigation into death threat to Shujau

January 7, 2023, 06:52

Malé, Maldives - The opposition PNC has called for an investigation into the death threat made to their Vice President and Malé City Council Member Ibrahim Shujau on social media.… Continued