Politics

Government extends Adeeb’s leave period

July 25, 2023, 12:00

Government has today informed that former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb's leave period abroad has been extended after referring to medical documents. Maldives Correctional Service sent a tweet out confirming the… Continued

PPM leadership decides not to recommend running mate; Yameen to choose

July 25, 2023, 10:09

Opposition PPM/PNC leadership has decided to leave it to former President Abdullah Yameen to appoint a running mate for this year’s presidential election. According to the PPP's constitution, the party's… Continued

Yameen signs candidacy form in prison

July 25, 2023, 09:25

Former President Abdulla Yameen has signed his candidacy form for upcoming Presidential Elections from Maafushi prison and sent to Elections Commission. Yameen, sitting in jail for being convicted of bribery… Continued

No-confidence motion passed against Elections Chairman Fuwad!

July 24, 2023, 21:17

A no-confidence motion has been filed against the Election Commission (EC) Chairman Fuwad Thowfeek as the presidential election approaches. The no-confidence motion was filed on Tuesday last week. With two… Continued

Supreme Court rejects Yameen’s petition to ensure his electoral rights

July 24, 2023, 07:15

The Supreme Court has dismissed the constitutional case filed by PPM/PNC presidential candidate and former president Abdullah Yameen. Yameen's legal team said the petition was filed in the Supreme Court… Continued

Elections Commission opens for presidential election applications

July 22, 2023, 12:31

Election Commission of the Maldives has opened the opportunity to nominate candidates for this year's presidential election. The Election Commission announced that the opportunity to nominate candidates for the presidential… Continued

Shiyam denies being banned from leaving Singapore

July 22, 2023, 09:15

Sun owner and Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) leader Ahmed Shiyam Mohammed has accused the newly formed The Democrats of spreading false news that he was detained and banned from leaving… Continued

Democrats, MNP and JP agree to field a single candidate if PPM agrees

July 19, 2023, 18:49

The MNP, Democrats and JP have agreed to field a single candidate from all the opposition political parties if Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) agrees. The three leaders met at… Continued

Life will have ups and downs, don’t despair: Qasim

July 15, 2023, 08:47

Alleged sexual predator former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has been caught in the trap of jealousy and it is not to be disappointed, JP leader and presidential candidate Qasim Ibrahim… Continued

Nasheed promises to tear down MDP

July 14, 2023, 15:39

After signing up for The Democrats tonight, Speaker of Parliament and former President Mohamed Nasheed has vowed to tear down the current ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). Nasheed left the… Continued