Politics

Nasheed to Solih: Election cannot be won by cheating

January 3, 2023, 07:54

Malé, Maldives - Former President and MDP President Mohammed Nasheed has launched a verbal attack on President Ibrahim Mohammed Solih stating that President Solih will not win the election even… Continued

Yameen is being held hostage in jail: Opposition

January 2, 2023, 11:18

Malé, Maldives - The opposition PPM-PNC coalition has said that Former President Abdullah Yameen is being held hostage in jail. Yameen was sentenced to 11 years in prison on December… Continued

Higher taxes will make 2023 more challenging: Speaker Nasheed

January 1, 2023, 14:35

Former President Mohammed Nasheed has said that as the people welcomed the new year, the high tax was a challenge in Maldives. In a tweet to send his New Year… Continued

New year kicks-off with higher tax rates in Maldives

January 1, 2023, 08:49

Maldives - From today onward, taxes on services and goods will be increased and new tax rates will come into effect. The 6th Amendment to the Maldives Goods and Services… Continued

Over 57,000 eligible voters in MDP presidential primaries

December 29, 2022, 13:23

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has announced that more than 57,000 members are eligible to vote in the presidential primary election between President Ibrahim Mohammed Solih and Parliament… Continued

MDP will get 20 percent if President Solih contests: Nasheed

December 29, 2022, 05:11

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) will get 20 percent of the vote if President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih becomes its candidate in next year's presidential election, former President Mohammed… Continued

Economy has recovered to pre-pandemic levels: President Solih

December 28, 2022, 22:05

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated on Wednesday that the country's economy has successfully recovered to pre-pandemic levels this year. The President made the statement while briefing the… Continued

No pressure from India to select Shahid as running mate: President Solih

December 28, 2022, 20:52

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has said that there is no pressure from India to make Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid his running mate in the 2023 presidential elections.… Continued

Nasheed wants prime ministership, not presidency: President Solih

December 28, 2022, 20:15

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohammed Solih has said that Former President and MDP President Mohammed Nasheed wants the prime ministership, not the presidency. In the press conference held at… Continued

No false testimony in Yameen’s trial: Opposition

December 28, 2022, 13:22

Malé, Maldives - The opposition PPM / PNC coalition has said that no false testimony was given in the trial of Opposition Leader, President Abdullah Yameen. In the bribery and… Continued