Politics

Number of Indian military personnel cannot be revealed over fears of diplomatic issues: Defence Ministry

October 13, 2020, 16:30

Male', Maldives - Ministry of Defence has stated that they cannot reveal any information regarding the Indian military personnel who are in Maldives. Ministry official had said this during the… Continued

Foreign Minister meets with envoys of ASEAN countries

October 12, 2020, 21:00

Male', Maldives - The Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid has met with the High Commissioners and Ambassadors of the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) accredited… Continued

56 days and the investigation still continues – Paid ‘vacation’ for Minister Ameen?

October 12, 2020, 16:00

Male', Maldives - The government of Maldives has revealed that despite Minister Abdullah Ameen having have recused himself from the responsibilities as Health Minister, he will be receiving his full… Continued

Maldives amidst of Sino-India vying for influence in the region. Time to choose a side?

October 12, 2020, 10:14

Maldives sits squashed in a pivotal point when rivalry between China and India increases for greater influence in the Indian Ocean region. The Island nation maintained stable diplomatic relations with… Continued

JSC accused of influencing Yaameen’s investigation

October 12, 2020, 08:30

Male', Maldives - The opposition has accused Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of influencing the proceedings of Former President and leader of the opposition Former President Abdulla Yaameen Abdul Gayyoom. The Progressive… Continued

Not enough being done about Flying School issues: MP Ahmed Rasheed

October 11, 2020, 20:00

Addu City, Maldives - Member of Hithadhoo central constituency Ahmed Rasheed (CheckMark Ahmed) has said that not enough work was being done by Ministry of Higher Education to bring a… Continued

Fisheries Minister to be questioned by Parliament

October 11, 2020, 19:00

Male', Maldives - Minister of Fisheries Marine Resources and Agriculture, Zaha Waheed has been summoned for questioning by the parliament over the presidential pledges not being fulfilled to fishermen. Member… Continued

Nasheed meets with MNDF top officials

October 11, 2020, 17:00

Male', Maldives - Speaker of Parliament and former president, Mohamed Nasheed has held a meeting with Minister of Defence, Uza. Mariya Didi and MNDP top officials today. The meeting was… Continued

Economic Minister Fayyaz is also against the China-Maldives FTA

October 11, 2020, 13:30

Male', Maldives - Economic Minister of Maldives, Fayyaz Ismail has told that even he does not support the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which was signed during Former Presidet Yameen's… Continued

Government officials pay cut case scheduled at Supreme Court

October 11, 2020, 09:05

Male', Maldives - Salary reduction case of senior level staffs of the state including the president, vice president, parliament members, members of independent agencies and court judges of Maldives by… Continued