Politics

MATATO calls for Finance Minister’s resignation

November 25, 2022, 08:24

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has called on Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer to resign. MATATO called for this in a statement issued following… Continued

Law to be amended to ease foreign investments: Minister Fayyaz

November 25, 2022, 07:32

Malé, Maldives - Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail today said that the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Act is being amended to provide a more favorable environment and ensure security for investors… Continued

TGST hike will bring positive changes in reserves: Gov’t

November 24, 2022, 20:59

Malé, Maldives - President's Office Spokesperson Miuvan Mohammed has said that the increase in TGST will bring positive changes to the government's foreign exchange reserves. Replying to a question from… Continued

Private beach to be allocated for Hulhumalé guesthouses

November 24, 2022, 09:55

Malé, Maldives - Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced that they will designate a private beach for guesthouses in Hulhumalé. HDC said in a statement that it has decided to… Continued

President Solih meets with EU Ambassadors 

November 23, 2022, 16:00

Malé, Maldives - A delegation of the European Union (EU) Ambassadors on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. The delegation is in the Maldives to attend… Continued

Solih’s government has failed: Siyam

November 23, 2022, 10:47

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's Government has failed, MDA leader and MP for Meedhoo constituency Ahmed Siyam said. Siyam criticized the Government on a tweet, saying the people… Continued

MPs taking fat salaries not attending is concerning: Speaker

November 23, 2022, 10:23

Malé, Maldives - Speaker of the Parliament, former President Mohamed Nasheed has criticized members of the parliament for their tardy attendance. President Nasheed's concerns rose as there were only 22… Continued

Parliament passes Tax Hike bill

November 16, 2022, 11:47

Malé, Maldives - Parliament votes to go ahead with government’s proposal to increase GST and TGST. The government had proposed to increase GST and TGST from January next year. Amendment… Continued

Tax Hike vote delayed, Pro-Gov’t MP’s criticize Speaker

November 15, 2022, 14:32

Malé, Maldives - Parliament session has been concluded without taking the vote on government’s proposal to increase GST and TGST for the second consecutive day. The government has proposed to… Continued

MDP calls to investigate threats against MP Rozaina

November 15, 2022, 09:17

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called on the relevant authorities to investigate the threats made against MDP Women's Wing President and Addu Meedhoo Member of Parliament Rosina… Continued