Politics

Maldives Police debunk MP Saleem’s participation in same-sex video

August 8, 2022, 13:06

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has confirmed that MP of Hoarafushi constituency, Ahmed Saleem was not a participant in the same-sex videos leaked on social media recently. In a… Continued

Addu City Council to receive MVR 75 million as Govt. block grant in 2023

August 2, 2022, 15:00

Malé, Maldives - Addu City Council will receive MVR 75 million as the government provided block grant for the year 2023. This was revealed in the budget circular published by… Continued

MPs start signing to impeach Nasheed and Eva

August 2, 2022, 12:56

Malé, Maldives - Several Members of the Parliament have begun efforts to remove Speaker Mohamed Nasheed and Deputy Speaker Eva Abdulla from office. It has been reported on local media… Continued

#ImpeachNasheed campaign renews target to 1500 signatures

August 1, 2022, 13:50

Malé, Maldives - An active and ongoing campaign on the worldwide petition website change.org to impeach the Maldivian Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed and Deputy Speaker Eva Abdulla has renewed… Continued

Journalists will be consulted in drafting the Media Bill: President Solih

July 31, 2022, 18:46

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday stated that the government will work closely with the media and will consult journalists in the media bill, which is currently… Continued

Hundreds sign petition to depose Speaker Nasheed for defending immorality

July 31, 2022, 17:51

Malé, Maldives - Over 500 people signed a petition on Sunday to depose Mohamed Nasheed and Eva Abdulla from their positions as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Maldives Parliament… Continued

Political parties against electronic voting despite financial advantages: EC

July 30, 2022, 19:02

Malé, Maldives - The President of the Elections Commission (EC) Fuad Thaufeeq on Saturday stated that both opposition and ruling political parties were against introducing electronic voting systems despite efforts… Continued

President Solih denies adultery allegations levelled by Speaker Nasheed

July 30, 2022, 11:47

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Friday denied the allegations of adultery levelled at him by Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed. Spokesperson of the President's Office Mabrook Azeez stated… Continued

President Solih to visit India at the invitation of PM Modi

July 28, 2022, 22:42

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will be departing for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is to take place… Continued

President Solih’s administration is pandering to hardline extremists: Nasheed

July 28, 2022, 22:28

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Speaker of the Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed stated on Thursday that his brother Ahmed Nazim's arrest earlier tonight was politically motivated to appease hardline… Continued