Jabir comes back to MDP
MP for Kaashidhoo constituency, Abdulla Jabir has joined Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). He signed up for the MDP at a ceremony where he handed over the form to President Ibrahim… Continued
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Zabeeh sacked in violation of coalition agreement: MRM
Maldives Reform Movement (MRM) has said it will not accept the removal of Ismail Zabeeh from the post of Deputy Minister of Higher Education in violation of the coalition agreement… Continued
Despite changes to the law, the candidates’ number draw date will not change: Elections
The Election Commission (EC) has said that the date of draw to arrange the names of candidates will remain unchanged despite the amendment to the law to extend the deadline… Continued
Nasheed resigns from MDP
Former President Nasheed has resigned from Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), party he founded back in 2003. He was serving as the party's President when he resigned, while his supporters has… Continued
No discussions to retract no-confidence motions: MP Aslam
There are no discussions on the retraction of the no-confidence motion against the Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed and Deputy Speaker Eva Abdullah, MDP Parliamentary Group Leader MP Mohammed Aslam… Continued
Nasheed’s primary target remains ‘taking back control’ of MDP
The democratic values once Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) instilled are no longer being practiced, said President of the party, Mohamed Nasheed. In a press conference held regarding Parliament's current situation,… Continued
Motion to remove Speaker’s seat from JSC sent to Parliament
Attorney General's Office has sent a motion to remove 3 seats from Judicial Service Commission (JSC), including Speaker's seat to the Parliament on Monday. Current JSC has 10 members allocated.… Continued
EC blocks formation of “The Democrats”
Elections Commission has blocked formation of new democratic party, "The Democrats". Former President Nasheed's branch within the MDP has left the party and decided to form a new party called… Continued
Schools cannot be rented for campaigns and rallies: Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has said that schools cannot be rented for campaign activities and rallies. The ministry’s remarks came after Villimalé MP Ahmed Usham expressed concern on Twitter that… Continued
Judicial employees to be allowed to engage in politics
The chapter prohibiting participation in political activities has been removed from the 'Judicial Staff Regulations' and included in the 'Code of Conduct' of the judicial staff to enable them to… Continued
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