Politics

Minister Fayyaz wins MDP chairperson’s seat with 58 percent votes

May 15, 2022, 09:42

Malé, Maldives - Minister of Economic Affairs Fayyaz Ismail won the MDP chairperson seat with 58 percent votes against MP Imthiyaz Fahmy on Saturday. Minister Fayyaz won 28,514 votes while… Continued

PPM secures Vilimalé WDC seat against newcomer MNP by one vote

May 14, 2022, 19:07

Malé, Maldives - Opposition party PPM secured the Vilimalé Women's Development Committee seat by a one-vote margin on Saturday. Fathimath Nazima of PPM won 359 votes while Aminath Sheeza of… Continued

President Solih dismisses Speaker Nasheed’s prediction of not running for 2023 elections

May 14, 2022, 16:45

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday stated that he has not made a decision about the 2023 presidential elections after Speaker Mohamed Nasheed stated that it is… Continued

All voting stations active for MDP internal elections

May 14, 2022, 15:26

Malé, Maldives - Ruling party MDP has commenced its internal elections today with all elections stations active according to the party officials. The landmark elections come at a time when… Continued

Police investigate vandalism of ex-President Yameen’s private residence

May 12, 2022, 15:40

Malé, Maldives - Police on Thursday began investigations after unknown individuals graffitied the walls of former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom's private residence and the opposition PPM headquarters. Earlier today the… Continued

AG’s comments on “deliberate mistakes” connected to negligence in drug case: CP Hameed

May 11, 2022, 14:37

Malé, Maldives - The Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed on Wednesday stated that Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath's comment that there are police officers who make deliberate mistakes is related to… Continued

Society is responsible for the safety and security of children: President Solih

May 10, 2022, 16:34

Malé, Maldives - In a statement on the occasion of Children's Day, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih called on society to make every effort to protect and preserve the dignity of… Continued

Maldivian students in Malaysia to sit this year’s SSC exams

May 10, 2022, 16:23

Malaysia - The Education Ministry held a ceremony on Tuesday to announce the inauguration of Secondary School Certificate exams in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Education Ministry informs that six Maldivian students… Continued

Prosecution will continue as new evidence is collected: PGO

May 10, 2022, 12:46

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) released a statement on Tuesday stating that the newly amended Prevention of Terrorism Act (No. 32/2015) allows for the prosecution of suspects… Continued

Authorities address property damage caused during Addu Road Development Project

May 9, 2022, 14:31

Addu City, Maldives - State Minister of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Abdulla Sodiq has met with the Addu City Council to discuss ways to manage the property damage caused… Continued