Politics

Mayor Nizar and Deputy sign petition to release Aimindhatha arrested for child sexual abuse in Addu City

April 13, 2022, 21:47

Addu City, Maldives - Over 3,000 people have signed a petition and submitted to four authorities calling for the release of 59 year old janitor arrested for the sexual abuse… Continued

Musicians’ Union of Maldives share concerns with the President

April 13, 2022, 16:34

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Tuesday evening met with the members of the Musicians’ Union of Maldives and discussed with them ways to develop the industry further.… Continued

JUST IN: Government authorizes purchase of all tuna caught by boats in queue

April 13, 2022, 01:51

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Maldives on Wednesday authorized the purchase of all tuna caught by fishing vessels queued at Koodoo. Total catch of all fishing boats in Koodoo… Continued

Parliament accidentally questions cabinet minister

April 11, 2022, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament of Maldives on Monday summoned and questioned Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture Dr Hussain Rasheed Hassan by mistake. The Minister who was supposed… Continued

Parliament passes the Electronic Transactions Bill

April 11, 2022, 14:58

Malé, Maldives - In a significant move, the Parliament of Maldives today passed the Electronic Transactions Bill with 44 votes. The bill sponsored by MP Abdulla Waheed of Dhidhdhoo constituency… Continued

Ex-President Yameen’s trial to continue with civil standard of proof

April 11, 2022, 14:45

Malé, Maldives - Presiding Judge Ahmed Shakeel decided on Monday that the trial against former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom will continue based on civil standard of proof. The former President… Continued

Himmafushi requests a picnic island

April 10, 2022, 16:13

Malé, Maldives - Himmafushi Island Council requested a picnic island during a meeting with the President on Sunday. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday met with members of the Island… Continued

New Bangladesh High Commissioner presents credentials to the President

April 6, 2022, 17:48

Malé, Maldives - The new High-Commissioner of Bangladesh to the Republic of the Maldives, H.E. Rear Admiral S.M. Abul Kalam Azad on Wednesday morning presented his credentials to H.E. President… Continued

Authorities questioned in secret sessions regarding Addu child sexual abuse case

April 6, 2022, 17:43

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament Human Rights and Gender Committee on Wednesday held secret sessions regarding the Addu child sexual abuse case. The committee was scheduled to question the Maldives… Continued

SriLankan increases weekly flights to Addu City

April 6, 2022, 17:16

Addu City, Maldives - SriLankan Airline on Wednesday announced that the airline will be increasing scheduled flights to Addu City to three times weekly starting May 2022. Flights are scheduled… Continued