Politics

New Deputy Minister appointed for Fisheries Ministry

March 8, 2022, 10:00

Malé, Maldives - A new Deputy Minister has been appointed to the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture. On Monday, the President's Office announced the appointment of Ahmed Faathih… Continued

Parliament grants unanimous approval for the Maldives Hydrographic Service

March 7, 2022, 15:08

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament today passed to establish the Maldives Hydrographic Service under the mandate of the Ministry of Defence as per the proposal of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.… Continued

Parliament Committee on Independent Institutions starts vetting ACC nominees

March 7, 2022, 14:58

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament Committee on Independent Institutions on Monday started the vetting process of the candidates for Anti Corruption Commission membership nominated by the President. President Ibrahim Mohamed… Continued

Govt. appeals ICO order to disclose UTF agreement in High Court

March 4, 2022, 17:07

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives has appealed an order by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to disclose the Uthuru Thilafalhu (UTF) agreement in High Court. The contents of… Continued

Red notice issued for Ali Waheed’s arrest

March 3, 2022, 13:00

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service has revealed that a red notice alert has been issued for Ali Waheed, after the Criminal Court ordered for his arrest. Police Media Official… Continued

High Court to live broadcast Indian army personnel case

March 3, 2022, 11:32

Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives has decided to live broadcast the appeal proceedings of a case submitted to the court concerning the number of Indian army personnel… Continued

Indian Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar calls on Defence Minister Mariya Didi

February 13, 2022, 18:39

Malé, Maldives - Defence Secretary of India, Dr Ajay Kumar paid a courtesy call on Minister of Defence Uza. Mariya Didi. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Defence… Continued

Civil Court issues bench arrest warrant for DRP leader MP Jabir

February 13, 2022, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Court of Maldives has released a bench warrant for the arrest of DRP leader MP Abdulla Jabir on 1 February 2022. The court released a… Continued

MDP factions resurface as Minister Fayyaz and MP Imthiyaz run for party Chairperson

February 13, 2022, 14:59

Malé, Maldives - In the past 24 hours, Minister of Economic Development Fayyaz Ismail and MP for Maafannu North constituency Imthiyaz Fahmy have announced their candidacy for the Chairperson of… Continued

Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar tests positive for Covid-19

February 12, 2022, 17:00

Addu City, Maldives - The Mayor of Addu City Ali Nizar has tested positive for Covid-19 today. In a tweet, Mayor Nizar confirmed that he had tested positive for the… Continued