Politics

BREAKING: Supreme Court overturns High Court decision to dismiss terrorism charges against Ameen

October 3, 2021, 14:27

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives today overruled the High Court decision to dismiss terrorism charges against Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla, Maadhadu, Fuvahmulah. The High Court negated the charges… Continued

Addu ex-mayor Abdulla Sodiq appointed as State Minister of National Planning & Infrastructure

October 3, 2021, 13:46

Malé, Maldives - The former mayor of Addu City Abdulla Sodiq has been appointed as State Minister for the Ministry of National Planning & Infrastructure on Sunday. After working at… Continued

High Court verdict obstructs the purpose of RTI Act: AG Office

September 30, 2021, 16:32

Malé, Maldives – The Attorney General's Office, today, said that the High Court verdict on MWSC vs ICOM obstructs the purpose of the Right to Information Act (RTI Act). Attorney… Continued

MP Rozaina to question Tourism Minister about closed resorts in Addu City

September 30, 2021, 15:46

Malé, Maldives - MP for Meedhoo Constituency Rozaina Ahmed today requested to question the Tourism Minister Abdulla Mausoom at the Maldives Parliament regarding the closed luxury resorts in Addu City.… Continued

Civil Court schedules hearing regarding ex-President Yameen’s failure to pay USD 5 million fine

September 30, 2021, 14:06

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Court of Maldives has scheduled the initial hearing regarding the request filed by the Attorney General (AG) after President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom failed to pay… Continued

Evidence bill to be amended amid concerns of provision threatening press freedom

September 28, 2021, 17:29

Malé, Maldives - Attorney General's Office today released a statement the Evidence Bill will be amended at committee stage to address public and media concerns regarding provision granting courts rights… Continued

Machinery for the Addu Road Development Project arrives in Addu City

September 28, 2021, 15:23

Addu City, Maldives - The machinery required for the Addu Road Development Project has been brought to Addu City this afternoon. Machinery brought for Addu Road Development Project Originally tweeted… Continued

Amnesty International, IFJ & other organizations call to withdraw Article 136B in Evidence Bill

September 28, 2021, 13:01

Malé, Maldives - The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), its affiliate the Maldives Journalist Association (MJA), the Maldives Editors Guild, Transparency Maldives and Amnesty International today released a joint statement… Continued

China-Maldives bilateral relationship will reach new heights: Foreign Minister Shahid

September 27, 2021, 15:09

Minister Abdulla Shahid said on Sunday that he is confident that both countries can reach new heights in the China-Maldives bilateral relationship in a video message to celebrate the 72nd… Continued

Supreme Court to address ex-President Yameen’s bail request next week

September 27, 2021, 14:59

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives, today, scheduled to make a decision on bail request by ex-President Yameen's defense team next Monday. Yameen’s lawyers filed two motions at… Continued