Politics

Media to be investigated for state children’s shelter Fiyavathi crisis coverage

September 19, 2021, 16:17

Malé, Maldives - The Parliament Human Rights and Gender Committee, today, decided to order the Maldives Media Council (MMC) to investigate the media coverage of the developing crisis at state… Continued

Alleged IS leader’s release reveals authorities are not taking terrorism seriously: MDP

September 19, 2021, 15:36

Male', Maldives - Ruling party, MDP stated that the releasing of alleged IS leader of Maldives, Mohamed Ameen from captivity shows that the responsible authorities are not taking terrorism issues… Continued

Opposition to protest to call out Gender Ministry negligence

September 19, 2021, 10:24

Male', Maldives - Opposition coalition, PPM/PNC have decided to protest tonight over the negligence of the Gender Ministry of Maldives in fulfilling their responsibilities. Speaking at a press conference held… Continued

President Solih departs for New York to attend the 76th Session of UNGA

September 18, 2021, 16:21

Malé, Maldives – President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih left for New York City, United States, this morning to attend the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 76th… Continued

PG to appeal High Court decision to free alleged IS recruiter Ameen

September 16, 2021, 18:09

Malé, Maldives - Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem has stated that the prosecution will appeal High Court's decision earlier today to free the alleged IS leader of Maldives Mohamed Ameen, Kariyyavilla,… Continued

Civil servants schedule silent on Sunday protest about unfair wages

September 16, 2021, 17:56

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Servants of Maldives have planned a silent protest on Sunday against the low salaries and bonuses given to government employees. The Maldives Maldives Civil Servants… Continued

Bill submitted to Parliament to regulate migrant-run businesses

September 16, 2021, 17:40

Malé, Maldives - MP for Kurendhoo constituency Abdul Ghani Abdul Hakeem has submitted a bill to prevent migrant-run businesses behind the screen of Maldivians. The amendment proposal to the Business… Continued

PPM urges Speaker Nasheed to probe into the leaked audios

September 16, 2021, 17:01

Malé, Maldives - Opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) has sent a letter to various institutions asking for an independent investigation of the leaked audio recording ex-President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's… Continued

India appoints Munu Mahawar as High Commissioner to Maldives

September 16, 2021, 14:01

New Delhi, India - The Government of India has appointed Shri Munu Mahawar as the new High Commissioner to the Maldives. Shri Mahawar is presently Ambassador of India to the… Continued

Ex-President Yameen cautioned for participating in protest from house arrest

September 16, 2021, 13:44

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Thursday cautioned the former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom, who indirectly took part in the protest held by PPM while under house arrest.… Continued