Politics

Parliament Committee to meet President Solih regarding Hiyaa Petition

September 13, 2021, 16:56

Malé, Maldives - The Parliamentary Petition Committee is set to meet with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih regarding a petition submitted to the committee by the public regarding the Hiyaa flats.… Continued

OTJ extends transitional justice case submission deadline

September 13, 2021, 13:47

Malé, Maldives - The Ombudsperson's Office for Transitional Justice (OTJ) has announced today that the office has extended the deadline for submission of transitional justice cases until 00:00 tonight. While… Continued

Former President Yameen’s defense appeals to free Yameen on bail

September 12, 2021, 17:21

Malé, Maldives - Former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom's defence lawyers have requested for the defendant to be released on bail. In November 2019, the Criminal Court sentenced that Yameen was… Continued

Tourism Ministry cancels World Tourism Day celebration in Addu City

September 12, 2021, 16:35

Malé, Maldives - The Ministry of Tourism of Maldives has revealed that the occasion of World Tourism Day which was announced to be celebrated in the southernmost point of Maldives,… Continued

High Court rules against surrender order for Ali Waheed’s diplomatic passport

September 12, 2021, 13:14

Malé, Maldives - The High Court of Maldives has ruled that the court cannot order for Ali Waheed's diplomatic passport to be surrendered due to the passport in question already… Continued

Maldives & the EU discuss counterterrorism efforts in 2nd SOM

September 11, 2021, 15:29

The second Senior Officials Meeting between the European Union and the Maldives was held on 10 September 2021 in Brussels. The Senior Officials Meeting was established in June 2019 with… Continued

Controversy emerges after ex-President Yameen joins opposition rally

September 11, 2021, 15:11

Male', Maldives - Controversy has risen in the Maldives after former President Yameen Abdul Gayyoom, who is currently under house arrest, took part in the protest held by PPM yesterday. While… Continued

Government to hold talks to ensure fair tuna prices

September 8, 2021, 14:54

Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has assured the fishermen of Sh. Foakaidhoo island that the government would hold talks with private parties to ensure fair prices for… Continued

State children’s shelter Fiyavathi accused of child abuse after viral video

September 8, 2021, 12:00

Malé, Maldives - A viral video is circulating in social media where crowds gather infront of state run children's shelter Fiyavathi as screams of children radiate from the inside. Police… Continued

No political party in Maldives can compete with MDP: President Solih

September 7, 2021, 16:37

Shaviyani Atoll, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said to the Shaviyani Atoll leaders of Maldives Democratic Party (MDP) that said that there is no other political party in the… Continued