Politics

Planning Minister refuses to provide justification for R. Alifushi Airport construction

September 6, 2021, 12:12

Raa Atoll, Maldives - Planning Minister of Maldives, Mohamed Aslam refrained from responding to the Government's sudden plan to construct an expensive airport in Raa Atoll by reclaiming the lagoon… Continued

No interest in working with Speaker Nasheed: Opposition Leader Abdul Raheem

September 6, 2021, 10:44

Male', Maldives - President of Opposition PNC party, Abdul Raheem (Adhurey) stated that the opposition coalition has no interest in discussing any topic with Speaker Mohamed Nasheed. The statement from… Continued

Influencing judiciary are baseless accusations: Chief of Staff Ali Zahir

September 5, 2021, 17:29

Malé, Maldives - President's Office Chief of Staff Ali Zahir, today, said that he will resign if audio evidence is proven and asserted that the accusations of influencing the judiciary… Continued

Nasheed expresses complete confidence in Police; seeks compensation for injuries

September 5, 2021, 16:31

United Kingdom - The Speaker of the Maldives Parliament and former President Mohamed Nasheed, today, said that he had complete confidence in the Maldives Police Service to investigate the terror… Continued

Adhalath & MRM deny agreement to hold referendum to change governance system

September 5, 2021, 15:53

Malé, Maldives - Maldivian political parties, Adhaalath Party (AP) and Maldives Reform Movement (MRM), today, denied agreement to hold a referendum to change the governance system of Maldives from presidential… Continued

JUST IN: President Solih would never influence the judiciary – Nasheed

September 5, 2021, 13:55

Malé, Maldives - The Speaker of the Maldives Parliament and former President Mohamed Nasheed, today, said that the incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih will not influence the Judiciary of Maldives.… Continued

Former judges accuse government of influencing the judiciary

September 5, 2021, 12:21

Malé, Maldives - At a press conference held on Saturday, former judges and lawyers of Maldives have accused the government of influencing the judiciary. The press conference was held to… Continued

Ex-President Yameen’s Criminal Court hearing cancelled following technical difficulties

September 5, 2021, 12:06

Malé, Maldives - The Criminal Court hearing regarding the money laundering and bribery case against former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom over the sale of R. Fuhgiri for resort development, scheduled for… Continued

Filladhoo locals petition against President’s decree to remove Dhapparu from jurisdiction

September 4, 2021, 17:19

Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives - Locals of HA. Filladhoo are signing a petition following President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's decree on 29 August 2021 to remove Dhapparu from Filladhoo's jurisdiction without… Continued

PPM successfully concludes mass event “Addana” in Malé

September 4, 2021, 13:59

Malé, Maldives - The opposition coalition with Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) on Friday night, has successfully concluded their "Addana" party event. The event was… Continued