Politics

Government imposes restrictions on unvaccinated individuals

September 1, 2021, 14:30

Malé, Maldives - The government of Maldives has imposed restrictions on individuals who have not administered Covid-19 vaccinations effective today. As per the notice circulated by the Ministry of Economic… Continued

Criminal Court extends remand for May terror attack suspects Ishaq & Fahumee

September 1, 2021, 11:18

Malé, Maldives - Criminal Court of Maldives on Tuesday extended the remand for May terror attack suspects Ishaq and Fahumee for another 14 days. Ishaq who's full name is undisclosed… Continued

Chief of Staff meets with MPs of Opposition Coalition regarding ex-President Yameen’s trial

August 30, 2021, 16:46

Malé, Maldives - The Chief of Staff of the President's Office, Uz Ali Zahir, has today met with a team consisting of Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the Progressive Party… Continued

Noonu Atoll Council submits Transitional Justice case to investigate dubious island sales

August 30, 2021, 16:39

Noonu Atoll, Maldives - The Noonu Atoll Council on Sunday revealed that the council intends to file a transitional justice case at the Ombudsperson's Office to investigate questionable sales of… Continued

Parliament approves Ahid Rasheed for Information Commissioner’s post

August 30, 2021, 16:04

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Parliament, today, approved Uz. Ahmed Ahid Rasheed with 49 votes. The proposed candidates for the position of Information Commissioner include Shiham Mohamed Waheed, Ahmed Ahid… Continued

Judicial Services Commission begins probe into leaked audio tapes

August 30, 2021, 15:39

Malé, Maldives - The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Maldives, earlier today, commenced an investigation into the leaked audio recording of a judge allegedly implicating outside pressure into passing a… Continued

JUST IN: Opposition PG group enters President’s Office in protest

August 30, 2021, 11:19

Male', Maldives - The Parliament members of the Opposition PPM/PNC party have left the parliament and reached the President's Office over the leaked audio of the judges of the Criminal… Continued

Opposition calls to free ex-Pres Yameen after judge allegedly admits outside influence

August 30, 2021, 10:16

Male', Maldives - Opposition PPM/PNC Coalition submitted a decree calling out to immediately free former President and PPM Party's leader, Yameen Abdul Gayyoom from jail after an audio was leaked… Continued

Saudi delegation arrives in Maldives to discuss opening of King Salman Mosque

August 29, 2021, 17:35

Malé, Maldives - The Spokesperson of President's Office Mabrook Azeez has confirmed the arrival of a Saudi delegation headed by Under Secretary of Ministry of Islamic Affairs Awwad Sabty M… Continued

Education Ministry denies interest to bring foreigners to teach Islamic Studies

August 29, 2021, 17:08

Malé, Maldives - Education Ministry, today, released a statement denying any interest in bringing foreign teachers to teach Islamic Studies in the Maldives. The statement by the Education Ministry states… Continued