Politics

Speaker Nasheed reluctant to return to Maldives before May 6 attack perpetrators are exposed

August 16, 2021, 13:29

UK - The Speaker of the Maldives Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed has said that he is reluctant to return to Maldives before the May 6 terror attack investigation is still ongoing.… Continued

Three new Ambassadors to Maldives present their credentials to the President

August 15, 2021, 16:46

Malé, Maldives - The Ambassadors of Vietnam, Cuba and South Korea presented their credentials to H.E President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at a ceremony held this morning at the President’s Office.… Continued

Maldives National University bans staff from anti-government expression

August 15, 2021, 16:25

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives National University (MNU) has banned its staff from expressing anti-government sentiments on social media. In section 7(c) of the new guidelines established on how staff… Continued

Over 500 people from Thaa Atoll join new political party MNP

August 15, 2021, 15:52

Male', Maldives - Over 500 people from Thaa Atoll has joined the new political party of MP of Dhangethi Constituency, Mohamed Nazim, Maldives National Party (MNP). While Thaa Atoll is… Continued

PG Office denies Mahloof’s accusations of malicious persecution

August 14, 2021, 17:21

Malé, Maldives - The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has denied accusations thrown by Sports Minister Ahmed Mahloof of malicious persecution with political machinations. Mahloof has accused the PGO of malicious… Continued

President Solih appoints Ex-Fisheries Minister Zaha as Minister at PO

August 12, 2021, 16:58

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today appointed Ms Zaha Waheed as a Minister at the President’s Office. President Solih presented Ms Waheed with her letter of appointment… Continued

MDP Chairperson sends Afeef’s case to MDP PG group for investigation

August 12, 2021, 16:15

Male', Maldives - On President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's request, Chairperson of MDP, Hassan Latheef has sent MP for Vilifushi Constituency, Hassan Afeef's case to the MDP Parliament Group for investigation… Continued

COVID-19: Islands under monitoring drop to 9!

August 12, 2021, 15:07

Malé, Maldives - Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) informed today that the number of islands under monitoring for the Covid-19 virus has dropped to 9. This is the first time… Continued

Three months pass without a CEO at National Drug Agency

August 12, 2021, 14:54

Malé, Maldives - Three months have passed without a CEO to run the National Drug Agency (NDA). The President's Office assigned Deputy Health Minister Shamaau Shareef as the Chairman of… Continued

BREAKING: Supreme Court sentences alleged sexual offender Ali Waheed to jail

August 11, 2021, 13:49

Malé, Maldives - The Supreme Court of Maldives today sentenced Former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed charged with seven counts of sexual offences to over 2 months in jail for contempt… Continued