A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced that it honours the adjudication’s decision in the case of the 25 Storey Office building to be developed in Hulhumalé, on 12th July 2020. On the 1st of March 2016, a contract was signed between the Ministry of Finance and WZR Property Sdn Bhd Group (Contractor) for the construction […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has today ratified the second amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act (Act no. 12/2016), which was passed during the 12th sitting of this year’s second session of the People’s Majlis. With the new amendment, judges are provided with the discretion to hold court through audio and video conferencing means, if special […]
Supreme Court decision in the matter of Moosa Naseer v MIRA is a watershed decision that has identified a significant gap between administrative prudence and legal permissibility. Court’s Findings It is undisputed that the Tax Admin Act clothes MIRA with collection and enforcement power over tax and related fees. In initiating court action against Mr Moosa […]
Here are the latest news updates of 01st June 45 cases have been sent to Criminal Court amid lockdown – PG Office 45 cases have been sent to Criminal Court in the month of May amid the lockdown in the Greater Male’ Region, stated Prosecutor General (PG)’s Office. Prosecutor General Hussain Shameem said that 45 […]
On 4th February, Maldives reported a case of ISIS-affiliated stabbing of 3 tourists in Hulhumale’. Following an investigation, Police arrested a total of eight suspects. However, no charges were filed against three of the suspects due to insufficient evidence. According to the Home Minister, Maldives Police Service did a thorough investigation and provided sufficient evidence, […]
Left to right Ahmed Muthasim Adnan, his uncle Mohamed Saeed Didi and grandfather Hussein Slahaudeen The original was published on Mihaaru on 9th December 2019. The following is a loose translation: After becoming the Chief Justice of the Maldives, for the family of Ahmed Muthasim Adnan, it is a historic honourable achievement. Muthasim is the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 30th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: Ever since President Abdulla Yameen lost the presidential election, talks of several state institutions destroying documents have become louder. They are accused of getting rid of evidence of corruption and embezzlement before the new government takes […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 2nd May 2018 The following is a loose translation: Some might even be baffled to hear that the Maldives also has an international arbitration centre. Because most are aware of only the internationally held arbitration cases. Since big commercial arbitration cases were also conducted overseas, […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 19th April 2018 The following is a loose translation: How do those taking up a government post and acquire wealth overnight, can so easily avoid the criticisms? How do they justify buying expensive items such as cars, apartments even land and get away so easily […]