Politics
MCS denies medical leave extension to JP leader
Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim being taken to Velana International Airport (VIA) by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) officers. He was given permission to depart to Singapore on Wednesday evening. Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Monday stated that opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim’s 10-day medical leave cannot be extended. Qasim’s family on […]
Ex-Prez will be “bagged and tagged” to Maldives; Ambassador
Newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu). | Photo: Avas Archive The recently appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) said that should the self-exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) frequent Lanka – he could be apprehended and returned back to Maldives, pointing out the strong possibility of executing it. […]
Qasim’s legal team appeals imprisonment sentence
JP leader Qasim Ibrahim exits the Criminal Court after a hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim’s legal team on Sunday evening filed the appeal for his bribery conviction. The former Maamigili MP’s legal team had announced their decision to appeal his jail sentence of three years, two months and 12 […]
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Extends Funding Of AED18.4 Million To Government Of The Maldives
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, is extending an Abu Dhabi government grant worth AED18.4 million to the Maldivian government. The grant seeks to support the balance of payments in the Maldives, improve the overall economic situation in the country, and aid the Maldivian government in achieving its […]
Lawyers present AG with a “great big” constitution
Former Attorney General Husnu Al-Suood with the copy of the “big” Constitution that was presented to the Attorney General’s Office. PHOTO / TWITTER A team of lawyers on Sunday presented Attorney General Mohamed Anil with a “great big” copy of the Maldivian Constitution. The literally and physically “great big” Constitution, which is printed in colour, […]
Ex-pres urges state institutions to be more competent
Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom speaking at an opposition coalition rally held at M.Kunooz in Male on September 9, 2017. PHOTO / MIHAARU Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has heavily criticised the ruling government, saying that it has been showing clear signs of failure as of lately. Speaking at an opposition coalition rally held at […]
Maldives initiates nationwide movement to aid Rohingya
Members of the state committee, assembled to coordinate a nationwide movement to relieve the plight of the persecuted Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, speak at press conference. PHOTO/ISLAMIC MINISTRY The Maldivian government has initiated a nationwide movement in conjunction with private associations and media to relieve the plight of Rohingya Muslims that are facing persecution in […]
Top court appealed to shoot down by-elections for ‘vacant’ constituencies
Former President Maumoon with top opposition leaders PHOTO:Hussain Waheed/Mihaaru Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and the joint opposition on Sunday filed at the Supreme Court to overturn the Elections Commission’s decision to hold by-elections for the constituencies of four lawmakers which the latter has declared disqualified from the parliament. Following a top court ruling on […]