Politics
Ailing JP leader has “special request” for Maldives pres: minister
Maamigili MP Qasim Ibrahim carried out from the Criminal Court on a stretcher to the ambulance after he fainted during his hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Minister of Home Affairs Azleen Ahmed and Maldivian ambassador to Japan Mohamed Hussain Shareef on Monday met with hospitalised former Maamigili MP Gasim Ibrahim, on behalf of the president, during […]
Police withdraws security for Judge Bari’s family
The former chief judge of the criminal court has accused the police of withdrawing security for his family after he threatened to expose “the evil-doing of ignorant tyrants”. “If you think that taking away the security of my wife and children would scare me you are mistaken. Come kill me if you have the guts,” Judge […]
Opposition MP urges Bollywood superstar to boycott Maldives trip
Indian Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan addresses an event in Mumbai on May 12, 2017, held to announce him as World Health Organization (WHO) goodwill ambassador for Hepatitis in South-East Asia. PHOTO/AFP Opposition lawmaker of Galolhu South constituency, Ahmed Mahloof, on Monday requested Bollywood’s celebrity actor Amitabh Bachchan to boycott his upcoming trip to the Maldives […]
President’s envoys visit Gasim in hospital
Home Minister Azleen Ahmed visited Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim in hospital Monday night as an envoy of the president amid criticism over delays in authorising medical leave for the convicted opposition lawmaker. The 67-year-old business tycoon was found guilty of attempted bribery last Friday and sentenced in absentia to more than three years in […]
Top Court dismisses state-initiated challenge to Political Parties Act
The Supreme Court of the Maldives PHOTO/MIHAARU Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a case filed by the state to annual a clause in the Political Parties Act that would allow an expelled parliamentarian to preserve his seat despite the member no longer representing the party. The state had announced its intent to file the case […]
Reeko: India will not interfere in Maldives’ civil affairs
The government of India will not interfere in the civil affairs of Maldives, says Deputy Speaker of People’s Majlis, Hulhu-Henveyru MP Reeko Moosa Manik. The ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) parliamentarian, Reeko made the comment in an interview on Public Service Media (PSM) News’ show “Gondi Vikkumaai, Vote Vikkun Nimumakah” last Sunday night. Reeko […]
EC announces by-elections for six constituencies
The four members who lost their seats following Supreme Court’s ruling, speaking to the press. PHOTO / MIHAARU The Elections Commission on Sunday night announced parliamentary by-elections for the disputed constituencies, while both the opposition and the government supporters celebrated Maldives’ top court’s decision. In an ambiguous verdict that was released by the Supreme Court […]
President expresses gratitude and appreciation to MNDF contributions towards Rasrani Bageecha – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom expressed profound gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional work undertaken by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in making Rasrani Bageecha a reality. During the meeting held at The President’s Office this afternoon President Yameen expressed his sincere thanks to MNDF and SIVEC. He stated that the public would […]