A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
In many developed countries, politicians and lawmakers carry with them an impressive educational background and experience. For example, 95% of the members of the United States Congress and 90% of British MPs have a college degree. MPs must be capable of comprehending, reviewing, analysing, critiquing, sanctioning, endorsing, ratifying and passing a multitude of laws, policies […]
Following the ratification of the second amendment to the Former Presidents Protection and Benefits Act in 2019 by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, more than MVR 580,000 will be paid to any former president who served one term in office. The news comes to highlights during a time the government struggles to meet expenditures. As per […]
A ceremony to mark the inauguration of the Hulhumalé Central Park and Eastside Arrival Jetty Renovation projects, under the Indian Grant Assistance of 106 million Rufiyaa was held today in a virtual ceremony. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, the High Commissioner of India to the Maldives […]
The much-awaited Chartered Accountants (CA) of Maldives bill was passed from Parliament. The Auditor-General stated that with the pass of this bill, begins a new chapter for the accounting profession in the Maldives. He further stated that the role of chartered accountants in the society has grown tremendously over the years due to the growth […]
Finance Ministry has announced that finance required for the projects of the Public Center Investment Program (PSIP), will only be issued through the special portal designed for applications. A circular by the Finance Ministry states that a special portal is now set up, for the financial monitoring of the projects on progress by the PSIP. […]
During the parliament sitting on 24th August, Minister of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment, Ahmed Mahloof declared that the Youth Ministry carries out several activities apart from sports for the development of youth. This was in response to the question raised by Ahmed Haitham regarding youth rehabilitation centres, brain development and vocational training. “ The […]
The National Awards Committee has announced that they will begin accepting nominations for the ‘President’s National Award for Special Achievement’ on Thursday, 27th August 2020. This year, a new category has been included, in line with the statement made by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih during last year’s Republic Day address. President Solih had stressed on […]
On 20th August, Minister of Youth, Sports & Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof announced that the bid evaluations of Youth Ministry will be publicized starting this month. “This is crucial information for bidders,” he stated. However, this is the first time the Ministry of Finance will be publishing bid information like this. Why was this not […]
The Committee in Social Affairs of People’s Majlis has passed the change in the law which states 60% of locals shall be employed for higher management positions in the Maldives. The bill submitted by the government, to the People’s Majlis, on bringing changes to the law of employment is currently under research. The change in […]