A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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 […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addressed the Maldives Police Service (MPS) this evening, during his visit to Iskandhar Koshi. The President expressed his pleasure at being able to directly address the hardworking individuals of the MPS, after being unable to for so long, while the COVID-19 pandemic had been at its height within the country. He […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated that the role of the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) and its officers in the national response against COVID-19 has been monumental. The President made these remarks while addressing MNDF officers at a function held at MNDF Kalhuthuhkalaa Koshi this evening. Speaking about how far the Maldives has come in […]
Maldives has not been exempted from UK’s Global Travel Advisory list, British High Commission of Maldives confirmed. A statement released by the high commission states that the process for considering countries takes into account a range of factors, including the prevalence of the virus but also the entry requirements, local restrictions, availability of transport options, […]
Maldives Immigration has extended the length of time for work visa payments, as a part of its efforts to resolve the restrictions being faced in settling visa fees. According to Immigration within the extension period (July 15) no fines will be imposed. Also, those whose visa fees expired within the period between March 19 and […]
Plans for council housing scheme have been revealed by Housing and Planning Minister Mohamed Aslam. He also states that he does not wish to maintain the Housing Ministry as an owner of Real Estate and that his thinking is more towards Council Housing. Speaking at Government Oversight Committee at Majlis, Aslam stated that the Housing […]
The President had announced, that government offices, cafés, restaurants, and businesses will be permitted to fully reopen starting from 30th of June, via Twitter. However, the President’s Office later read that the date for government offices was moved back by a day to 2nd of July Government offices will be open from 9:00 to 13:00 […]
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 […]
The President delivered a press conference this evening at the President’s Office, outlining the Government’s plans to help the country recover and rebuild after COVID-19. During his remarks, the President also commented on police reform, an issue that has gained traction both nationally and in the international context. He acknowledged that as with many other […]