A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
A key witness in the bribery trial of MP Faris Maumoon has alleged attempts to coerce false testimony against the opposition lawmaker. Ahmed Shafiu, a Jumhooree Party activist, was arrested on July 4, a day after the opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against the parliament speaker. Citing lack of evidence to support alleged bribery of lawmakers, the […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this evening attended the function organised by the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) to mark this year’s Victory Day. Members of the Cabinet, Members of the Parliament, and Senior Officials of the Administration were in attendance at the function. Full details are available from the link below:
Families whose homes will be demolished to make way for an airport in Kulhudhuffushi have yet to be told about relocation plans. A list of 18 houses was circulated on social media, but the government has not contacted the residents or told them about a formal plan for relocation and compensation. Speaking to the Maldives […]
Tourism minister Moosa Zameer speaks at PPM press conference. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The Maldives government will not allow foreign bodies to interfere with any local elections, asserted tourism minister Moosa Zameer on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference held at ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s office, Zameer stated that he does not believe anyone […]
Ruling party lawmakers rushed to declare that former president Mohamed Nasheed cannot contest the 2018 presidential election after he asserted that foreign pressure would secure his candidacy. The exiled opposition leader told newspaper Mihaaru in London that joint diplomatic efforts by India and the US would pave the way for inclusive elections and the release […]
MP Riyaz Rasheed has accused Sri Lanka of assisting alleged opposition efforts to overthrow the Maldivian government. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Riyaz said he was concerned that neighbouring countries were allowing exiled Maldivian politicians to plot attempts to oust President Abdulla Yameen. “Every Maldivian citizen has the right to believe that the efforts […]
(FILES) This file photo taken on October 24, 2017, shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attending the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference in Riyadh. Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s aggressive power grab represents a huge gamble on the stability of his kingdom and its neighbours, but Donald Trump is not one to worry. […]
The National Awards Technical Committee has selected 24 honourees for this year’s National Award for Special Achievement; which includes 23 individuals and 1 private organization. President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom will present the National Award for Special Achievement at this year’s Republic Day function on Saturday evening, 11th of November, which will be held at […]
The National Awards Committee has selected 2 recipients for 2017’s National Award of Honour, and 25 recipients for the National Award of Recognition. President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom will present the National Award of Honour and the National Award of Recognition to the honourees at the Republic Day official function. The function will be held […]