A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Five ministries have broken the law by not responding to right to information requests from the Maldives Independent, which wanted to fact check claims made by President Abdulla Yameen. Yameen challenged “political leaders who say they do not see development” at a November 17 rally marking the four-year anniversary of his government. He said his […]
The joint-opposition coalition has condemned a pro-government news website for attacking India’s prime minister and promoting anti-India sentiments. The editorial, published in Vaguthu, was titled “India is not a best friend, but an enemy!” and said the way India treated the Maldives had changed despite the “heart-to-heart” relationship the two countries had traditionally enjoyed. India […]
Four bilateral agreements between the Maldives and Malaysia were inked Wednesday morning during Prime Minister Najib Razak’s official two-day visit. Four Memoranda of Understanding were signed at the president’s office in Malé following a one-to-one meeting between the prime minister and President Abdulla Yameen and official talks between government officials. The MoUs involve plans to […]
Jailed former vice president Ahmed Adeeb cannot be transferred from jail to house arrest, Maldives Correctional Services has told his family. Adeeb’s family asked for the the transfer, saying his doctors had ordered him to live in a dust-free place and refrain from lifting heavy objects. His wife said dust was in his cell and […]
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim has sought to reassure coalition partners that former home minister Umar Naseer joining the party would not cause divisions within the opposition alliance. “Relations in the coalition that the JP joined to bring the Maldives to the path of reform will not be affected because a particular individual joined JP […]
The civil court Thursday gave the military 45 days to comply with a previous order to reinstate a senior officer who was unfairly dismissed after President Abdulla Yameen’s inauguration in November 2013. Sergeant Major Naushad Ali was among nine high-ranking officers fired over accusations of sowing discord within the military ahead of the 2013 presidential election. The […]
Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim has hailed the strength of India-Maldives diplomatic ties, seeking to counter suggestions that the relationship is under strain due to growing Chinese influence. Relations with #India is time-tested and is based on people to people contact &cooperation in several sectors. We remain committed to further enhancing and strengthening existing ties […]
The opposition has sought a court order to lift the suspension of three Gaaf Alif atoll councillors censured for meeting the Indian ambassador to the Maldives without approval from the government. The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, together with the three council members, filed the case at the civil court on Sunday, according to local media. […]
Former Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim was transferred to house arrest last Thursday with the prisons authority citing repairs in his unit at the high-security Maafushi jail. The retired colonel has been shifted between jail and house arrest since early 2015 when he was found guilty of weapons smuggling and sentenced to 11 years. In January […]