A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that the administration would not let developmental opportunities to pass us by or turn our backs on this country’s developmental path. The President made this remark while speaking at a function organized by the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) this afternoon. The President pointed out that there was […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed, in separate messages, felicitations of the 46th National Day of the United Arab Emirates to the President of the United Arab Emirates and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, His Royal Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab […]
President has urged all citizens to take all precautionary measures, following the current weather conditions being experienced across country. The President has also said that he was closely monitoring the condition of the people in all parts of the country, and reassured that all relevant authorities have been instructed to be on alert at all […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has appealed to the nation to continue in adherence to the Islamic faith and to move forward in the true spirit of Islam. The President made the appeal in his message on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammadh (peace be upon him). In his message, […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a message on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The President’s message reads as follows: “As we mark the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, I wish to reiterate the unwavering support of the Government and the people of Maldives […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared the passport card issued by the Maldives Immigration to be recognized as a valid identity document. The passport card is currently the safest, most secure; identity document used in Maldives and cannot be duplicated. Therefore, the passport card will be recognized in government institutions, hospitals, banks, and by […]
The President decided to sign a Free Trade Agreement with China following deliberations at the Cabinet meeting held this morning. In a briefing held at the President’s Office, and led by Minister of Economic Development Mohamed Saeed and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamed Asim, Minister Saeed stated that the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement Negotiation […]
The President’s Office has opened applications for membership of the National Integrity Commission following the dismissal of Yoosuf Maaniu Mohamed from the post of the President and Member of National Integrity Commission. The President’s Office published the announcement calling for applications for membership of the National Integrity Commission, in the Government Gazette, today. The application […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has today dismissed Yoosuf Maaniu Mohamed from the post of the President and Member of National Integrity Commission.