Ex-President Nasheed’s Dual Roles Stir Controversy Amid Parliamentary Absence
Mohamed Nasheed, the former president and a current parliamentarian for Mahchangolhi Central, has sparked debate and criticism for maintaining his...
India Slips in Maldives’ Tourist Source Market Standing
India, previously the primary source of tourists for the Maldives since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, has...
MNDF Addresses Scepticism Over Replacement of Indian Troops
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has moved to mitigate public concern over the replacement of Indian military personnel with...
President Clarifies China Military Deal: Emphasis on Non-lethal Assistance, Training to Bolster Autonomy
In a clarification of the Maldives’ military agreement with China, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu disclosed that the pact primarily encompasses...
India Commissions INS Jatayu in Minicoy Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a move that underscores the growing strategic significance of the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy has officially commissioned...
Anti-Defection Bill Targets All Elected Officials to Curb Floor-Crossing
The Parliament has published details of the Anti-Defection Bill, introduced by the opposition Maldives Democratic Party (MDP). This legislation seeks...
Fish Exports Fall Nearly 50% in January
Fish exports fell nearly 50 percent in January, the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) said. According to the MMA, fish exports...
Sinamalé Highway Aspire Solar Panels Generate 4.8 MW Daily: Environment Ministry
The solar panels installed along the Sinamalé Highway, under the Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy (ASPIRE) Project, generate...
President Muizzu Holds High-Level Talks With Top Chinese Officials
President Mohamed Muizzu has held meetings with several top-ranking Chinese officials, including Major General Zhang Baoqun, Deputy Director of the...
Early 2024 Sees 14% Year-on-Year Increase in Tourist Arrivals
The Maldives has received a record number of tourist arrivals in the early months of 2024, marking a 14.84 percent...
