Distribution of Government-Donated Ramadan Staples Commences in Malé City
The State Trading Organisation (STO) and the Malé City Council have commenced the distribution of 10 kilograms of basmati rice...
Nasheed Favours India Over China for Maldives’ Development Aid, Criticises Chinese Loan Practices
Speaking at the Republic Summit 2024 in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, former President and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed...
Criticism Mounts Against Minister for Inciteful Remarks
Local Government Minister Adam Shareef Umar has found himself at the centre of controversy following remarks suggesting he would “break...
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...
