Parliament Passes Key Legislation on State Finances
Parliament has passed the State’s Debt Bill and the Fiscal Responsibility Bill, in line with recommendations by the legislature’s Public...
Parliament Approves Record MVR 56.6 Billion Budget for 2025
Parliament on Wednesday approved a record MVR 56.6 billion budget for 2025, with 70 members voting in favour and 11...
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Controversial MP Defection Amendment
The Supreme Court on Wednesday accepted a constitutional case seeking to quash recent amendments to Article 73 of the Constitution,...
MMA Proposes Forex Bill; Critics Highlight Shift in President’s Stance
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has proposed a foreign exchange bill to Parliament, proposing concessions to its controversial rules mandating...
30-Day Remand for Sri Lankan Boat Crew Linked to 468 Kgs of Illicit Drugs
Five Sri Lankan detainees have been remanded into custody for 30 days by the Kulhuduffushi Magistrate’s Court on Monday after...
Maldives Sets Sights on Welcoming 2.4 Million Visitors in 2025
The Maldives will look to attract 2.4 million tourists next year, Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal has revealed while speaking...
Woman Jailed for Contempt After Exiting Family Court Without Permission
A woman has been sentenced to three days in jail after leaving a Family Court hearing without the judge’s permission,...
PNC PG Leader Calls for Broader Consultation on Israeli Passport Ban Amid Stalled Legislation
Ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) parliamentary group leader Ibrahim Falah on Monday called for consultation with Palestinians, Arab nations, and...
241 Committee Greenlights Expediting Consideration of ‘Israeli Passport Ban’ Bill
Parliament’s Committee on National Security Services (241 Committee) on Sunday approved to expedite committee proceedings on the bill introduced five...
Parliamentary Committee Approves Dismissal Motions Against Two ACC, Three EC Members
The Parliament Committee on Independent Institutions, during a confidential closed-door session on Sunday, approved to consider the dismissals of the...
