Opinion: Is President Muizzu Leading the Maldives to Economic Ruin?
The Maldives is grappling with an economic crisis of unprecedented proportions under the leadership of President Mohamed Muizzu. Recent developments…
Government’s Push for Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility Sparks Debate on Addressing Juvenile Crime
The government’s proposal to reduce the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 12 years has reignited a complex…
Parliamentarians Forgo Constitutional Mandate for Campaigning
As the campaigning for parliamentary elections intensifies, parliamentarians have set aside their constitutional responsibilities in favour of campaign activities, raising…
Troop Withdrawal or Change of Uniform?
In an announcement that sparked both relief and scepticism, the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday revealed that a civilian crew…
MMC Takes Action Against Misinformation as Concerns Grow Over Freedom of Expression
The Maldives Media Council (MMC) has announced its intention to introduce new regulations aimed at combating the spread of misinformation…
Opinion: BML’s Recent Bank Card Designs Fail To Capture Imagination or Inject Energy Into ‘Every Day’ Brand
When it comes to Brand Communications, the ‘new designs’ by the Bank of Maldives (BML) say a lot about what…
EU Raises Concern Over Campaign Financing Transparency and Impact of Vote-Buying
The European Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has raised significant concerns over the transparency and oversight of campaign finance in…
EU Highlights Urgent Need for Journalist Training and Fact-Checking Initiatives
In its comprehensive review of the media landscape during the Maldives’ 2023 presidential elections, the European Election Observation Mission (EU…
MDP Considers Reviving Anti-Defection Law
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has said it is deliberating the reintroduction of an anti-defection legislation, which would…
Is the Administration Honouring Pledges on Political Appointments and Gender Parity?
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s administration, already under scrutiny for its underrepresentation of women in key political positions, is under fire…
