Parliament Considers Hikes to Tourism-Related Taxes and Levies
The Parliament, on 16 October, accepted for consideration two bills seeking to increase the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST),...
MPs Sworn In for 20th Parliament; Speaker, Deputy Confirmed
All 93 members for the 20th Parliament were sworn in for their five-year term at 9 a.m. on Tuesday by...
US Navy-Led Sea Vision Operator Training for MNDF Coast Guard Concludes
The US Navy has concluded the Sea Vision Operator training for Maldivian Coast Guard personnel. “Seventeen sailors from MNDF Coast...
Elections Commission Finalises Parliamentary Election Results
The Elections Commission (EC) has begun publishing the official results of Sunday’s parliamentary elections, confirming the earlier announced preliminary figures....
Parliament’s Delay in Cabinet Confirmation Prompts Call for Extraordinary Sitting
Speaker Mohamed Aslam has announced the possibility of an extraordinary parliamentary sitting to confirm President Mohamed Muizzu’s cabinet nominations. This...
President Solih Unfazed by MDA’s Departure, PPM/PNC Welcomes New Ally
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has downplayed the Maldives Development Alliance’s (MDA) decision to abandon its coalition with the Maldivian Democratic...
MDA’s Alliance Switch ‘Ugly’: Shifaz
Mohamed Shifaz of The Democrats has described the Maldivian Democratic Alliance (MDA)’s decision to support Mohamed Muizzu, the Progressive Party...
MDP Maintains Resolute Stance Despite Loss of Key Coalition Partner Ahead of Runoff
With the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) parting ways with the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), deciding instead to back the...
MDA Flips on MDP to Support Muizzu, Days Before Runoff
The Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) has officially severed its coalition ties with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). The decision was...
Siyam Invites Qasim to Join Coalition with President Solih
The leader of the Maldives Development Alliance (MDA), Ahmed Siyam, has extended an invitation to his “close friend,” Jumhooree Party...
