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...
Former President Solih Alleges Bribery in MP Defections
Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has accused the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) of bribery, claiming that a dozen MPs...
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...
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...
President Muizzu Declares 21 April as Government Holiday for Parliamentary Elections
President Mohamed Muizzu has declared 21 April (Sunday), the day of the parliamentary elections, as a government holiday to facilitate...
Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendments To Set Quota for Women in Parliament
Two key amendments have been proposed to the Constitution by members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats,...
EC Stands by Choice of Sunday for Parliamentary Elections
Fuwad Thowfeek, Chairman of the Elections Commission (EC), has defended the commission’s decision to conduct the upcoming parliamentary elections on...
Government, Opposition Condemn Israel’s Killing of Palestinian Aid Seekers
In separate statements, both the government and the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have strongly condemned the recent attack...
Ex-President Solih Halted Debt Monetisation, Not Current Government: MDP
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has said that debt monetisation was not halted by the Mohamed Muizzu administration, contrary...
President Muizzu Ratifies Election Bill; EC Sets Parliamentary Polls for 21 April
The Elections Commission (EC) has announced that the parliamentary elections will take place on 21 April, with voting scheduled from...
