Maldives Drops Six Places; Categorised ‘Difficult’ in Word Press Freedom Index
The Maldives has dropped six places in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index. The Index is an yearly compilation by...
Parliament Greenlights Eight of President Muizzu’s Ambassadorial Nominations
Parliament has unanimously approved the appointment of ambassadors to six countries, the United Nations and the European Union. This move...
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....
PNC Expands Parliamentary Supermajority: Seven Independent Members-Elect Join Ranks
Seven independent MPs who were victorious in Sunday’s parliamentary elections have joined the People’s National Congress (PNC), further cementing the...
Public Outcry Over Ex-Parliamentarians’ Allowances Sparks #StopFormerMpBenefits Movement
A growing dissent on social media has put the spotlight on the financial benefits awarded to former Members of Parliament...
Parliamentary Supermajority Gives PNC Option to Amend Constitution if Needed: PNC Chairperson
People’s National Congress (PNC) Chairperson Abdul Raheem Abdulla has said that the people, in delivering the party an overwhelming majority...
Maldives to Swear in New Parliament on 28 May
The newly elected members of the 20th parliament are set to take their oaths of office on 28 May, the...
MDP Pledges ‘Responsible Opposition’ Despite Electoral Setback
The opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has acknowledged its defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary elections and congratulated the ruling People’s National...
2024 Parliamentary Elections: PNC Projected to Secure Supermajority in Parliament
The ruling People’s National Congress (PNC), led by President Mohamed Muizzu, is projected to win a majority in Sunday’s parliamentary...
2024 Parliamentary Elections: Polls Close, Vote Counting Commences
Vote counting is underway across the Maldives and three overseas locations after polling came to a close in the fiercely...
