Government

Abu Dhabi Fund Grants Additional $40 Million Loan for Velana International Airport Expansion

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has provided an additional $40 million (MVR 616 million) to the Maldives for the ongoing development of Velana I…

State Minister at Tourism Ministry Mohamed Nihad Suspended Over Controversial Remarks

The Ministry of Tourism has suspended State Minister Mohamed Nihad following comments made during a recent rally held by the People’s National Congr…

MNDF Veteran Mohamed Najah Appointed as FENAKA’s New Managing Director

Former Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) officer Mohamed Najah has been named the new Managing Director of FENAKA Corporation. The announceme…

Nasheed Confident in HDC Reforms Under New Managing Director Mauroof

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed confidence that the new Managing Director of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Mauroof Jam…

Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr. Aishath Rameela Resigns Citing Health Reasons

Dr. Aishath Rameela, who served as the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, has officially stepped down from her position, citing health con…

Finance Ministry Announces Retirement Changes to Address Pension Inequalities

In an effort to address growing concerns about the pension system in the Maldives, the Ministry of Finance has announced a significant change for …

Corruption Allegations Shake Maldives Anti-Corruption Commission Leadership

The Maldives' Parliament's Committee on Independent Institutions has issued a damning report accusing Abdul Salam, Vice President of the An…

Foreign Ministry Reveals 129 Political Appointees After RTI Request

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that 129 political appointees are part of its total workforce of 269 employees, as of the end of Octob…

Maldives Considers Public Vote to Shift Presidential Term Start Date to November 11

The Maldivian government has recently unveiled a proposal to shift the official start date of the Presidential term to November 11, Republic Day, w…

Maldives Taxi Drivers Protest Government's Plan for State-Controlled Service

The Drivers Association has formally called upon Parliament to intervene in the Transport Ministry’s decision to transfer Malé-Hulhumalé taxi servi…

Muraidhoo Staff Salaries Disclosed Following Transparency Request

In response to public interest, the Parliament Secretariat has disclosed staffing and salary details of Muraidhoo, the official residence of the …

Government Proposes Amendments to the Political Parties Act

The Maldivian government has introduced significant amendments to the Political Parties Act, aiming to strengthen regulations surrounding political…

Government to Launch Taxi Service Through State-Owned Company

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen recently announced an exciting initiative aimed at improving taxi services in Male' and …

Fayyaz Demands Investigation into Company Handling Police Station Project Amid Accusations

Former Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has called on the government to launch an investigation into the company recently awarded a police station c…

Professional Staff Exempt from Proposed Salary Cuts, Says Finance Minister Zameer

The Maldivian government has recently proposed a 10% salary reduction for senior officials and political appointees to address economic constraints…

Male' Citizens Receive Hulhumale' Phase 2 Land Plots Under Binveriyaa Scheme

The government has officially handed over all land plots designated under the Binveriyaa Housing Scheme in Hulhumale' Phase 2.  The Ministry …

Deputy Prosecutor General Ali Sameer Announces Resignation

Ali Sameer, who has played a significant role in the legal landscape of the Maldives, has officially stepped down from his position as Deputy Prose…

AG Confirms Unlawful Spending of Past Supplementary Budgets, Promises Action

Attorney General Ahmed Usham has disclosed that in recent years, supplementary budgets were unlawfully spent before receiving the necessary approva…

Finance Minister Announces Proposed Supplementary Budget of MVR 5 Billion

Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer has revealed that efforts are underway to propose a supplementary budget of approximately MVR 5 billion to the par…

Government Investigates Missing MVR 2 Billion, Promises Action Against Responsible Parties

The government has uncovered a major discrepancy in the State’s budget, revealing that more than MVR 2 billion in spending has gone unaccounted for…