Parliament delays tax hike bill vote for second day

Four MPs spoke on the report in Tuesday's sitting.

15 November 2022

Ventilator corruption: Minister refuses to answer MPs questions

"The investigating agencies have not been asked to take action against any employee of the ministry in connection with the case," Ameer said.

6 March 2023

Tax hike may lead to $50 million tourism loss, MATATO warns

MATATO's statement accused Minister Ameer of giving “flawed” information to the IMF and the World Bank.

24 November 2022

Sudden change in Maldives stance over Chagos draws criticism

If the tribunal settles in favour of Mauritius, Maldives will have to divide around 96,000 square kilometres of the country's economic zone.

22 October 2022

Dhiraagu says 'surprised' by new rebroadcasting regulation

Dhiraagu's legal and board director Hazrat Rasheed Hussain said what is not in the law cannot be brought in by regulations.

25 October 2022

Govt says oppose waste import; will amend law

Speaking to Atoll Times, Shauna said that the government does not support the import of waste and the bill proposed by the government does not allow it.

19 December 2022

Parliament approves bill authorising minister's control over SDF

In Monday's sitting, 43 members voted in favour of the bill, while only one voted against it.

27 February 2023

Government logs over a billion in unapproved expenses

Speaker Mohamed Nasheed expressed his displeasure over the submission of a supplementary budget after having spent without the parliament approval.

26 November 2022