Muizz proposes term break in Jun-Jul; main holiday in Dec

From 2021, the main holiday has been scheduled for mid-year, coinciding with June and July.

18 August 2023

Won't default in 2026; stronger economy than ever, Fayyaz says

Maldives has spent MVR 4 billion (USD 260 million) to repay its debt so far this year, according to the finance ministry.

25 August 2023

President Solih to appoint MP Nashiz as primary campaign manager

If the names of the two presidents appear on the ballot papers of the primaries, it will be the most intense, competitive primaries the party has ever held.

16 December 2022

President says has best chance of winning election

28 December 2022

Maldives no longer has right to self-rule: Yameen

He pondered if there was freedom for the country now and posed the question to the army chiefs, to speak the truth.

27 October 2022

Yameen in 30-minute speech slams FM after residence dig

"Dhonbandaarain will be very proud of him, because his blood runs in him," Yameen said sarcastically.

24 December 2022

Encrea awarded contract to design new national ID card

It is unlikely that the design change will be implemented before the elections.

12 March 2023

Ex-home minister announces presidential bid

Meanwhile, it is being rumoured that JP leader Qasim Ibrahim is also likely to contest the elections.

4 February 2023