MDP

13 Nov, 2024

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

MALE’, Maldives — A legislative proposal to merge the Maldives’ two media regulatory bodies has ignited concerns about press independence in this Indian Ocean archipelago, with journalists and opposition leaders warning that

Trailblazers of Justice: Dr. Azmiralda Zahir and Aisha Shujoon Mohamed celebrate their historic inauguration as the Maldives' first female Supreme Court justices with President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, marking a bold step forward in judicial diversity.

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28 Feb, 2025

Maldives’ Supreme Court Battle: A Gendered Assault Amid Political Power Plays

MALE’, Maldives — A storm is brewing in the Maldives, and it’s not the kind that churns the Indian Ocean. This time, it’s a fierce social media debate over whether women should

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04 Jul, 2024

Maldives’ Political Appointees Drain Resources Amid Economic Crisis

In a press conference on December 5, 2023, President Mohamed Muizzu assured the public of his administration’s commitment to transparency. “There will be nothing hidden and unaccountable. Information will be shared,” Muizzu

Maldives Seeks to Curb Dollar Outflow with Renewable Energy and Currency Reforms

Malé, Maldives — Foreign workers in the Maldives send approximately $500 million out of the country as remittances each year, according to Economic Minister Mohammed Saeed. In an appearance on state TV’s

28 Aug, 2024

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MDP Made Some Noise Last Night; Is That Enough to Disturb President Muizzu’s Sleep?

In the corridors of the president’s office, the atmosphere is jubilant. President Muizzu’s government has reached the nine-month mark—a period often associated with the birth of something new and transformative. Yet, for

22 Aug, 2024

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Paradise and Principle: Israeli Passport Ban Debate Exposes a Nation’s Raw Nerves

MALE’, Maldives — The sun-drenched islands of the Maldives, where honeymooners laze in overwater villas and divers plumb azure depths, seem a world away from the smoke and rubble of Gaza. But

10 Jun, 2024

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Modi’s Third Term: Maldives Leaders Tweet Their Congratulations

In a resounding victory, Narendra Modi secured his third consecutive term as India’s Prime Minister in the 2024 General Election. The news rippled across the Indian Ocean to the Maldives, where leaders

05 Jun, 2024

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Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Majlis Members Scheduled for Next Month

The swearing-in ceremony for the members of Majlis elected in the 20th Parliamentary elections, held on Sunday, is slated to take place on the 28th of next month, according to official sources.

24 Apr, 2024

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Amid Spat With India, Ex-Maldives Leader Issues Olive Branch

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has issued a conciliatory message amid escalating tensions between the Maldives and India, its powerful neighbor, voicing concerns over the impact of an Indian tourism boycott call and

08 Mar, 2024

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Ahmed Nazim, 2nd from left, ruling party candidate, with Minister Adam Shareef, 3rd from left, whose "Punch on The Jaw" remarks on opposition MPs sparked furor.

Minister’s ‘Punch on The Jaw’ Remarks Ignite Furor Over Political Rhetoric

A cabinet minister’s combative remarks about metaphorically aiming punches at opposition lawmakers’ jaws have ignited a furious controversy in the country over the boundaries of political speech and civility in discourse. At

07 Mar, 2024

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Victory for the Opposition: Parliamentary Elections Postponed to April Despite President’s Initial Resistance

In a significant victory for the opposition, MDP, the Election Commission has greenlit the postponed parliamentary elections, now slated for April. The move comes following the President Dr. Muizzu’s endorsement of the

29 Feb, 2024

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Campaign of Deception: Opposition Challenges Government’s Narrative

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the principal opposition, is intensifying its campaign to challenge the government’s narrative on various fronts, alleging fabrications and deceit. Tomorrow night, the opposition plans to stage a

29 Feb, 2024

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Abdulla Shahid: A Political Maestro’s Resurgence Amidst Governance Chaos

In a political landscape often fraught with ambiguity, readers were quick to note Abdulla Shahid’s adeptness at sidestepping direct political queries. “Do not expect to get a straight political answer from him,”

27 Feb, 2024

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MDP

Proposed Bill to Merge Maldives Media Regulators Sparks Debate Over Press Freedom

Maldives’ Supreme Court Battle: A Gendered Assault Amid Political Power Plays

Maldives’ Political Appointees Drain Resources Amid Economic Crisis

Maldives Seeks to Curb Dollar Outflow with Renewable Energy and Currency Reforms

MDP Made Some Noise Last Night; Is That Enough to Disturb President Muizzu’s Sleep?

Paradise and Principle: Israeli Passport Ban Debate Exposes a Nation’s Raw Nerves

Modi’s Third Term: Maldives Leaders Tweet Their Congratulations

Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Majlis Members Scheduled for Next Month

Amid Spat With India, Ex-Maldives Leader Issues Olive Branch

Minister’s ‘Punch on The Jaw’ Remarks Ignite Furor Over Political Rhetoric

Victory for the Opposition: Parliamentary Elections Postponed to April Despite President’s Initial Resistance

Campaign of Deception: Opposition Challenges Government’s Narrative

Abdulla Shahid: A Political Maestro’s Resurgence Amidst Governance Chaos

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