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Ex-Pres. Solih calls to refrain from mistakes that costed presidential election

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4 months ago

12/01/2024

MDP’s leader, former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Thursday night, expressed confidence in the party winning the Male’ mayoral by-election while urging to refrain from mistakes made during the last presidential elections this time around.

Solih made the remark while speaking at a mass rally held on Thursday night to officially conclude MDP’s Male’ mayoral candidate Adam Azim’s campaign.

It marked his first podium appearance since the loss in September’s presidential election.

Solih said the party, must obtain a lesson from the loss in the presidential election, and work to win the Male’ mayoral seat.

“As I believe, this is an election in our hands,” he added.

Solih described Azim as the most capable candidate to undertake the responsibilities of Male’ Mayor, adding he had showcased his leadership ability to the public during the former administration.

He also said Azim was contesting with a vision.

“I am saying this in light of experience and with courage, there is no one else more capable than Azim to do something like this at present. Every task that was handed to Adam during our administration had been completed to the fullest and utmost perfectly,” he said.

Solih said Male’ City Council has previously been working to run a separate government, adding that the council had been trying to bring powers that are not bestowed by the Decentralization Act under their hands.

He went on to describe Azim as an individual who will stringently implement the Decentralization Act and work within the confinements of law.

“Adam is contesting for mayorship to undertake the responsibilities bestowed by the law. Not to govern by forming a separate administration. Not to antagonize the incumbent administration,” he said.

Solih said an MDP mayor was required to address the issues faced within Male’ presently.

In his first political appearance in months, Solih also affirmed he would always remain with MDP.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Developmental projects of Maldives progressing substantially

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2 hours ago

18/05/2024

India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar has affirmed that the developmental projects of the Maldives carried out with the assistance of India have been progressing considerably. The remarks were made by the minister during the Confederation of Indian Industry (CIIs) Annual Business Summit.

Speaking at the summit, Minister Jaishankar stated that some developmental projects were slightly politically influenced, hindering the progress. However, he assured that the progress of the projects have propelled at a notable rate.

Following the Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer’s official visit to India at the invitation of Minister Jaishankar, discussions were held highlighting the spectrum of initiatives across the nation has been kickstarted through loans and grants from the Government of India during the previous administration. He emphasised the current government’s commitment to prioritising the resumption and completion of these projects.

Meanwhile, the Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to the development and prosperity of the Maldives by extending a budgetary support of USD 50 million to be repaid within a term of one year.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Police officers complete training to prevent maritime terrorism acts

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17 hours ago

17/05/2024

A team of 22 police officers has successfully completed a specialised training programme focused on thwarting maritime terrorism activities.

Entitled “Training on Strengthening Capabilities to Disrupt Maritime Crimes as Related to Terrorist Threats,” the program was conducted through a collaborative effort between the Maldives Police Service (MPS) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Running from May 13 to 15, the intensive training equipped participants with essential skills and knowledge crucial for combating threats in maritime environments.

The concluding ceremony, graced by the presence of Chief Superintendent of Police Ibrahim Adnan Anees, Head of Marine Police, along with senior officials from the Marine Police Department, UNODC’s Head of Office Enrico Boninsegna, and course instructor Kenneth Alferdo Pennington, highlighted the significance of such initiatives in enhancing national security.

Addressing the gathering, Adnan underscored the importance of ongoing education and skill development, urging participants to actively apply the knowledge garnered from the program in their professional endeavors.

The training, conducted at Dhoonidhoo, Kaafu Atoll, imparted vital insights into the prevention and detection of maritime terrorism activities, emphasizing protocols for safe navigation in high-risk areas. Furthermore, officers received guidance on investigative procedures essential for effectively addressing such crimes, thereby bolstering the nation’s capabilities in combating maritime threats.

Source(s): PsmNews

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President reverts land act amendment to parliament

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17 hours ago

17/05/2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reverted the Ninth Amendment Bill to the Maldives Land Act to Parliament for further consideration.

This bill, which seeks to establish criteria for recipients of residential land and mandates that land be allocated within three months of the publication of the permanent list of recipients in the gazette, was initially passed during the twenty-second sitting of Parliament’s first session this year and sent to the President’s Office for ratification on May 2.

In returning the bill, President Muizzu invoked Article 91(a) of the Constitution, which grants the President the authority to return legislation to Parliament for reconsideration.

The President’s Office has confirmed this, indicating the need for further review and potential revisions to the proposed amendment.

Source(s): PsmNews