On September 17, 2026, the PNC Congress unanimously passed a motion by 1,119 delegates to award the 2028 presidential ticket to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu without a primary. In this meeting, the President spoke regarding salaries and persons with disabilities. It has been revealed that Namza has resigned from the PNC Senate. PNF has submitted a case to the police requesting a criminal investigation into EC President Mohamed Shakeel over the issue of PNF members being removed from the party registry without their consent and transferred to other parties using their ID cards. Former President Mohamed Nasheed has called for the resolution of former President Abdulla Yameen's cases and the release of Shaamin. Relevant authorities have held discussions on strengthening security measures in Maldivian prisons. Police have begun 24-hour monitoring of 25 areas in Malé where gangs operate. Police have arrested a man who stole two frying pans from a shop.
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The PNC Congress unanimously passed a resolution by 1,119 delegates awarding President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu the party’s 2028 presidential ticket without a primary. In economic news, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed affirmed uninterrupted essential imports following the full settlement of a $150 million Treasury bill facility to the State Bank of India, highlighting over $1.34 billion in inherited debt settled without default. Globally, the United States denied entry visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the 81st UN General Assembly.
Debates have arisen surrounding the completion of the payment for the 150 million dollar debt owed to India. In an interview given to MMTV on September 17, 2026, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed stated that despite global economic challenges, investments worth approximately 12 billion dollars are currently ongoing in the Maldives. In addition, the Ministry of Finance has noted that the increase in shopping from e-commerce platforms is a major challenge facing the economy. The maiden voyage of the Agri-boat, dedicated to transporting agricultural produce, has commenced from Malé to L. Atoll. Furthermore, a team from STELCO has conducted a survey related to the generators being installed under the Addu electricity project.
Read More →Highlighting the importance of raising parental awareness regarding childhood cancer and early detection, the First Lady requested full cooperation for healthcare professionals. In line with the World Health Organization's childhood cancer targets, and to enhance treatment and awareness for the disease in the Maldives, the Cancer Society of Maldives and Male' City Group of Hospitals are scheduled to hold the "Caring Beyond the Cure: Mental Health in Childhood Cancer" workshop at Dharumavantha Hospital.
Read More →New Deans have been appointed to various faculties of the Islamic University of the Maldives. Maryam Neem Nasrullah and Aishath Leem Nasrullah achieved the position of top students of the GDh. Atoll Education Centre for the 2023-2024 academic year. Additionally, relevant authorities highlighted the importance of entering national service after pursuing education in the business stream, as well as youth participation from the business sector in nation-building.
Read More →Although treatment for rescued sea turtles continues at the turtle rehabilitation centre run by the Atoll Marine Centre in Lh. Naifaru, the services of its marine floating cage have been temporarily suspended due to the island's land reclamation project. Former Minister Mohamed Aslam spoke about the importance of proactive and meticulous planning to protect against the dangers of climate change. Ahead of the school reopening weekend on September 20, the National Meteorological Service issued a white alert for the entire Maldives, advising sea travelers to be cautious as winds were expected to gust between 35 and 40 miles per hour, accompanied by rough seas.
Read More →While it was reported on September 17, 2026, that the United States refused to issue visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation to attend the 81st United Nations (UN) General Assembly, he will address the assembly via a pre-recorded video message. In his address to the General Assembly, Abbas will reiterate Palestine's commitment to the two-state solution and international law, while warning that Israeli settlement expansion and violence in the West Bank are narrowing the chances for establishing an independent state. Additionally, in this speech, he will announce the date for holding legislative elections and condemn Israel's attacks on Gaza.
Read More →Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan has given assurance that there will be no food shortages in the Maldives. As Women's Day was celebrated in the police service, it was revealed that the number of women working in the Maldives Police Service has risen to over 1,300, with women now accounting for more than 20 percent of the entire institution. Eldar Khafizov, a 55-year-old tourist from Kazakhstan who went on a deep dive near Fuvahmulah, was already deceased by the time he was taken to Fuvahmulah Hospital after his condition deteriorated. In addition, the R. Maakurathu Council organized a special trip to an uninhabited island with the island's residents to collect palm fronds.
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