Political party
People's National Congress (PNC)
In the news, last 90 days
Politics
Current political party leadership in the Maldives lacks quality: Rasheed
Former MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonda) said political parties in the Maldives are suffering from a lack of quality leadership, criticizing the MDP for overlooking the recruitment of members into the ruling PNC and for sitting at the same table with PNC leaders. He warned that if the country continues on its current trajectory, a significant number of foreigners could be permanently settled without the public's knowledge.
Politics
PNC secures significant victory in LGA board election
The People's National Congress (PNC) won two seats on the Local Government Authority (LGA) board, with candidate Ali Ahmed taking the councils' seat 314 votes to 227 over MDP's Ali Zafir, and Mariyam Zeena winning the Women's Development Committee presidents' contest 93 votes to 67 against MDP's Mariyam Neena. The result gives the party a greater role in island administration and decentralised governance.
Politics
Parliament Committee sets 19 November deadline for State Budget...
Parliament's Budget Review Committee has unanimously agreed to complete its examination of the proposed MVR 59.7 billion State Budget for 2027 by 19 November. The budget, submitted by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, represents a MVR 4.5 billion reduction from the MVR 64.2 billion approved for 2026.
Politics
Rejection of no-confidence motion reflects public trust in government: Economic Minister
Parliament rejected a no-confidence motion against Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed, who said the decision reflects public trust in the government's policies. He credited President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's leadership and economic policies with preventing bankruptcy and improving the Maldives' credit rating, and thanked the Speaker, the PNC Parliamentary Group Leader and PNC members for their support.
Politics
No-confidence motion against Saeed fails in Parliament
A no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed failed in Parliament, with 10 MPs voting in favor and 54 ruling PNC MPs voting to retain the minister. The motion, submitted by 13 opposition MDP MPs, raised five concerns including the black-market dollar exchange rate and SEZ Act amendments, and Saeed rejected the allegations during the sitting.
Politics
Minister: We supplied 80% more dollars than MDP administration
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed told Parliament that the PNC administration supplied USD 1.9 billion in US dollars to banks during its first three years, 80 percent more than the MDP administration did in its last three, while responding to a no-confidence motion filed against him by the MDP. He said the Maldives Monetary Authority, not he, formulates foreign exchange policy, and defended the increase of the mandatory USD exchange requirement from 20 to 40 percent.
Politics
Economic Minister Saeed's no-confidence motion in Majlis on 4 Nov
A no-confidence motion against Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has been scheduled for the 4 Nov Parliament session, filed in August by 13 MDP lawmakers who cite six grounds including mishandling of state finances and failure to control the black-market dollar rate. It is the third such motion against a cabinet minister of the current administration, after two earlier motions were defeated by the PNC supermajority.
Economy
MPs Saleem, Fazad reappointed to lead 2027 Budget Review Committee
MPs Ahmed Saleem and Ali Fazad were unanimously appointed Chair and Vice Chair of the parliamentary Budget Review Committee reviewing the proposed MVR 59.7 billion 2027 State Budget. The proposed budget is MVR 4.5 billion lower than the approved 2026 budget, with total expenditure projected at MVR 52.6 billion.
Politics
PNC is a party that incited discord with neighboring countries while in opposition, and they continue to do the same now that they are in government: Shahid
At the 38th meeting of the MDP's fourth National Congress session on Sunday night, former Foreign Minister and MDP President Abdulla Shahid accused the ruling PNC of inciting discord with neighboring countries and of deceiving the public over the Fushidhiggaru Lagoon project, which he said had absorbed $800 million in public funds. The MDP passed a resolution calling on the government to hold a public referendum on allocating 500 hectares of Ras Male' land to UAE-based Eagle Hills on a 99-year lease.
Politics
PNC’s LGA victories reaffirm trust in President: Ambassador Mahloof
Maldives Ambassador to Japan Ahmed Mahloof said the People's National Congress (PNC) victories in the Local Government Authority (LGA) board elections reaffirm trust in President Dr Mohamed Muizzu. The elections held on 31 October selected island council and women's development committee representatives, with PNC candidates Ali Ahmed and Mariyam Zeena winning their respective seats.
Politics
PNC secures island council and WDC seats on LGA board
The ruling People's National Congress (PNC) won both contested seats — island council and Women's Development Committee (WDC) — on the Local Government Authority (LGA) board in elections held on 31 Oct, defeating Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidates in each. Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif had already been elected unopposed to represent city councils, completing the LGA board's three elected representatives.
Politics
MDP and PNC only parties contesting Thinadhoo by-election
The Elections Commission announced that the Maldivian Democratic Party and the People's National Congress are the only parties contesting the Thinadhoo Council president by-election, set for 28 November. The poll was triggered after the Local Government Authority declared former council president Shujau Ali's seat vacant following his switch of political party.
Where and about what
alphabetical, from the stories aboveFound by the name in headlines and summaries, so two people who share a name would appear together. Jobs are the words the articles used. Nothing here rates or scores anyone.