Majlis accepts bill on declaring assets of top officials
20 August 2008

The People's Majlis has accepted a bill on declaring assets of ministers, advisers, ambassadors and members of Majlis submitted by Dhaalu member ADK Nashid. The bill was debated extensively in the Majlis for two days and several members of the Majlis participated in the debate. The bill was seeking to make it mandatory for top government officials to declare their assets as a measure to ensure accountability and transparency.

During the debate members voiced their concern about corruption which they said has become a plague destroying the society and its values. Full Article


I have dedicated my life for the country: Gayoom
20 August 2008

DRP Leader and presidential candidate President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has said he has dedicated 30 years of his life, in the service of the people and he has done his best to develop the country and improve the living standard of the people during his presidency. Full Article

Policy on reducing cost of living is reducing govt. wastage - Anni
20 August 2008

MDP presidential candidate Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) has revealed that the cornerstone of the MDP policy of bringing down the cost of living of the citizens will be to reduce government wastage and removing unfair taxes. Full Article

JP to introduce income tax
20 August 2008

The resolution on bringing an end to the government policy on banning tourist guest houses in atoll was passed by the Majlis with the full support Jumhoory Party (JP) and that the party will be the first to implement a full fledged income tax system , according to Dhaalu MP Ahmed Nashid. Full Article

Vegetable and fruit prices to increase
20 August 2008

It is likely that vegetable and fruit prices will increase for the Ramazan, according to traders engaged in the import and retailing of fruits and vegetables. Full Article


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