Local Government Authority

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Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer.

Zameer says health prevents him from serving

Shujau Ali, the President of the V. Thinadhoo Island Council, has officially signed with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). His move follows a successful election bid where he initially contested and won his seat on The Democrats' ticket.

Thinadhoo Council President removed from duties over alleged party floor-crossing

From the ceremony held for the swearing-in of newly elected local councillors and the signing of the declaration of office by Women's Development Committee (WDC) members.

It has been decided that chairpersons of WDCs in cities will receive a monthly remuneration of MVR 41,000, while those in islands will receive MVR 21,000 per month

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu during a meeting held with the members of the HDh. Hirimaradhoo Island Council in 2024.

Services halted due to lack of names for the atoll offices

Former Supreme Court Justice Husnu Al Suood.

Establishment of atoll offices is a deliberate violation of the law! They must be prosecuted: Suood

President Dr. Muizzu meets with the Baa Atoll Council (File Photo).

President Muizzu re-establishes Atoll Offices, restoring administrative structure from Maumoon's era

Newly elected councilors sworn in, WDC members sign declarations.

Newly elected councilors sworn in, WDC members sign declarations

From a meeting of the Local Government Authority (LGA).

President Muizzu is stripping councils of their autonomy following his electoral defeat in the local elections!

Hussain Ziyad, Member of Parliament for the Vaikaradhoo constituency.

Ziyad: Approximately 600 employees of abolished atoll councils remain in limbo

From a meeting of the LGA Board.

Bill to strip LGA Board of powers sent to Decentralized Committee for review

A meeting of the Local Government Authority (LGA) Board.

Following decision to hand over administration of atolls to LGA, government proposes amendment to bring LGA employees under jurisdiction of Civil Service

Local Government Authority (LGA).

Swearing-in ceremonies for newly elected councilors will be held simultaneously across all islands

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s Minister of Finance, Moosa Zameer

Minister Moosa Zameer appointed as President of LGA

Following the dissolution of atoll councils, the Ministry of Local Government in Malé has decided to take over the direct administration of atoll offices. | MGA

Constitution does not permit unelected officials to govern administrative divisions if Atoll Councils are abolished: Suood

Following the dissolution of atoll councils, the Ministry of Local Government in Malé has decided to take over the direct administration of atoll offices. | LGA

Newly elected councilors to be sworn in on May 17

Hoarafushi Council President receives red-carpet welcome upon returning to office following unjust LGA suspension

Ahmed Shafeeq, who served as a member for Meemu Atoll in the People's Majlis. | RaajjeMV

Merging elections is an attempt to marginalize and impoverish public into subjugation; if implemented, a significant portion of Constitution will be lost: Ahmed Shafeeq

Government halts housing projects in Kulhudhuffushi City. | AI

Government housing projects in Kulhudhuffushi remain stalled, while the administration has withheld approval for the City Council’s independent housing initiative for over a year!

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu delivers remarks during a special Taraweeh prayer gathering hosted by the PNC. | PNC

Despite President Muizzu’s claims that projects in 57 islands remain stalled due to local councils, recent amendments to the Decentralization Act prove these assertions to be false

Protest held following the suspension of Hoarafushi council president

Protest staged in Hoarafushi following council president’s suspension

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