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Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states; "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and...
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All state organisations, just like private companies, are required to prepare annual financial statements, and get them audited by an external auditor. The external auditors are required to examine, inspect...
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Since 2004, the Maldives started her journey to move towards a modern democracy and this was cemented with the enactment of the new constitution in 2008 by President Maumoon Abdul...
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On 2 September 2021, the Government of Maldives issued another USD200 million Sukuk, or Islamic bond, in addition to the USD300 million issued in March (USD200 million) and April (USD100...
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In an optimal system, the three powers that run a country are clearly defined, boundaries are drawn, and checks and balances are in place. In an optimal situation, those in...
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It is a foregone conclusion that Maldivian democracy is not only a fledgling in terms of how young it is, but the administration of Maldives in action is also a...
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On 9 August 2021, Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer announced the decision to avail a further USD30 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in addition to the USD28.9 million...
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With the announcement of further extending the powers of the enforcing authority, there is cause for concern. Around the world, news is abundant of un-democratic evolutions to law enforcement, where...
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Since 1909, Moody’s has been a key component in the surveillance of the capital market, with humble beginnings in the American Stock Exchange. The entirety of their work is to...
