Maldives appoints New Vice President

World

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen today appointed the Finance Minister of his cabinet Abdulla Jihad as the Vice President following the removal of Vice Presidency post last year, President's Office said.

He took his oath of office at the President’s Office at a ceremony held this afternoon. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice, Hon. Uz. Abdulla Saeed.

Former Finance Minister Abdulla Jihad was appointed to the cabinet in March 2012 soon after President Mohamed Nasheed was ousted on February 2012, then Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed took over the government. Vice Presidency post has been vacant after Ahmed Adeeb was removed from his position through the parliament in November 2015.

Comments

Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments

Most Reviews

August 26, 2024

- 317 - 0

AKD launches manifesto with pledge to abolish EP, enact new constitution

August 22, 2024

- 198 - 0

SC orders immediate LG elections; cites voter rights violation

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Election Commission to immediately proceed with the postponed Local Government Elections.

August 23, 2024

- 185 - 0

Shakib Al Hasan charged for alleged murder

August 21, 2024

- 185 - 0

Thalatha resigns from Parliament

Ratnapura District Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Thalatha Athukorala has informed Parliament that she decides to resign from her position as Member of Parliament.

August 26, 2024

- 181 - 0

Catholic Bishops’ Conference calls on voters to choose next leader wisely

August 22, 2024

- 147 - 0

Australia’s United Petroleum to commence retail operations from Sep.

United Petroleum (UP) was launched in Sri Lanka today and will commence retail fuel operations in September with 150 dealer owned and operated fuel stations.