Government Oversight Committee
16 Feb 2025 Number M20/M/SM/2025/2
Today the committee reviewed the approval request from the President for the appointed Minister of Tourism and Environment, as per article 129 (a) of the constitution. In this regard, West Henveyru Constituency Member Ali Ibrahim proposed to approve G. Noomaraa Hiya, Thoriq Ibrahim who has been appointed as the Minister of Tourism and Environment by the President as the “Qualifications of Ministers” stated in article 130 of the Constitution of Maldives were fulfilled and the Minister has not violated any of the “Restrictions” stated in article 136 of the constitution. And it was seconded by Dhihdhoo Constituency Member Abdul Latheef Mohamed.
After that, the committee discussed the matter of approving the mandate changes to the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology and Ministry of Health sent by the President as per article 116 (a) of the constitution. In this regard, Central Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ali Fazad proposed to approve the mandate changes to the 3 ministries in accordance with the President’s recommendation. It was seconded by South Mahchangolhi Constituency Member Musthafa Hussain.HHh
The committee then proceeded to attend to the 3 issues sent by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim. With regard to issue of hazardous incidents that are occurring in areas where tourists are active, especially in protected "marine parks" and the issue of lack of monitoring of the “South Ari Protected Area” (SAMPA), Central Fuvahmulah Constituency Member Ali Fazad proposed to send letters to the Ministry of Tourism and Environmentand Environment Protection Agency to clarify the issues and also to meet the relevant officials from the said institutions. It was seconded by Dhihdhoo Constituency Member Abdul Latheef Mohamed.
Lastly, the committee deliberated on the issue of internship amount not being included in the loans given to the MBBS students, and the hardship faced they face to get internship opportunities from IGMH. In this regard, South Hulhumale Constituency Member Dr. Ahmed Shamheed proposed to meet with the Ministry of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development and Ministry of Health to clarify the issue. It was seconded by South Galolhu Constituency Member Meekail Ahmed Naseem.
Details of votes taken in this meeting are on “Votes” section of this page.
Dr. Ahmed Shamheed
South Hulhumale'
Present
Ali Ibrahim
West Henveyru
Present
Meekail Ahmed Nasym
South Galolhu
Present
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Present
Mohamed Ismail
Vilimale'
Present
Ahmed Naseer
Ihavandhoo
Sick Leave
Abdul Latheef Mohamed
Dhidhdhoo
Present
Adam Zahir
Felidhoo
Sick Leave
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed
Meedhoo
Absent
Ali Fazad
Central Fuvahmulah
Present
Abdulla Rasheed
Dhangethi
Present
Mohamed Ismail
Vilimale'
Dr. Ahmed Shamheed
South Hulhumale'
Ali Ibrahim
West Henveyru
Meekail Ahmed Nasym
South Galolhu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Ahmed Naseer
Ihavandhoo
Abdul Latheef Mohamed
Dhidhdhoo
Adam Zahir
Felidhoo
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed
Meedhoo
Ali Fazad
Central Fuvahmulah
Abdulla Rasheed
Dhangethi
Mohamed Ismail
Vilimale'
Dr. Ahmed Shamheed
South Hulhumale'
Ali Ibrahim
West Henveyru
Meekail Ahmed Nasym
South Galolhu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Ahmed Naseer
Ihavandhoo
Abdul Latheef Mohamed
Dhidhdhoo
Adam Zahir
Felidhoo
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed
Meedhoo
Ali Fazad
Central Fuvahmulah
Abdulla Rasheed
Dhangethi
Mohamed Ismail
Vilimale'
Dr. Ahmed Shamheed
South Hulhumale'
Ali Ibrahim
West Henveyru
Meekail Ahmed Nasym
South Galolhu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Ahmed Naseer
Ihavandhoo
Abdul Latheef Mohamed
Dhidhdhoo
Adam Zahir
Felidhoo
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed
Meedhoo
Ali Fazad
Central Fuvahmulah
Abdulla Rasheed
Dhangethi
Mohamed Ismail
Vilimale'
Dr. Ahmed Shamheed
South Hulhumale'
Ali Ibrahim
West Henveyru
Meekail Ahmed Nasym
South Galolhu
Musthafa Hussain
South Mahchangolhi
Ahmed Naseer
Ihavandhoo
Abdul Latheef Mohamed
Dhidhdhoo
Adam Zahir
Felidhoo
Ahmed Siyam Mohamed
Meedhoo
Ali Fazad
Central Fuvahmulah
Abdulla Rasheed
Dhangethi
11 Feb 2025
South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) Issue submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim
Completed
10 Feb 2025
Issue of approving appointed cabinet Minister
Completed
10 Feb 2025
Issue of Approving Mandate of 3 Ministries with Changes
Completed
14 Jan 2025
Marin Park Issue submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim
Completed
14 Jan 2025
Issue related to Loan and Internship of MBBS Students submitted by North Galolhu Constituency Member Mohamed Ibrahim
Completed
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