A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Lawyers speak to press after presenting a “great, big” Constitution to the Attorney General. Lawyers, who have been suspended over submitting a petition to the Supreme Court, declared Monday that the authorities’ decision to take action against them instead of addressing the issues highlighted in their petition is a great injustice. A large number of […]
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Thoriq Ibrahim have stated that they are preparing to establish “Island Waste Management Centers” in each and every island of Maldives by the end of next year. According to Thoriq, this plan will be implemented under the recent “Comprehensive Waste Management” policy of the government. Individuals will be given […]
Maldives Travel Awards today marked the launching of nominations for the Gala Edition 2017, at a corporate evening hosted for Travel Awards sponsors and partners in Anantara Dhigu Resort Maldives. Launched in 2012, Maldives Travel Awards celebrates the leading travel properties, outstanding achievements in service and product innovation. For the first time in 2017, Travel […]
Newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu). | Photo: Avas Archive The recently appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) said that should the self-exiled former President Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) frequent Lanka – he could be apprehended and returned back to Maldives, pointing out the strong possibility of executing it. […]
JP leader Qasim Ibrahim exits the Criminal Court after a hearing. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim’s legal team on Sunday evening filed the appeal for his bribery conviction. The former Maamigili MP’s legal team had announced their decision to appeal his jail sentence of three years, two months and 12 […]
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, is extending an Abu Dhabi government grant worth AED18.4 million to the Maldivian government. The grant seeks to support the balance of payments in the Maldives, improve the overall economic situation in the country, and aid the Maldivian government in achieving its […]
The Department of Judicial Administration has suspended 54 lawyers who tried to submit a petition outlining serious concerns with the judiciary to the Supreme Court, barring them from appearing in any court in the Maldives. In an announcement late Sunday night, the DJA, which functions under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court, contended that the […]
A ceremony was held on Sunday evening, in front of RaajjeTV main office in the capital Malé City, where the station’s staff members contributed to the ‘Maldives with Rohingya’ fund — Photo by: Mohamed Sharuhaan RaajjeTV’s special telethon, Maldives with Rohingya, began on Sunday afternoon. The 24-hour telethon will end at 2:30 pm Monday, and […]
Former Attorney General Husnu Al-Suood with the copy of the “big” Constitution that was presented to the Attorney General’s Office. PHOTO / TWITTER A team of lawyers on Sunday presented Attorney General Mohamed Anil with a “great big” copy of the Maldivian Constitution. The literally and physically “great big” Constitution, which is printed in colour, […]