The Maldives Correctional Services has on Thursday released a statement clarifying that their transfer of Jumhooree Party leader Qasim Ibrahim’s to house arrest is only temporary. This was a follow up statement to reports that Qasim had been transferred to house arrest while being hospitalized and undergoing treatment for a cardiovascular ailment. The Correctional Services said that this […]
Surviving species of Acropora photographed in August 2016 at Ari Atoll (All pictures from Coral CPR) Major Study of Maldives Reefs Shows Resilience US-based research group Coral Reef CPR, who have been studying a multitude of locations throughout the Maldives, report that some regions have demonstrated a remarkable resilience to elevated water temperatures, whereas others […]
It is the only one of its kind in the world Cheval Blanc Randheli resort in the Maldives is home to a dedicated Spa island with treatments from Guerlain – the only one of its kind in the world There’s nothing quite like going to a spa for some pampering and relaxation. But one spa […]
The Maldives has reaffirmed its commitment to the ‘India First’ policy in the wake of attempts by China to woo the Indian Ocean archipelago as part of Beijing’s ‘string of pearls’ strategy to encircle India. ‘’The Maldives practices and follows an Indian First policy when it comes to security and peace in the Indian Ocean,’’ […]
On the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Al’haa, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed greetings and good wishes to the leaders and the brotherly people of Islamic countries. In his message, the President noted that Eid-ul-Al’haa is an opportune time for the Muslim Ummah to unify in reinvigorating the true Islamic spirit of peace, giving and […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom attended the Eid prayer this morning at Masjidh Al Sulthan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam. After prayers the President exchanged Eid greetings with the public. President Yameen, in his annual Eid message, encouraged all Maldivians to embrace the true spirit of the occasion; to always work towards harmony and togetherness. Full […]
Liveaboard Association of the Maldives (LAM) has announced that this year’s Maldives Marine Expo exhibition will be held in September. The exhibition will be held from 9th to 11th September at Dharubaaruge. This year’s exhibition is run by Blek Maldives and will be the fourth edition of the exhibition. The exhibition offers a platform for […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom appealed to all to embrace the true spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa and to work towards National harmony at all times. The President made the appeal in his message on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Al’haa. In his message, the President highlighted that the spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa was to work towards harmony instead […]
