A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
PPM’s PG leader Ahmed Nihan speaks at the ceremony in which CMEC handed over 1,500 flats to the Maldivian government. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Parliamentary group leader of ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Ahmed Nihan, struck back at former president Mohamed Nasheed on Monday, claiming that he was mocking China. Speaking at a ceremony held […]
Jumhoory Party leader Qasim Ibrahim speaks to Mihaaru. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU Financially stricken Villa Group face major staff cuts as more employees are made redundant from its main company and other branches under the Villa umbrella. Executive Director for Finance, Simad Ibrahim, stated on Tuesday that the company is being restructured and laying off more […]
Chinese president Xi Jinping greets Maldives president Abdulla Yameen during the former’s visit to the Maldives in 2014. President Abdulla Yameen and first lady Fathimath Ibrahim arrived in China on a State Visit on Wednesday afternoon. Mihaaru understands that the presidential couple had stayed in Singapore for two days prior. The Maldivian delegation accompanying Yameen […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 6th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: The state-owned enterprises have held hands together to fulfil the government’s ‘Hiyaa’ housing pledge. They have initiated to fulfil this pledge. Followed by the state-owned enterprises committing to build flats and making announcements inviting parties to […]
The Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (MCFTA) which was passed by the Maldivian Parliament recently is likely to be signed during Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen’s three-day visit to Beijing which begins today, 6 December, a Maldivian official said. A brief note issued on Monday said the trip will take place from 6 to 9 December. “High-level […]
A well-being poll of Maldivians could give the first indication of how people might vote in presidential elections next year. A thousand people are being surveyed as part of the Gallup World Poll, which includes the Maldives for the first time, and covers a number of topics such as corruption, governance, job quality and citizen […]
Inaugural CX Conference Maldives, hosted by the Customer Experience Foundation (CXFO) in association with the CXFO community in the Maldives concluded with huge success. With more than 150 participants, the conference kicked off at Paradise Island Resort Maldives on 5th December. Some of the most influential Customer Experience leaders shared insights during the conference. Participants […]
MPL and MTCC sign agreement awarding the renovation of the quay walls of Male Commercial Harbour and T-Jetty to MTCC. PHOTO/MPL Maldives Ports Ltd (MPL) on Tuesday awarded the project to restore the quay walls of the Commercial Harbour and T-Jetty in capital Male to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) for MVR 9 million. […]
The barge “Kurimagu 7” of MTCC, carrying 3,300 tonnes of aggregate to HDh Kulhudhuffushi, capsized after it was caught in a storm. PHOTO/READER Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) on Tuesday revealed that its barge, which capsized while carrying 3,300 tonnes of construction aggregate to Haa Dhaal atoll Kulhudhuffushi island last Thursday, had been insured. […]