A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
EU parliamentary members’ delegate meets with Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim. | Photo: Foreign Ministry The European Union parliamentary delegate who had arrived in Maldives for a two-day fact-finding mission has met with Dr Mohamed Asim, the Maldivian Foreign Minister. Foreign Ministry had stated the EU delegate had met with the local Foreign Minister for […]
The Kulhudhuffushi council expects about 2,500 trees and plants to be felled or removed from the island’s mangrove forest for the construction of an airport. With dredging and land reclamation expected to begin in early November, the wetland area in the island’s northern end is now under the authority of the Regional Airports department of […]
Hearings in the trial of six suspects accused of murdering liberal blogger Yameen Rasheed continue to be closed at the request of the Prosecutor General’s office. PG office spokesman Ahmed Thaufeeg, who previously assured that public hearings will be held in the future, told the Maldives Independent that a hearing on Sunday afternoon was closed because […]
You know about the irresistible beaches, luxurious water bungalows perched over the turquoise waters and the plethora of water sports Maldives offers. However, Maldives also guarantees an enjoyable shopping experience. Here are some places you should visit when in Maldives for a top-notch shopping experience. Agora, Malé Offering everything from electronics and cosmetics to candy […]
Recent campaign activities and events of the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives have been funded by the government, the joint opposition parties have alleged. At a coalition press briefing Sunday evening, MP Imthiyaz Fahmy also accused the PPM of using civil servants and employees of independent institutions and state-owned companies to organise party activities. “The […]
The Honourable Jean Lambert, the MEP Chair of the Delegation for Relations with the Countries for South Asia of the European Parliament, has called on President Abdulla Yameen Abdulla, this morning at the President’s Office. During the call, the President welcomed Madame Jean and the delegation from EU Parliament, and stated that the Maldives and […]
In a ceremony held on 30th October at Hotel Jen, Male’, Islanders Tourism and Hospitality Academy (ITHA) was appointed as the Global Education Partner of American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI). The agreement between these two institutes was signed by Chairman of ITHA Mr Abdul Rasheed and Vice President, International Sales of AHLEI Mr […]
Police Commissioner Mohamed Areef (L) and Deputy Police Commissioner Ahmed Saudhi (R) The President’s Office has begun investigating a dispute between the Police Commissioner Ahmed Areef and his deputy Ahmed Saudhi. Mihaaru is aware that the disagreement between the police commissioner and the deputy commissioner is being investigated by a special committee assembled by the president’s […]
Representatives of the opposition coalition met with a visiting European Union delegation Sunday night and sought help to pave the way for an inclusive, free and fair presidential election in 2018. The visit comes after the European Parliament adopted a resolution earlier this month urging Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and to […]