A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Abdullah Rasheed Mohamed with Maldives Correctional Service officers — The Maldives Medical Council on Wednesday revealed that it will be investigating the doctor who treated the May Day protestor who died in custody, for negligence. Earlier in the week, the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) and the National Integrity Commission (NIC) had also […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have arrived back in Malé this afternoon, at the conclusion of the official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit was made at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and the Supreme Commander […]
A housing ministry worker handles complaints submitted by the public regarding flat distribution of the government’s first social housing project. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday searched the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure’s headquarters for evidence after numerous complaints of corruption were lodged at the institution about the distribution of flats […]
On World Mental Health Day earlier this month, 27-year-old Aisha* Mohamed was eating fried chicken at a seaside cafe in the Maldivian capital Malé. Her laughter hid the long day she had had. Her humour also concealed issues that affected her more. Issues that affect many Maldivians who have challenges diagnosing and treating them. “Three […]
App developers at Investment Forum 2016 – Sun.mv Five Best App Challenge, a mobile application software development challenge will be organised by the Ministry of Economic Development, with the purpose of bringing progress to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Maldives. According to a publication by the Ministry, this competition is aimed at […]
Luxury resort Kanuhura Maldives rolls out its festive program, which includes bespoke festive options for luxury travellers. Highlights of the Christmas and New Year high season include gourmet dining across its eight restaurants and bars culminating in a stunning poolside Christmas Eve gala dinner and a Great Gatsby-themed New Year’s Eve party on the beach […]
The High Court on Wednesday began hearing an appeal from a man found guilty of planting a bomb near the official presidential residence in November 2015. After a secret trial, Mohamed Ubaid was handed a 17-year jail term in June last year along with co-defendants Zihan Ahmed and Thal’ath Mohamed. A fourth suspect, Mohamed Mamdhooh, […]
Two separate investigations are under way into the death of a Maafushi inmate who died while being treated at a Malé hospital, with his family alleging he was denied medical treatment. The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives and the National Integrity Commission are probing the custodial death on October 10 of Abdulla Rasheed, who […]
Bangladeshi police have concluded that Raudha Athif, a 21-year-old Maldivian medical student who was found hanged in her college dorm room, committed suicide after a breakup with her boyfriend. In a report submitted Tuesday to the Rajshahi metropolitan court, the criminal investigation department dismissed allegations of murder from her father, Dr Mohamed Athif, Bangladesh’s The Daily Star reported. […]