A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Inside an execution chamber. A government official has revealed that pending incomplete legal procedures is the reason behind the delay in implementing capital punishment in the Maldives. President Abdulla Yameen had announced during a ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) ceremony in August that the Maldives will commence executions before the end of last September. […]
President Abdulla Yameen condemned the opposition’s “anarchist and ruinous ideology” at an event with senior citizens Monday night. While the “main source of guidance” for the Maldives at present are the principles of democracy, Yameen said, “nothing can come before the nation’s stability and peace and love of the country.” “Democracy will not be instilled through […]
Abdullah Rasheed Mohamed with Maldives Correctional Service officers A man who was arrested during the major May Day rally in 2015 passed away on Monday whilst serving his sentence. According to Maldives Correctional Service (MCS)’s spokesperson, Abdullah Rasheed Mohamed, 51, from capital Male was convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer during the rally on May […]
Former president Gayoom (R) shakes the hand of his half-brother and incumbent president Yameen at a ceremony. FILE PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayyoom has honoured Maldives’ first three presidents – including his half-brother and current political rival Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom – claiming that they were instrumental in initiating and preserving the development in […]
Mohamed Shakir, the newly appointed state minister of education President Abdulla Yameen has appointed Mohamed Shakir of Haa Alif atoll Dhidhdhoo island as a new state minister at the Ministry of Education. Shakir had previously served as the director of the education ministry’s Administrative Department. The newly appointed Shakir is a veteran in the field […]
On the occasion of World Post Day, Maldives Post has introduced “Pik Post” with self-service facilities. These new services were introduced by Home Minister Mr Azleen Ahmed and in his speech he highlighted on the developments brought about in the postal services by Maldives Post. He also stated that for a country where e-commerce is […]
Maldives Ports Ltd (MPL) main building in capital Male. PHOTO/MIHAARU An audit report has revealed that over MVR 350,000 had gone missing from Southern Transport Link (STL), the company which provides transportation in the southern atolls of Addu and Fuvahmulah. According to the audit report which was released October 2, the missing funds should have […]
Former lawmaker of Kaashidhoo Constituency and owner of Yacht Tours Abdulla Jabir PHOTO:PARLIAMENT The Civil Court has ordered Yacht Tours, the company of former President Mohamed Nasheed’s advisor Abdulla Jabir, to pay USD 3.6 million (over MVR 55 million) to the state. The court issued the verdict after Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) sued Yacht […]
Maldives is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is a relaxing place if you want to get away from the worries and stress, and the incredibly fast paced urban life. Maldives is one of those places where one goes to experience Nirvana in the lap of luxury and nature, surrounded by […]