A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
PPM’s parliamentary group pose for picture with Swiss Ambassador to Asia Pacific Region after a meeting on the political landscape of the Maldives. There is no more propaganda that convicted former President Mohamed Nasheed’s team can spread about the Maldives in Europe as they have lost their credibility, proclaimed ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s […]
The Omani national team has arrived in the Maldives for their match against their local counterpart in the qualifying rounds for the Asian Cup. The team arrived on Sunday evening and is staying at Hotel Jen in capital city Malé. Three of the team’s foreign players had also arrived with them. These players had not […]
The family of Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim has asked Maldivian authorities to extend his medical leave for a fourth time on doctor’s advice. According to local media reports, Gasim’s son Ibrahim Siyad Gasim wrote to the Maldives Correctional Service saying doctors had advised him to stay in Singapore until October 28 for tests. Gasim, […]
Taxpayer Service Centre in MIRA’s main office. FILE PHOTO/MIHAARU Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has filed 12 cases of tax evasion at the Civil Court. The lawsuits were filed on September 27 against companies and individuals for evading the Goods and Services Tax (GST) they owed to MIRA. Collectively, all 12 parties owe MVR 5 […]
Police arrest Afrah Abdul Razzaq, 21, a suspect wanted in connection to the murder of Mohamed Anas. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Police on Sunday arrested one of two suspects wanted in connection to the murder of Mohamed Anas in late July. Police revealed that Afrah Abdul Razzaq, 21, was found hiding in a house near Jalaluddin […]
Raajje TV has plans to appeal the Maldives Broadcasting Commission decision to fine the station, also saying Monday it is suing the police for negligence over a 2013 arson attack that destroyed its studio. The opposition-aligned station was fined MVR 500,000 ($32,467) for airing comments the broadcasting regulator claimed posed a threat to national security […]
Firefighters at the scene where Prosecutor General Aishath Bisham’s car was torched. PHOTO / MNDF Prosecutor General (PG) Aishath Bisham’s car was torched during the early hours of Monday. According to the police, the arson attack took place at around 3:00 a.m. whilst it was parked in Henveiru ward of capital Male City. The police […]
Maldives flagship carrier Maldivian has announced that they are to expand their seaplane operations with 5 more aircrafts expected to enter into service soon. “Maldivian will take delivery of a new DH-6 Twin Otter aircraft next month. Three more similar aircraft would enter into service early 2018.” Abdul Haris, Managing Director of Island Aviation Services […]
Aerial view of reclaimed area in G. Dh. Thinadhoo. TWO THOUSAND ISLES PHOTO / AISHATH NAJ Three people were injured in an accident that took place late on Sunday night in the island of Thinadhoo in southern Gaafu Dhaalu atoll. The accident took place at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday night when two motorbikes collided […]