A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Big B with his Pink-themed birthday cake last year (Image: Viral Bhayani) For Amitabh Bachchan, birthday celebrations are just a waste of time. While family and fans are going gaga about his 75th birthday on October 11, Big B is in no mood for celebrations. There were reports that Bachchan Sr would be flying off […]
Veligaa Hardware introduces well-known German brand Metabo, power tools to the Maldivian Market. While introducing the 90-year-old brand which is used in 120 countries, Director of Veligaa Hardware, Zaid Mohamed stated that the company always tries to bring good quality tools and equipment in order to provide the best services to its customers. He also […]
Maldivian has opened a new cargo office to provide cargo services within the Maldives. The office was officially opened by Minister of Economic Development Mr Mohamed Saeed. Addressing the gathering at the opening, Minister highlighted that Maldivian Cargo service was introduced as a result of the efforts to expand the airline’s services to its customers. He […]
The Maldives prisons authority has formally sought police assistance to bring back Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim, whose medical leave in Singapore expired Monday night. Gasim, sentenced to three years in absentia for attempted bribery, was released on medical furlough for cardiovascular treatment in September. He was initially given 10 days medical leave which was […]
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) signed an agreement with Train.With.Kai to carry out a fitness boot camp program for its employees. The contract was signed by Club MTCC, Secretary General Mr Mohamed Luayyu and Co-Founder of Train.With.Kai, Ms Aminath Thoriga. A 3-month long program named “Fitness Boot Camp Program” will be conducted for 50 employees. Maintaining […]
People pictured in front of the Family Court in Male. PHOTO/SOCIAL MEDIA There was an increase in the number of marriages and divorces registered in the month of July compared to the corresponding period last year, statistics show. According to the statistics released by the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA), 556 marriages were registered last […]
Mid-Henveiru MP Ali Azim speaking to the press during a rally. PHOTO / MIHAARU Mid Henveiru MP Ali Azim was on Wednesday issued a summons from Maldives Police Service. According to the lawmaker’s Twitter, the summoning order was for 12 pm on Thursday. MP Azim, who is the deputy leader of the main opposition Maldivian […]
Delays in carrying out the death penalty due will be resolved by October 8, the home minister has said, despite international condemnation of the country resuming executions. The Maldives in 2014 ended a six-decade moratorium on capital punishment, with President Abdulla Yameen previously declaring the island nation would be ready for executions last month. “By […]
The closed-door trial of a religious scholar accused of performing a sexual act with a minor while in a position of trust began Wednesday. The preliminary hearing involving Sheikh Mohamed Shafiu was closed to the media and public to protect the rights of the underage student, who accused the former university lecturer of sexual assault. […]