2017
Our objective of attracting mega investments is to provide employment opportunities for Maldivians – President – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that the main objective of this administration in attracting mega investment projects, such as the Extended Kooddoo Airport project was to increase job opportunities for Maldivians. He made this statement while speaking at the grand opening of the Extended Kooddoo Airport Maldives, held this evening. Addressing the gathering, […]
President Yameen officially inaugurates “Extended Kooddoo Airport Maldives” – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this evening inaugurated the “Extended Kooddoo Airport Maldives”. The new developments include the extension of the airport’s runway from 1200m to 1800m, and the airport being upgraded from category 2C to 3C. The upgrading project also includes a new VIP lounge and 2 additional staff accommodation blocks. The President […]
Maldivian Rescues a Whale Shark
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Judge refuses to release MP Faris as bribery trial begins
MP Faris Maumoon’s bribery trial began Monday with the presiding judge refusing to release the former ruling party lawmaker after more than two months in custody. Dismissing the defence counsel’s arguments, Judge Ali Adam said Faris will remain behind bars because the court believes he may tamper with evidence or attempt to influence witnesses if […]
SAFF U-18 Championship 2017: India 2-1 Maldives: Abhishek Halder stunner seals comeback win for Blues
India U18s registered a 2-1 win over Maldives in their third match in the 2017 SAFF Championships at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu on Monday. Two well-taken first-half goals from Rebello Princeton and Abhishek Haldar enabled the young Blues to crawl back into the game after going behind to a 18th-minute goal by the Red […]
Ex-Presidents call on Maldives to allow JP leader ‘time to recover’ from surgery
Former Presidents Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Mohamed Nasheed Former Presidents Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom and Mohamed Nasheed have called on Maldivian authorities to extend the medical leave of Jumhooree Party leader, Qasim Ibrahim. Following Maldives Correctional Services (MCS) decision to not extend Qasim’s medical leave for the second time, both Maumoon and Nasheed criticized the decision […]
Suspects in custody in relation to stabbing incident were “actively involved”, says police
The two motorbikes that the culprits were on whilst they attacked the individuals; they were left a few meters away from where the incident occurred — The three individuals who were arrested on Sunday in relation to the fatal stabbing that took place in the capital Male late on Saturday night were all “actively involved” […]
President departs to North Huvadhoo Atoll – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this afternoon, departed on a visit to North Huvadhoo Atoll islands of Kooddoo, Kolamaafushi and Villingili. During his visit, the President will inaugurate the Extended Kooddoo Airport Maldives, and will attend the grand opening of Mercure Hotels Maldives Kooddoo. As part of his current visit, the President is scheduled […]