A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The government of India will not interfere in the civil affairs of Maldives, says Deputy Speaker of People’s Majlis, Hulhu-Henveyru MP Reeko Moosa Manik. The ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) parliamentarian, Reeko made the comment in an interview on Public Service Media (PSM) News’ show “Gondi Vikkumaai, Vote Vikkun Nimumakah” last Sunday night. Reeko […]
The State Trading Organisation (STO)’s ready-mix concrete factory used to be, which is up for sale — Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure on Monday announced that no bids for the new plots of land in Male were presented at the time of the bid closing. The housing ministry had announced 19 plots of land in […]
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has handed Aminath Nashida from the Maldives the opportunity to study at Seoul National University. She will form part of the Dream Together study programme in the South Korean capital. This aims to promote global development by training people to lead sport in underdeveloped countries. World-class education is […]
The four members who lost their seats following Supreme Court’s ruling, speaking to the press. PHOTO / MIHAARU The Elections Commission on Sunday night announced parliamentary by-elections for the disputed constituencies, while both the opposition and the government supporters celebrated Maldives’ top court’s decision. In an ambiguous verdict that was released by the Supreme Court […]
Ministry of Economic Development along with UNDP and Techstars have begun a training program to educate trainers on training young entrepreneurs. This 2-day program is held at the conference room of Salt Café along with 35 community leaders. Techstars is a worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed and this is the first time that Economic […]
Aishath Shimreen, 17, who has been missing since Sunday — The police on Monday announced that they are searching for a girl who went missing in Male. The missing girl is Aishath Shimreen, 17, from the island of Hanyaameedhoo in northern Haa Dhaalu atoll. According to the police, the missing persons case was filed on […]
Chef Willment Leong speaks during his Special Masterclass at HIH. PHOTO/BBM Renowned Chef Willment Leong, the founder and chairman of the Thailand Culinary Academy, held a special culinary masterclass in Hulhule Island Hotel on Saturday. Hosted jointly by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Service (MECS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM), the masterclass took place with over 145 […]
A board of directors meeting of national bank, Bank Of Maldives (BML) has appointed the company’s new Chairperson in Saeedha Umar. Ms Umar is the Policy Consultant at Ministry of Economic Development as well as the co-chair of China Maldives Free Trade Agreement Working Group. In addition to this, the newly appointed Chairperson of BML […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom expressed profound gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional work undertaken by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) in making Rasrani Bageecha a reality. During the meeting held at The President’s Office this afternoon President Yameen expressed his sincere thanks to MNDF and SIVEC. He stated that the public would […]