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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

2017

Toddy tapper counciler

From a shirtless toddy tapper to a suited councilman

2 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.com website on 5th June 2017. The following is a loose translation: – Habeeb said, even though, he is a toddy tapper, as long he is loyal to people, anything could be made possible – After swearing in as a councilman, Habeeb climbed and tapped a coconut tree […]

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3 min read

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Earthenware discovered in an excavation in H.A. Utheemu.

Beneath Utheemu: Maldives’ buried history

3 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 28th May 2017. The following is a loose translation: The island of Utheemu Island in Haa Alifu Atoll, is historically famous for its rich history. There is plenty of unearthed evidence that points to that. The biggest heirloom is Utheemu Ganduvaru (Utheemu Palace), a monument […]

Ambassador of Maldives to Bangladesh presents Letter of Credence - Photo: Foreign Ministry

Maldives’ first female Ambassador to Bangladesh appointed

1 min read

The first female Ambassador of Maldives to Bangladesh, Aishath Shaan Shakir has presented her Letter of Credence and Letter of Recall of her predecessor to the President of Bangladesh, Md. Abdul Hamid. Ambassador Aishath Shaan Shakir was joined at the ceremony held at ‘Bangabhaban’ the official residence-cum-office of the President of Bangladesh by the Third […]

Hulhumalé with planned phase 2

A new chapter in Hulhumalé city’s development

6 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 24th May 2017. The following is a loose translation with added background information: 7000 flat work started Road construction and other facilities’ work ongoing Service providers increased From afar the scenery looks rather different. What you see is just a small sandbank. What is said […]

Rah Falhu project

Rah Falhu: a formation of a new Maldives tourism city

5 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.com website on 23rd May 2017. The following is a loose translation and background included for reference: – A major part of the project will be completed next year – Will hold a special place for Maldivians – With 3 resorts — a world-class service What is visible […]

family court

New marriages lower, senior divorces soar

4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 16th May 2017. The following is a loose translation, including the graphical illustrations: Population wise Maldives is infamous for having a high divorce rate. However, when we look at the latest marriage-divorce statistics the big real picture seem to appear rather different: the figures showed, […]