A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
After upsetting news for the Indian foreign policy establishment from Sri Lanka (99-year-long lease of Hambantota port to China) and Nepal (China-leaning Left alliance poised to form government after winning elections), there is yet another blow to South Block (India’s power corridors) from its neighbour and SAARC member, Maldives. The Indian Ocean nation, comprising 1,192 […]
Politics overshadowed Fishermen’s Day celebrations Saturday on the island of Ihavandhoo in the northernmost atoll, putting the fisheries ministry at loggerheads with the opposition island council. Ahead of Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee’s arrival for the 37th annual event, the opposition-controlled island council claimed it was ordered to take down ornamental arches deemed insulting towards […]
Baby love! Zoe Foster Blake cuddles up to her three-month old daughter Rudy as she continues to enjoy an idyllic $7,000 per-night Maldives work junket with her family She’s currently enjoying a lavish holiday in the Maldives thanks to her work perks. And the joyous holiday continued for Zoe Foster Blake on Sunday when she […]
On the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Bhutan, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed greetings and good wishes, in separate messages, to the King of Bhutan, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Prime Minister of Bhutan, His Excellency Lyonchoen Tshering Tobgay. In his message to the King, […]
Philanthropist and co-founder of the Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates speaks during a session of the One Planet Summit on December 12, 2017, at La Seine Musicale venue on l’ile Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, southwest of Paris. The French President hosts 50 world leaders for the “One Planet Summit”, hoping to jump-start the transition to a greener […]
The number of tourist arrivals in the Maldives during 2017 is expected to be 7 percent more compared to previous year. According to Tourism Minister Mr Moosa Zameer’s statement given to “Avas”, at the end of this year, 1.3 million tourists are estimated to have arrived in the Maldives. This is around 7% increase compared […]
The GOLD 100 award is an award presented by Corporate Maldives to recognize achievement mainly in the business sector of the Maldives. The annual presentation Gala ceremony features appearances by top business individuals in the Maldives. The first GOLD 100 Gala ceremony was held on February 21st, 2017, to honour and respect the top 100 […]
The man that was rescued while drifting away near Villimale and Feydhoo Finolhu on December 16, 2017. PHOTO / POLICE An expat who had drifted away while trying to save another expat on a drifting dinghy, was rescued by the police on Saturday. According to the police, the two expats were rescued from the waters […]
The entrance to the criminal court in the capital Male. MIHAARU FILE PHOTO/NISHAN ALI The Criminal Court has gone into recess, affective December 16, till the end of the month, the court declared Sunday. According to the court, even though it would be temporarily halting some hearings, it would still hear remand cases and continue […]