A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Jumhoory Party leader Qasim Ibrahim speaks at opposition coalition rally. Jumhoory Party’s leader Qasim Ibrahim slammed the government’s foreign policy late Tuesday, warning that the Maldives would not receive any aid or assistance in crucial moments should its policy conform only to the interests of a few nations. Qasim, who is currently in Germany for […]
Ongoing construction of the new building at VIA’s waterfront, to house the new range of franchise restaurants. Three groups have expressed interest to operate restaurants in Velana International Airport (VIA), following the bid opened by Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) seeking franchise restaurants and cafe brands to invest in the airport. According to a MACL […]
Police officers stand guard during an operation. FILE PHOTO/MIHAARU A man was arrested from Madduvari island in Raa atoll on Monday after he vandalised a police car and broke its windows. The police said that the incident occurred last Thursday. A 41-year-old local was arrested in relation to the incident, the police spokesperson reported. The […]
The police and an ambulance at the scene of the accident that occurred on Addy City’s link road on December 26, 2017. PHOTO / SOCIAL MEDIA The 13-year-old boy, who was severely injured in an accident that occurred on Addu City’s Link Road on Tuesday, has passed away while being treated at Hithadhoo Regional Hospital. […]
Opposition leaders rallied together and called for unity to face the “disaster” in the Maldives, with one former president comparing the current political crisis to the deadly 2004 tsunami. Ex-leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom made the comparison on National Unity Day, which marks the tsunami that killed 82 people in the Maldives. His bold assertion was […]
Five people have been charged over the sudden death of two young people earlier this year. Ahmed Haameen, a 22-year-old from the island of Thimarafushi in Thaa atoll, and 18-year-old Fathmath Sama, from the capital Malé, died at Hulhumalé beach after renting a guesthouse room for a birthday party on September 28. Initial reports suggested […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 26th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: On President Abdulla Yameen’s current campaign trips to atolls, referring to the opposition coalition, he says as follows. ‘They are coconuts which cannot be identified from which type of tree it came from and just a […]
Technology plays a vital role in Maldives consumer decision-making process. Marketers are coming up with innovative ideas and concepts to satisfy the customer demand. It is evident that staying ahead of the technology ensures survival. Omni- Channel marketing concept focuses on providing the customer a seamless service encounter to make the customer feel convenience and smoothness […]
Popular local band, Detune has been appointed as the new Brand Ambassador of Dhiraagu. Detune Band was officially given the ambassadorship by the CEO and MD of Dhiraagu, Mr Ismail Rasheed, during a special ceremony held at Dhiraagu Head Office on 26 December 2017. During his speech at the ceremony, Mr Ismail Rasheed congratulated the band […]