A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Government plans to develop a cafe on the Male Friday Mosque site have stalled after a backlash on social media, including criticism from a former president. The Male’ Friday Mosque, built in 1658, is on UNESCO’s Tentative World Heritage List and is described as “the most important heritage site of the country” and “one of […]
President Abdulla Yameen shakes hands with attendees at the National Youth Awards 2017. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU President Abdulla Yameen has declared that he has no plans to construct more jails for the youth, but rather he wants to engage the youth in activities that will strengthen and build the economy. Speaking at the National Youth […]
President Abdulla Yameen speaks at the National Youth Awards 2017. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Loans are a vital necessity to develop and improve the state of the nation, declared President Abdulla Yameen on Sunday. Speaking at the Youth Awards ceremony held at Dharubaaruge convention centre, the president responded to the opposition’s criticism of the government’s policy […]
The Auditor General’s Forum is the Maldives’ national platform for all professional auditors and accountants to address strategic issues that are shaping the operating environment of organizations today and gain insights to effectively manage the associated risks of business. Invited to address the gathering were Sri Lankan professionals Arjuna Herath, Senior Partner Ernest & Young […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that Maldivian youth should, through active participation, be the embodiment of national progress. The President made this statement while speaking at the event held this evening to celebrate this year’s Youth Day. The event was organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. While speaking at the event […]
A member of the Maldives print and online media regulator has sued it for declining to investigate a silent protest staged by Raajje TV staff at this year’s journalism awards ceremony. Assad Shareef, a former actor and unsuccessful ruling party parliamentary candidate, filed the lawsuit against the Maldives Media Council at the civil court. “The issue […]
The High Court has overturned an Employment Tribunal unfair dismissal ruling over the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort’s sacking of three local staff in 2014. Ahmed Siyad, Hussain Ali Didi and Moosa Mohamed, who were senior members of the Tourism Employees Association of Maldives, were accused of organising and joining four separate “illegal” demonstrations on the […]
In the first 3 quarters of 2017, over USD 2.07 billion has been recorded as tourism receipts. This is 2.8% more than the tourism earning for the same period of 2016. In 2016, USD 2.01 billion was received from January to October. The tourism receipts are calculated based on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) […]
State Bank of India (SBI) opens up a branch in Hulhumale’. During a special ceremony held on 26 November, the new branch was officially unveiled by Governor of MMA Mr Ahmed Naseer. Ambassador of India to Maldives Mr Akhilesh Mishra also participated in the event. SBI branch of Hulhumale’ is located in the 3rd unit […]