A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen promised pay hikes for civil servants at a rally held Friday night to celebrate the fourth anniversary of his administration. Addressing a crowd of thousands at the carnival area in Malé, Yameen pledged a 37 percent hike for civil servants in the lowest salary bracket and a 25 percent rise for the […]
President Abdulla Yameen (C) and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim (R) inaugurate the “Hiyaa” housing project in Hulhumale Phase 2. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU President Abdulla Yameen and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim on Saturday night inaugurated the government’s mega project to develop flats for 80,000 people in reclaimed suburb Hulhumale’s second phase. The government’s largest social housing […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that the administration’s aim is to resolve housing issues faced by Maldivians. The President made this statement while speaking at the event held this evening, to inaugurate “Hiyaa” housing project in Hulhumale phase 2 area. First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim accompanied the President to the function. During the ceremony, […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have inaugurated the “Hiyaa” housing project, as part of the administration’s housing policy. The ceremony was held at the Hulhumale phase 2 area, where the Hiyaa towers are to be developed. The “Hiyaa” housing project is aimed at resolving the housing issues being faced by […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has urged all Maldivian citizens to abide by the law, respect each other and put forth patriotism. The President made these remarks in his address to the nation on the occasion of this year’s National Day. The Maldives celebrates its National Day on the 1st of Rabi-ul-Awwal. In his address, […]
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is set to host Maldives Travel Conference 2017 on the 23rd of November 2017 at Bandos Island Resort and Spa. Maldives Travel Conference 2017 is presented in partnership with the world’s largest travel website Trip Advisor. TripAdvisor will be running a knowledge series on the destination […]
Small islands introducing some of the most ambitious clean energy plans in the world The Environment Minister of the Maldives is calling on developed countries to honour their commitments to correcting the effects of climate change. Speaking at the conclusion of the twenty-third session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 23) in Bonn, the minister […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that the administration’s policy is to recognise the invaluable services provided to the nation by members of the public, maintain peace, continuous progress and provide opportunities desired by the people of the Maldives. The President made this statement while speaking at the event held this evening, to celebrate […]