A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Kulhudhuffushi is the capital of Haa Dhaalu Atoll administrative division on Thiladhunmathi Atoll in the north of the Maldives. Kulhudhuffushi is known as the “Heart of the North”. The island is famous for its mangroves (kulhi), after which the island itself is named. It is 7th largest mangrove in the Maldives. It is home to […]
MWSC’s managing director Ibrahim Fazul Rasheed speaks at the inauguration ceremony of the water bottling plant project in H.Dh. Kulhudhuffushi. PHOTO/MWSC Male Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) on Sunday commenced the development of a water bottling plant in the island of Kulhudhuffushi in Haa Dhaal atoll. The project of MVR 30 million was inaugurated by […]
ELIZABETH Hurley has continued to share sun-soaked bikini snaps from her holiday, despite a return to the UK. Clearly still lusting after the sunshine in the Maldives, the 52-year-old actress and model shared yet another snap of herself clad in a swimsuit, enjoying the sun. Taking to one of her Instagram accounts, Liz posted […]
She is frequently spotted in sizzling ensembles on the red carpet. Yet Hofit Golan took her sexy looks from glitzy events to the camera as she stripped down to a series of sexy swimwear while snapping away at the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa on Wednesday in Male, Maldives. The 36-year-old Israeli socialite looked nothing short of […]
Justice Building in the capital Male. Maldives marks the first year anniversary of its new penal code on Saturday. MIHAARU FILE PHOTO The Civil Court has ordered former deputy prosecutor general, Dheebanaz Fahmy, to pay over MVR 500,000 to the state. The government had filed a lawsuit against the former PG, seeking a reimbursement of […]
Official logo of “Republic 50”, to mark 50 years as a republic in 2018. President Abdulla Yameen announced that the Maldives will mark 50 years as a republic in 2018 with many colourful celebrations. The president on Saturday night unveiled the official “Republic 50” logo and song at the ceremony of the 49th Republic Day at […]
People making fun of Islam on social media will get house calls from government officials who will educate them about the faith, authorities have said. It was common for Maldivians to use social media to insult or disrespect the country’s official religion, Islamic Minister Dr Mohamed Ziyad Bagir said at a news conference, and the […]
President Abdulla Yameen speaks at the ceremony of the Maldives’ 49th Republic Day. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Political differences should not lead to national divides, declared president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Saturday night at the ceremony of the Maldives’ 49th Republic Day. In his address, Yameen proclaimed that “no one will be excluded from nation building” […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has on Saturday evening presented the President’s Award for Special Achievement. The awards were conferred at the official Republic Day function held at Dharubaaruge. The twenty four honourees including 23 individuals and 1 private organization received medals and certificates of this year’s President’s Award for Special Achievement. Honorees who were […]