A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Stock photo of a Kodiak 100 on floats. Quest Aircraft Company is pleased to announce a new joint venture agreement between Quest parent company Setouchi Holdings, Inc and the Maldives-based company Island Aviation Services Ltd. The agreement establishes a new seaplane operation, Sky Atoll Private Ltd, and an initial order of four Kodiak 100s has […]
The Maldives has no shortage of amazing overwater retreats—but come this summer, a new adults-only resort will bring next-level exclusivity to the paradise. Kudadoo Private Island will claim its own 7.4-acre island in the Lhaviyani Atoll, offering just 15 overwater villas for more privacy and personalized service than even the island nation’s most luxurious resorts. […]
Maldives Parliamentarian Riyaz Rasheed has accused Sri Lanka of assisting alleged Opposition efforts to overthrow the Maldivian Government, the Maldives Independent reported. Speaking at a press conference, Riyaz said he was concerned that neighbouring countries were allowing exiled Maldivian politicians to plot attempts to oust President Abdulla Yameen. “Every Maldivian citizen has the right to […]
A Maldives company chairman and CEO, who is also a Member of Parliament in his country, was fined $12,000 (800h 0m) (800h 0m) for contempt of court in failing to honour court dates here. Ahmed Nashid of Maldives-based ADK Travels had first failed to comply with a court order to show up in July 2015 […]
Former president Mohamed Nasheed was the target of vituperative speeches at a ruling party rally held to commemorate the failed coup attempt of November 3, 1988. All the speakers at Thursday night’s rally sought to tie Nasheed with the violent attempt by a group of Maldivians and Tamil mercenaries to overthrow former President Maumoon Abdul […]
A key witness in the bribery trial of MP Faris Maumoon has alleged attempts to coerce false testimony against the opposition lawmaker. Ahmed Shafiu, a Jumhooree Party activist, was arrested on July 4, a day after the opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against the parliament speaker. Citing lack of evidence to support alleged bribery of lawmakers, the […]
If the hottest question of the season hasn’t come around yet, it soon will: “So, what’re your plans for the New Year?” Your folks must be jet-setting to exotic locations, making reservations for the parties everyone’s talking about—in a club or on a cruise. But in case you’re in the mood for something different, something […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this evening attended the function organised by the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) to mark this year’s Victory Day. Members of the Cabinet, Members of the Parliament, and Senior Officials of the Administration were in attendance at the function. Full details are available from the link below: