A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Assistant Commissioner Fairoosh is currently in Australia studying for his PhD — Assistant Commissioner of Police Abdullah Fairoosh has been dismissed from his post. Fairoosh, who is currently in Australia studying for his PhD, told Mihaaru that he was informed of his dismissal on Tuesday. He said that he has filed his dismissal to the […]
More than 40 staff at the ministry of housing and infrastructure who worked to set up a ruling party meeting hall in Malé joined the Progressive Party of Maldives at the jagaha opening ceremony Monday night. “I thank Minister [Dr Mohamed] Muiz very sincerely for making this jagaha so perfect. And Muiz’s talent is such that he […]
The opposition coalition has disputed the expulsion of three lawmakers from the ruling party, a move that could unseat the MPs due to a Supreme Court anti-defection ruling. The ethics committee of the Progressive Party of Maldives reportedly decided on Saturday to expel MPs Mohamed Musthafa, Saudhulla Hilmy and Ali Shah for defaming the government […]
Winners in the MATATO: Guest House Edition 2017. Winner of the Maldives Travel Awards: Guest House Edition 2017 – Leading Dive/Guest House: Active Water Sports. Maldives Travel Awards: Guest House Edition 2017 – Leading Heritage Guest House: Local Island in Alifu Dhaalu Hanyameedhoo. Maldives Travel Awards: Guest House Edition 2017 – Leading Food and Beverages […]
A Bangladeshi man on trial for trafficking three fellow countrymen into the Maldives admitted guilt at the criminal court on Monday. Mohyuddin and Masoodh Rana are accused of taking money from three Bangladeshi men to bring them to the Maldives on false pretences. The two defendants were arrested last year after a meeting with the victims at the Sultan Park in Malé turned into a fistfight. […]
From the air, Baros Maldives resort is as stunning as it is up close. The airline and hotel industries might be far more accommodating of pets lately, but it’s still not all that easy to take your furry pals on holiday with you. At Baros Maldives resort, you don’t need to. You’ll find a popular pet […]
Court the eye Stunning Italian, 26, regularly impresses her 1million Instagram followers with basketball skills A BASKETBALL player voted the world’s sexiest has wowed social media followers with a set of sexy pictures from her holiday. Italian slam-dunker Valentina Vignali, 26, shared stunning pictures of her beach hols with her 1.1 million social media followers […]
Ms Mariyam Visam is a dedicated young leader and advocator for development of women and small businesses in the Maldivian society. She acquired her Master’s Degree in Business Economics from University of Queensland, Australia and Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management from the University of Northumbria, UK. In January 2014, she was appointed to the post […]
The Maldives is currently going through a love-hate relationship with the demand and supply of the Tourism Industry. Maldives received no less than 1.2 Million arrivals in 2016 and as active writers, we get to publish resort signings if not weekly but quite frequently. As our supply numbers continue to rise against our weak demand […]