A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Hamdhee Ageel, the newly appointed managing director of MRDC. The government on Wednesday appointed a new managing director at Maldives Road Development Cooperation (MRDC). The Privatization Board’s chairman, Mohmed Nizar, announced Hamdhee Ageel of Male as the new managing director via Twitter. Hamdhee Ageel had previously held government posts such as the finance ministry’s executive […]
The harbour of G.Dh. Gadhdhoo flooded after heavy showers. PHOTO/GADHDHOO COUNCIL An elderly man was found dead in the lagoon of Gaafu Dhaal atoll Gadhdhoo island on Wednesday. According to the island council, the body of Hussain Manik, who was said to be aged between 80-90, was found by a group of people travelling to […]
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan Of the twelve agreements signed with China, during the recent visit of President Yameen to China, the Free trade agreement signed between them is the most important one. Surprisingly, the agreement that runs into a few hundred pages was passed in an attenuated parliament when the opposition was not present and […]
Varun Dhawan welcomed New Year 2018 at this resort in Maldives Varun Dhawan’s great escape Bollywood superstar Varun Dhawan is at a career high. The actor enjoyed back-to-back hits in 2017 with ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ and ‘Judwaa 2’. Therefore, it is only fitting that the 30-year-old cut lose and rang in the New Year in […]
Actors Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff are both in the Maldives and are friends are wondering if it is all for a romantic getaway. The rumoured couple are often spotted at same vacation spots at the same time but have never confirmed their relationship. Disha posted several gorgeous pictures from the sunny beaches of the […]
Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday reiterated the importance of its relations with the Maldives. According to Pakistan media sources, during a meeting with the Ambassador-designate for the Maldives retired Admiral Waseem Akram, Mamnoon had asked to pay special attention on restoring air and sea routes in order to promote trade between the two states. […]
Moosa Manik (L) shakes hands with President Abdulla Yameen after signing into PPM. FILE PHOTO/MIHAARU The opposition coalition would fail in bringing a single candidate to defeat President Abdulla Yameen in this year’s Presidential Elections as they have too many internal conflicts, declared the former chairperson of main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Moosa Manik, […]
Morning rainfall caused heavy flooding in Malé on Wednesday, Mihaaru reported. The flooding has made it difficult for pedestrians to use the road, especially in Maafannu and Galolhu ward. Water levels have reached over two and a half feet near the state hospital IGMH, causing parked motorcycles to fall over. The falling of a large tree […]
Tourism Ministry plans to splash MVR 100 million on tourism marketing in 2018. Speaking at the new year’s function, Tourism Minister, Mr. Moosa Zameer indicated the importance of focusing on the MICE segment, especially events related to festivals, music shows, and other events. Maldives witnessed a 7% growth in tourism arrivals in 2017 compared to 2016, and […]