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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

2018

Stabbed student

Gangs are more powerful over the Maldives education system

7 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 25th April 2018 The following is a loose translation: Are we happy with the measures taken to discipline the students in the Maldives schools? Are there work done through the system to reform them? Is the environment safe for teachers? Do the parents who spend […]

Meraki Coffee Roasters

Maldives: Will the rise of franchises kill the local businesses?

6 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 18th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: World famous franchises have entered the Maldives from ‘Gaadhoo entrance’. These international food brands, that the Maldivians had never thought would come to the Maldives, have now made their debut in the Maldives and has achieved […]

reclaimed mangrove swamp

Mangrove into a runway, birds into flights, it’s over!

4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 12th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: It is a massive mangrove swamp. Surrounded by green luscious vegetation. The pleasant atmosphere of the singing birds and the beautiful marine life. However, that was a scene of a few months ago, in the most […]

Areca nuts served at health ministry event

Dr Malik slams health ministry for promoting a carcinogen at ministry event

3 min read

Serving areca nuts at a health ministry event is insulting and irresponsible – Dr Malik The Ministry’s action is disrespectful to everyone who is working to control the spread of NCD’s including their inherent HPA colleagues Dr Abdul Malik has slammed the Ministry of Health for serving areca nuts in a ceremony held in commemoration of […]

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MRDC: Is a corruption cover up taking place?

7 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 4th March 2017. The following is a loose translation: It was at end of last year that the government decided to close down Maldives Road Development Corporation (MRDC), which carried out several billion Rufiyaa projects in Malé and in other parts of the Maldives. Government […]

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The true picture of Nasandhura’s corruption scandal

8 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 8th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: During the most exciting times of presidential elections in 2013, PPM’s candidate Abdulla Yameen’s campaign office was established at Nasandhura Palace Hotel, in a vacated room. And for the activities of campaign coordinators and volunteers, a […]

Economic Minister Saeed

The scene that the government wanted is visible on the streets now

5 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 4th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: ‘When President Abdulla Yameen took the office there was a huge trash pile. Where is that now?’ said Mohamed Saeed, Economic Minister. ‘We don’t bluff. We have delivered. Therefore, handling the traffic issue isn’t something to […]

Dharumavantha Hospital

25-storey building: the true definition of healthcare

10 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 8th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: With a special permit given to ‘Mihaaru’ news, we waited outside on Boduthakurufaanu Magu at the time of the invitation given to us. Glistening and glimmering in front of us, Maldives’ tallest building. The Dharumavantha Hospital […]