A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 22nd January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Former President Mohamed Nasheed has admitted today that the status of democracy is better in President Yameen’s government than during former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s terms in office. Nasheed’s admittance came in a press conference held […]
The following is a transcript of RaajjeTV’s special coverage on 22 January 2018: Let me start by underscoring how important the upcoming Maldives presidential election in the Maldives are. As part of our constitution, the election must be held by August 2018. And it is not an exaggeration to say that if we don’t have […]
Self-exiled former president Mohamed Nasheed on Monday aimed a fresh dig at growing Chinese influence in the Maldives, accusing the global superpower of land grab in the archipelago. Speaking to reporters in neighbouring Sri Lanka, Nasheed who was convicted of contentious terrorism charges reiterated that China’s growing influence in the Maldives threatens the peace and […]
He made the statement at a press conference in Colombo on Monday morning Nasheed also revealed that his legal team has filed a case at UNHRC over the matter He said they will not make it easy for President Yameen, if he decides to hold an illegal election Opposition leader and former President Mohamed Nasheed […]
A ceremony held at the Maldives consulate in Thiruvananthapuram, India The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 15th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: 3 years since request sent to open a cultural centre It is believed that India’s concern is due to propose for teaching Islamic Studies In the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 15th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: In the Maldives, most of the commuters come from Hulhumalé city. Statistics show that for various purposes, 25,000 people travel back and forth from Hulhumalé to Malé via the ferry. In Hulhumalé city where people started […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 10th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: There are many developmental works currently ongoing at Velana International Airport (VIA). There is no doubt about that. You would see new changes happening in every direction at the main airport. Especially, at the high-speed runway […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 14th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: – MMPRC’s corruption is the level of deceit and an exemplar of dishonesty and deviousness. – This kind of heist is not even likely in a George Clooney’s movie – The total amount of skulduggery that […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 14th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Financial regulations were altered to enable the heist An exact figure of the money delivered to President Yameen’s residence is yet unknown Some works of the ministry of tourism’s were transferred to MMPRC Between 17 July […]