A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Following speculation caused by a fake press release circulating across social media, Bank of Maldives (BML) has clarified that no changes were brought to their card limits for foreign transactions abroad and in the Maldives. Following dollar shortages caused by a tourism industry struggling post-pandemic, BML has introduced limits to their cards for foreign transactions […]
Bar Council on 22nd of July, clarified the ongoing fake news regarding its stance on expeditiously licensing graduates. Maldives Bar Council has stated that it was not in favor of conducting two examinations for the same purpose and was in favor of the initial amendment to the Legal Profession Act (LPA). President of Bar Council, […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 18th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: After obtaining court approval to get medical treatment for his spine, former President Mohamed Nasheed, who is in hiding ever since, fled from the UK to India, to seek their assistance to bring turmoil to President […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 20th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: When local online news ‘Vaguthu’, covered a report on several threats India was making towards Maldives government, former President Maumoon and Nasheed burst out in anger. In their language ‘Vaguthu’ was not a suitable news source. […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 22nd December 2017. The following is a loose translation: The MDP meeting that was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, was cancelled as no one showed up to take a selfie with Kenereege Mohamed Nasheed. Although the meeting was cancelled as no one came […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 19th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: Although the Maldives got its independence in 1965, it was Indian influence that blocked the Maldives from enjoying full freedom. The assistance Indians extended in 1988 is something most Maldivians recognize and appreciate. However, most Maldivians […]