Politics
US discusses Maldives turmoil with India
Growing Islamist radicalism and the influence of Chinese investments were other key talking points Amidst growing political turmoil in Male, a team of U.S. diplomats met senior MEA officials to discuss the events in the Maldives on Thursday. The team, led by U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Atul Keshap, shared their concerns […]
On anniversary of 1988 coup, Maldives threatened by ‘secularism and extremism’
The Maldives continues to be plagued by a centuries-old social problem of secular, atheistic and extremist ideologies, Defence Minister Adam Shareef Umar said Friday night. Speaking at an event to mark the 29th anniversary of Victory Day, Shareef said both secular or irreligious thought and religious extremism pose a threat to Maldivian independence, referring to […]
Government lends US$3m to debt-ridden fisheries company
The finance ministry has loaned MVR46.3 million (US$3 million) to the State Trading Organisation to prop up its subsidiary fisheries company. The debt-ridden Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company was incorporated under the umbrella of the STO group, the largest state-owned enterprise and the country’s primary wholesaler, in October last year. According to the finance ministry, the loan is intended to […]
President urges all Maldivians to be vigilant of potential outside threats to national territory – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has urged Maldivians to get inspired from the courage Maldivian armed forces displayed on 3rd November 1988, and insisted to be more vigilant of potential outside threats to Maldivian territory. He reiterated that we will never tolerate being under the influence of a foreign party. He made this remark in […]
Gulf crisis: Soccer trumps politics
By James M. Dorsey A target of massive Saudi investment, the Maldives severed diplomatic relations with Qatar hours after a Saudi-UAE-led alliance of largely financially dependent states declared in June an economic and diplomatic boycott of the Gulf state. That didn’t stop the Football Federation of Maldives from signing a cooperation agreement with its Qatari […]
President sends message of sympathy to the US President – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a message of sympathy to the President of the United States of America, His Excellency Donald J. Trump, following the terrorist attack in New York City. The President’s message reads as follows: “I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the cowardly terrorist attack today in New […]
President arrives in Nilandhoo Island – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has arrived in Nilandhoo Island of North Nilandhe Atoll today, as part of his current visit to the atoll. Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the island’s community. During his current visit to Nilandhe Atoll, the President has inaugurated the Dhaalu Airport in Kudahuvadhoo Island, and launched sewerage […]
Maldives is a small nation proving to adhere a strong foothold in the global arena – President Yameen – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that Maldives is a small nation proving to adhere a strong foothold in the global arena. The President made this statement while speaking at a gathering held to meet the people of North Nilandhe Atoll Nilandhoo, as part of his current visit to the atoll. Speaking at the […]