Politics
President arrives in Nilandhoo, North Nilandhe Atoll
Edging towards ecocide? Mangrove destruction in Kulhudhuffushi
The imminent destruction of Kulhudhuffushi’s mangroves to make way for an airport and ensuing environmental damage have dominated headlines recently. The airport’s development was a major campaign pledge of President Abdulla Yameen. Following is a timeline of events since the presidential pledge. August 12 2013 – Presidential candidate Yameen pledges to build an airport on […]
Inauguration of sewerage services in Maaenboodhoo
Four corruption cases filed for prosecution in Q3
The country’s anti-corruption watchdog filed just a handful of cases for prosecution during the third quarter of 2017, despite investigating 265 cases during that period. The monthly case reports for the year were released Wednesday by the Anti-Corruption Commission and showed the body investigated a total of 815 cases up until the third quarter, out […]
President concludes visit to Nilandhe Atoll – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this morning departed on conclusion of his visit to South Nilandhe Atoll islands of Kudahuvadhoo, Maaenboodhoo and Nilandhoo Island of North Nilandhe Atoll. During his visit, the President inaugurated the Dhaalu Airport in Kudahuvadhoo Island, and launched sewerage services in Maaenboodhoo Island. Full details are available from the link […]
Official opening ceremony of Dhaalu Airport
President arrives in Maaenboodhoo, South Nilandhe Atoll
