A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Security officers surround Speaker Maseeh inside the parliament chambers while opposition lawmakers protest. Maldives Broadcasting Commission (MBC) has warned broadcasters to be wary in airing the live feeds recorded by lawmakers on social media platforms during parliament sittings. In a statement released Monday, the commission noted that local television channels have been broadcasting live feeds […]
Tourists enjoy Dusit Thani Maldives, one among several Thai hotels on the island country. PICHAYA SVASTI Maldivian officials are calling for Thai investors, especially in hospitality and infrastructure, to strengthen its long-term economic growth. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said the Maldives government has invited foreign investors to build hotel and resort destinations, entertainment […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 30th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: Is Malé safe anymore? Who is there to guarantee the safe return from a visit to a corner shop without getting stabbed in the throat or chest? In the capital city Malé, which has become a […]
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 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. The President’s message reads as follows: “It was with deep shock and sadness that I received the news of the mass […]
STELCO building in the capital Male. MIHAARU PHOTO State Electric Company (STELCO) on Monday announced that it will not resume taking fuel surcharge fees from electricity despite State Trading Organisation (STO) hiking fuel prices. STO on Monday raised the rates of petrol and diesel by 57 laari (MVR 0.57) per litre and 53 laari (MVR […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 2nd October 2017. The following is a loose translation: Ruling party of the Maldives PPM has participated in this year’s annual meeting of the Conservatives, the ruling party of United Kingdom. Member of PPM’s Parliamentary Group and the Secretary-General, Dr.Abdullah Khaleel tweeted saying that a delegation from the […]
There are staggeringly low conviction rates for corruption-related crimes in the Maldives, a new reported has revealed. The report, from NGO Transparency Maldives, said only one corruption-related case reached conviction between 2010 and 2014 despite 175 cases being submitted for prosecution by the Anti-Corruption Commission. The single conviction refers to the sentencing of Kaashidhoo MP […]
JP leader Qasim Ibrahim being taken back to Dhoonidhoo where he is kept in Police custody The official trial for Maldives Correctional Service (MCS)’s refusal to grant Jumhoory Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim his medical leave as ordered by his verdict, commenced on Sunday afternoon. The verdict for the former Maamigili MP’s bribery conviction in late […]
Lawmaker Riyaz speaking to the Press PHOTO: Hussain Waheed/Mihaaru Kinbidhoo MP and former Commissioner of Police Abdulla Riyaz was summoned to the police on Sunday afternoon. Speaking to the press after coming out of Police Headquarters in capital Male, MP Riyaz revealed that he was summoned for questioning for allegedly inciting violence amongst the public. […]