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PPM deputy claims ex-pres Maumoon arrested him unlawfully
Ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) Deputy Leader and Fonadhoo MP Abdul Raheem Abdullah speaking at a rally held at the party’s main hub in the capital Male. PHOTO / MIHAARU Ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s deputy leader and Fonadhoo MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla on Wednesday night heavily criticised PPM founder and former president […]
Function held to mark this year’s International Day of Older Persons
Millions to MPs, hefty bills to citizens
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 28th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: When the recently released audit report revealed that Fenaka Limited had purchased fuel higher than STO’s selling price – MVR 1.50 per litre, in a way designed to benefit some parliament members, proved how selfish the […]
President need not be endlessly praised
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 27th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: ‘Happiness from ATM’ (referring to ATM installation on the island by the Bank of Maldives), ‘Library to enrich education’, ‘A generator to ensure power supply’, all these covers basic necessities. In an island, there should be […]
Suspension lifted for sixteen more lawyers
The administrative arm of the Maldives judiciary has lifted the suspension of 16 lawyers who signed a petition calling for judicial reform. The Department of Judicial Administration – which functions under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court – announced Saturday that the suspension was lifted after the investigation of their cases was completed. According to local media, the […]
Moody’s report brings cheer to Maldives tackling financial challenges
Encouraged by Moody’s positive credit profile of the Maldives released on Wednesday, the Abdulla Yameen Government has decided to stick to its existing economic policies for the remainder of its term amidst criticism by the prophets of doom in the opposition. “The report is a further vindication of this administration’s economic plans. It confirms that […]
Maldives Speaker attacks media, calls them ‘fake news’
Parliament Speaker Abdullah Maseeh has lashed out at some local journalists; borrowing US President Donald Trump’s oft-spoken ‘fake news’ trope and calling such journalists ‘glory hounds’. He rained down criticism in the ceremony held by Information Commissioner’s Office on the occasion of Information Disclosure day. In the speech, as the guest of honor, Speaker Maseeh […]
China-Maldives relation dates back decades; Economic Minister
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed thanked the China government and its people for the continuous support and assistance provided by the country to Maldives on several occasions. | Photo: Ahmed Shurau Avas Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has educated the attendees at Kurumba Maldives to commemorate 68th National Day of China, stating that although diplomatic ties officially […]