A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this afternoon, departed on a visit to North Huvadhoo Atoll islands of Kooddoo, Kolamaafushi and Villingili. During his visit, the President will inaugurate the Extended Kooddoo Airport Maldives, and will attend the grand opening of Mercure Hotels Maldives Kooddoo. As part of his current visit, the President is scheduled […]
Jumhooree Party leader Gasim Ibrahim’s family has informed the prisons authority that he cannot return to the Maldives on Tuesday despite the refusal to extend a 20-day medical leave. “He actually cannot leave. As doctors have not authorised for him to fly, the airlines are refusing to sell tickets for him. We also requested that […]
The entrance to People’s Majlis, the parliament chamber of the Maldives. In a turn of events, the Ministry of Finance has withheld the increased increments for the parliament’s staff. Following reports of the parliament’s decision to promote its entire staff and hike their salary, the finance ministry on Monday asked the parliament secretariat to revert […]
Jumhoory Party Leader Qasim Ibrahim PHOTO:Mihaaru Files Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim is prepared to comply with the government’s request and return back to the Maldives, despite his doctors’ recommendation to stay until he recovers, his lawyers said on Monday. Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Sunday said that Qasim will have to return […]
The entrance to People’s Majlis, the parliament chamber of the Maldives. The parliament staff has been given promotions and increments in their salaries. Mihaaru is aware that 131 individuals employed at various sections of the parliament were promoted and given a salary increase. Most people were bumped up a rank, and their salaries increased by roughly […]
On-going development of flats in Hulhumale. PHOTO/HDC In order to fulfil government’s affordable housing pledge, approximately 8,000 new flats will be developed next year, President Abdulla Yameen claimed on Sunday night. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the vocational training programme held for young photographers, the president said that the government’s aim is to create […]
Jumhoory Party leader Qasim Ibrahim. PHOTO/MIHAARU Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Sunday said that opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim will have to return to the Maldives on Tuesday when his leave expires. According to a spokesperson from MCS, Qasim has been asked to return on Tuesday, since the additional 10 days that were […]
Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim pictured addressing the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations in New York. The Maldives voiced concerns at the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations over the many difficulties faced in acquiring soft loans for developmental projects, which leaves the island nation with no option but to take commercial […]
Security has been heightened at the Velana International Airport as a precautionary measure, the defence minister has said after soldiers began carrying weapons and explosives detectors at the airport island on Saturday. Contrary to rumours, Adam Shareef Umar told the press that the Maldives is not at risk of an imminent terrorist attack. “There is no […]