A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen (C) shakes hands with housing minister Dr Mohamed Muizzu during the inauguration of B. Kendhoo’s harbour. PHOTO/SOCIAL MEDIA President Abdulla Yameen on Monday declared that he would extend invitations to former presidents to attend the official unveiling of the landmark bridge, being developed between capital Male and airport island Hulhule, next year […]
All grilled: Sushma Swaraj, M.J. Akbar and S. Jaishankar attended the meeting on December 21. NEW DELHI: Despite the recent Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement and moves by the Yameen government favouring Chinese investment, the Modi government says it remains firmly committed to its “Neighbours First” policy and has bolstered defence cooperation with Male in the […]
President Abdulla Yameen (C) attends the inauguration of Henbadhoo sewerage services. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The Maldives does not require a “foreign big brother” for guidance and the country is not devoid of democracy, declared President Abdulla Yameen. Addressing the people of Henbadhoo in Noonu atoll after inaugurating the island’s sewerage system, Yameen stated that illegal foreign […]
President Abdulla Yameen speaks at the inauguration of the fresh water supply system in Lh. Hinnavaru. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen on Monday presented a three-step formula for citizens to follow to vote in the presidential elections next year. Speaking after the inauguration of the fresh water supply system in Lhaviyani atoll Hinnavaru island during […]
President Abdulla Yameen greets the residents of N. Velidhoo during his visit to inaugurate the island’s harbour. PHOTO/HOUSING MINISTRY President Abdulla Yameen has cautioned the local media to refrain from insulting the government of neighbouring India. He made the remark Sunday during the inauguration of Noonu atoll Velidhoo island’s new harbour. Yameen’s rebuke comes in […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Sunday described neighbours India as Maldives’ closest ally appealing for restraint in criticism and asking to not engage in negativity towards India, especially in the media. Speaking after inaugurating a new harbour in Noonu Atoll Velidhoo island, president Yameen reiterated that his government would never entertain negative sentiments towards […]
President Abdullah Yameen has attempted ease the tense ties between India and the Maldives, stating that India is the closest nation to the Maldives. This is the first time recently, where President Yameen had addressed the bilateral relations between the two nations. Speaking in the gathering in Velidhoo island in Noonu Atoll, President Yameen chose […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has inaugurated the harbour of Velidhoo Island of South Miladhummadulu Atoll. At a ceremony held this evening at the harbour area of Velidhoo Island, the President inaugurated the harbour by unveiling the harbour memorial. The harbour inaugurated today in Velidhoo Island is 800 feet long and 250 feet wide. The […]