Politics
Maldives president appeals for restraint towards India
India is the Maldives closest ally and friend, President Abdulla Yameen said Sunday, appealing for restraint towards its regional neighbour. The president, who is island hopping around the north inaugurating projects, made the remarks days after a hostile editorial was removed from a pro-government website. The Vaguthu article had blasted India, saying it was not […]
Maafaru Airport a “gift” from UAE, says president
An international airport in the Northern Noonu atoll Maafaru is a “gift” from the United Arab Emirates, President Yameen said Sunday. A contract to build the airport has not yet been awarded as bids are still being evaluated, work has not started and the project was announced almost a decade ago. “The airport is a […]
President arrives in Velidhoo Island – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has arrived in Velidhoo Island of South Miladhummadulu Atoll today, as part of his current visit to some islands of South Miladhummadulu, Faadhippolhu and South Maalhosmadulu Atolls. Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the island’s community. During his visit, the President will inaugurate the island’s harbour. As part […]
Yameen cuts ribbons for new harbours on northern atolls tour
President Abdulla Yameen cut ribbons for new harbours on three northern islands Sunday at the start of a tour of the Noonu, Lhaviyani and Baa atolls. On Noonu Maalhendhoo, Yameen opened a new mosque donated by Saudi Arabia and a harbour built with assistance from the Islamic Development Bank. He went on to attend a groundbreaking ceremony […]
President Yameen attends groundbreaking of sewerage system in Hen’badhoo Island – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the development of the sewerage system in Hen’badhoo Island of South Miladhummadulu Atoll. The President is currently on a three-day visit to South Miladhunmadulu Atoll, Fadhihpolhu Atoll and South Maalhosmadulu Atoll. During his visit, the President will take part in ceremonies held to mark […]
President Yameen Inaugurates Holhudhoo Harbour – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has inaugurated the harbour of Holhudhoo Island of South Miladhummadulu Atoll. At a ceremony held this afternoon at the harbour area of Holhudhoo Island, the President unveiled the harbour memorial in order to inaugurate the harbour. The harbour inaugurated today in Holhudhoo Island is 900 feet long and 200 feet […]
President arrives in Holhudhoo Island – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has arrived in Holhudhoo Island of South Miladhunmadulu Atoll this afternoon, as part of his current visit to some islands of South Miladhummadulu, Faadhippolhu and South Maalhosmadulu Atolls. Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the island’s community. During his visit, the President will inaugurate the harbour of Holhudhoo […]
Maldives pres on visit to three northern atolls
President Abdulla Yameen (C) attends the inauguration of Henbadhoo sewerage services. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen departed on an official visit to the atolls of Noonu, Baa and Lhaviyani early Sunday, to inaugurate and mark the completion of several development projects. According to the President’s Office, Yameen will visit the islands of Henbadhoo, Holhudhoo, Maalhendhoo […]