A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The findings of the third “Rights” Side of Life Survey – a continuation of two previous surveys conducted by the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was launched on Thursday to coincide with Human Rights Day. The “Rights” Side of Life is a human rights survey […]
Soneva has donated $27,000 worth of medical supplies to medical centres in Baa and Noonu atolls, to support local health facilities that have faced extra strain due to the pandemic. The medical equipment, which Soneva purchased and shipped from abroad, was handed over to local health providers at B. Eydhafishi and N. Manadhoo, during a […]
Vice President Faisal Naseem has held extensive discussions on Thursday, proposing solutions that would improve rehabilitation services provided to detainees who are victims of narcotics abuse. The aim of the discussion, held at the President’s Office, was to find ways to address the major challenges presently confronting this system. Speaking at the meeting, the Vice […]
Six years after his forced disappearance, journalist Ahmed Rilwan Abdulla has been recognized for his valuable contribution to the field of journalism by the Maldives Media Council. Rilwan, who had worked for an English news website by the name of Minivan News, was awarded posthumously for his contribution at the Journalism Award Ceremony 2019 held […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has called upon journalists to be more accountable in what they communicate and to represent the public in addressing the major issues in society. He made this appeal in a video message broadcast during the ‘Journalism Award Ceremony 2019’ hosted by the Maldives Media Council (MMC). In his message, the President […]
Government of Maldives has decided to issue income support allowance for those whose livelihoods were affected due to COVID-19, until the end of the year. President’s Office revealed that President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has made the decision to extend the duration of issuing income support allowance until the end of December. Minister of Finance, Ibrahim […]
Transparency Maldives in collaboration with Anti-Corruption Commission of Maldives has commenced the 3-day Maldives Transparency and Anti-Corruption Conference 2020 on 7th December. Held virtually via ZOOM, this is the first edition of the conference. The event intends to increase public awareness on corruption and share information on the impact and risks of it in various […]
Drug abuse is considered the root of several societal ills, and yet, more and more criminals are being allowed to roam free in our country. The government’s leniency when it comes to dealing with such cases is alarming, to say the least. Recently, public outrage was sparked by news of a convicted drug smuggler released […]
First Lady Fazna Ahmed has morning launched a book titled “Dhuraalaa Thahyaaruve Huras Elhun” published by Journey – a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) working to prevent substance abuse. The publication was unveiled at a meeting held at Mulee’aage. “Dhuraalaa Thahyaaruve Huras Elhun” is based on the information published in the “Intervention eBook: What to do […]