A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 22nd September 2017. The following is a loose translation: Maldives’ underwater beauty is something of a marvel even amongst the world. Unlike in the past, now Maldivian divers are more interested in taking up a diving career; as diving also generates a good income. Accomplished […]
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 […]
Uninhabited island in Vaavu Atoll The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 25th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: As per tender procedures, Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture has announced tenders of 65 islands in Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Baa, Kaafu, Alifu Dhaalu, Vaavu and Seenu Atoll. On last Monday, the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 27th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: What is a fake product? This is the first question that comes to mind. It is acceptable to say that the anything that has been altered from of its original form can also be called fake. […]
Bangladeshi workers relaxing in the Maldives The Immigration and Emigration Department took them to the expat detention centre in Hulhumalé on Thursday, the Maldives Independent reported citing the department’s media official Hassan Khaleel. It was a routine operation, Khaleel told the newspaper. Bangladeshi expatriate workers in Maldives told bdnews24.com that most of them detained migrants […]
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the sudden and unexplained deaths of a 22-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman in Hulhumalé. Ahmed Haameen, from the island of Thimarafushi in Thaa atoll, and Fathmath Sama, from the capital Malé, were pronounced dead on arrival at the Hulhumalé hospital around 8:30 pm on Thursday night, […]
Flogging. Pre-marital sex. Suicide. Maverick film-maker Abdul Faththaah’s latest flick touches on taboo subjects in the Maldives. Hahdhu (Limits), written by Mahdi Ahmed, has been watched by more than 10,000 people since its release earlier this month, garnering a 4.6 rating out of 5 on its Facebook page. One of the most talked-about scenes is […]
Almost 100 expatriates suspected of being undocumented have been taken for screening to the expat detention centre in Hulhumalé Thursday. The Immigration and Emigration Department’s media official Hassan Khaleel told the Maldives Independent it was a routine inspection and not based on a complaint. The 87 people were standing near Zikra mosque in the capital. […]