A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 4th October 2018 The following is a loose translation: It is a sight commonly found in the Mediterranean sea, where refugees cross the ocean in seek of a better life in Europe. While attempting to cross the ocean in huge dinghies and boats, sometimes end […]
FILE PHOTO: Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres addresses the United Nations Security Council on “mediation and its role in conflict”, during an open debate on maintenance of international peace and security at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., August 29, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly GENEVA (Reuters) – The […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 6th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: Have Maldivians become merciless and uncompassionate beings? These are questions people are asking at such a time due to incidences where people had been attacked in the public but no one had come to their aid. […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 19th July 2018. The following is a loose translation: This year’s presidential election is to be held on the 23rd September 2018. And many are keen to see its related arrangements. While many had assumed that voters rights will be widely respected, many were left […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 25th April 2018 The following is a loose translation: Rising divorce rates is a social challenge posed over the Maldives population. If there was an award in the world for the highest divorce rate, Maldives will most definitely not get eliminated per capita wise from […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 29th April 2018 The following is a loose translation: Along with the recent efforts to bring order to the streets of Malé, the vision the ministers expressed is that the government will develop Malé city to the same level as other advanced cities in the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 25th April 2018 The following is a loose translation: Are we happy with the measures taken to discipline the students in the Maldives schools? Are there work done through the system to reform them? Is the environment safe for teachers? Do the parents who spend […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 12th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: It is a massive mangrove swamp. Surrounded by green luscious vegetation. The pleasant atmosphere of the singing birds and the beautiful marine life. However, that was a scene of a few months ago, in the most […]
Serving areca nuts at a health ministry event is insulting and irresponsible – Dr Malik The Ministry’s action is disrespectful to everyone who is working to control the spread of NCD’s including their inherent HPA colleagues Dr Abdul Malik has slammed the Ministry of Health for serving areca nuts in a ceremony held in commemoration of […]