A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 4th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: ‘When President Abdulla Yameen took the office there was a huge trash pile. Where is that now?’ said Mohamed Saeed, Economic Minister. ‘We don’t bluff. We have delivered. Therefore, handling the traffic issue isn’t something to […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 8th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: With a special permit given to ‘Mihaaru’ news, we waited outside on Boduthakurufaanu Magu at the time of the invitation given to us. Glistening and glimmering in front of us, Maldives’ tallest building. The Dharumavantha Hospital […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 4th April 2017. The following is a loose translation: Lying at the corner of Lily road, inside Sultan Park, was the ancient mosque Kalhu Vakaru, which had been dismantled in August 2016, announcing that it will be reinstalled on Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Thinadhoo island’s demolished […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 27th March 2018. The following is a loose translation: After completion of the first PhD course introduced in the country, two females have had the honour to earn PhDs on the Maldivian soil for the first time. After completing the course at the Maldives National […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 19th March 2018. The following is a loose translation: 31 years ago, this hospital started out as a regular clinic (Call Mediclinic). Later, after shifting to former Central Hospital’s building, marked the beginning of ADK Hospital, which revolutionised the healthcare and medical services in the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 18th March 2018. The following is a loose translation: By definition one becomes a Maldivian if they have a Maldivian mother or a father. If they speak the language. For us Maldivians, it is not new to see a foreigner speak fluent Dhivehi (Maldivian language). […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 8th March 2018. The following is a loose translation: ‘When I first started doing this work, I was a bit scared. I didn’t know what it was even.’ said Mariyam Sheeza, 50, who had started working at Equator Village 27 years ago. While listening to […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 4th February 2018. The following is a loose translation: Some healthcare professionals believe that the rise of the sudden deaths are due to consuming 2 things: smoking and energy drinks. The news of a young individual from Haa Dhaalu Atoll Nolhivaranfaru island, who died suddenly […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared State of Emergency, under Article 253 of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives, for the next 15 days. The state of emergency was declared by a Presidential Decree (No. 2018/3) issued on 5 February 2018. As per the Presidential Decree, the state of emergency was enforced in […]