A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
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 […]
Brussels [Belgium], Sep 15 (ANI): Former Maldivian president, Mohamed Nasheed visited Brussels and Strasbourg and called on the European Union to issue a populated sanctions list and support a ‘free and fair Presidential Election’ in the island nation, which is scheduled for September 23. “We need the sanctions list to be released with names, because […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 15th September 2018 The following is a loose translation: The opposition parties do not have the confidence of the Elections Commission (EC). There are many concerns and complaints related to any decision of the EC with the accusation that they are being influenced. In response to that, […]
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 Mihaaru.com website on 29th August 2019. The following is a loose translation: It’s commonplace in the Maldives to give money and gifts in exchange for votes. And it doesn’t just stop there. There is also making sure that they do in fact vote for them. And to verify […]
We just can’t get enough of Kareena Kapoor, who is vacationing in the Maldives with Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur We just can’t get enough of Kareena Kapoor, who is vacationing in Maldives with family. Kareena, husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur’s pictures from the holiday are all over the Internet and here […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 7th August 2018 The following is a loose translation: Some renowned big businessmen of the Maldives have stood up to defend the large projects and investments undertaken by President Abdullah Yameen. Just about 50 days away from the presidential election, the government television station TVM, […]
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 […]
PPM MP Jameel Usman The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 15th July 2018 The following is a loose translation: Jameel Usman, the ruling party PPM’s parliamentary member for Gemanafushi Constituency has said Maldivians will make the decisions of this nation, Speaking to ‘Vaguthu’ he said if the European Union takes measures […]