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President Abdulla Yameen has stated that, as long as the Maldives upholds its commitment to Islam as the single religion accepted by the State, we will remain a target of intellectual warfare – Press Releases

By Maldives Times 2 min read

While speaking at the 49th ceremony of the Republic Day, President Abdulla Yameen said that in modern times, colonialism does not come only through acts of terrorism. Instead, today, countries are subjugated by means of ideological warfare and malicious economic schemes. While addressing the people, The President said that the easiest way to ‘colonize’ a […]

Maldives aims for small nations’ voice on UN security council

Maldives aims for small nations’ voice on UN security council

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Maldives has put forward candidature to the UN Security Council for the term 2019-2020 because it wants to have the voice for small nations represented in the much revered UN body, foreign minister Dr Mohamed Asim revealed Saturday. Speaking at the opening session of the Ambassadorial Workshop on “Developing Sustainably – Sharing Experiences, Seeking Solutions”, […]

Namal Rajapaksa

Namal Rajapaksa responds to PPM’s allegations against Lanka govt

By Maldives Times 3 min read

Namal Rajapaksa Former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son and member of the Sri Lankan parliament Namal Rajapaksa expressed concern on Friday about the serious allegations made by ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s parliamentary group’s deputy leader MP Abdullah Riyaz Rasheed about the Sri Lankan government aiding the opposition to topple President Abdulla Yameen’s […]

Paradise found with five-star luxury in the Maldives

Paradise found with five-star luxury in the Maldives

By Maldives Times 6 min read

Ocean Pool Villa on Kandolhu Island. The island is just 200 metres by 140 metres in size and is a honeymooners haven. The Maldives offers truly five-star luxury with a range of all-inclusive packages, writes Barry Coughlan THE Maldives island of Kandolhu could not quite be described as a desert island, but it’s close. This […]

Inside the Maldives’ Newest Island Paradise

Inside the Maldives’ Newest Island Paradise

By Maldives Times 2 min read

The Maldives has no shortage of amazing overwater retreats—but come this summer, a new adults-only resort will bring next-level exclusivity to the paradise. Kudadoo Private Island will claim its own 7.4-acre island in the Lhaviyani Atoll, offering just 15 overwater villas for more privacy and personalized service than even the island nation’s most luxurious resorts. […]

Maldives MP accuses Sri Lanka of aiding Opposition coup plots

Maldives MP accuses Sri Lanka of aiding Opposition coup plots

By Maldives Times 3 min read

Maldives Parliamentarian Riyaz Rasheed has accused Sri Lanka of assisting alleged Opposition efforts to overthrow the Maldivian Government, the Maldives Independent reported. Speaking at a press conference, Riyaz said he was concerned that neighbouring countries were allowing exiled Maldivian politicians to plot attempts to oust President Abdulla Yameen. “Every Maldivian citizen has the right to […]

Ahmed Nashid ADK

Maldives MP fined $12000 (800h 0m) for contempt of court

By Maldives Times 3 min read

A Maldives company chairman and CEO, who is also a Member of Parliament in his country, was fined $12,000 (800h 0m) (800h 0m) for contempt of court in failing to honour court dates here. Ahmed Nashid of Maldives-based ADK Travels had first failed to comply with a court order to show up in July 2015 […]

Nasheed vilified at PPM Victory Day rally

Nasheed vilified at PPM Victory Day rally

By Maldives Times 3 min read

Former president Mohamed Nasheed was the target of vituperative speeches at a ruling party rally held to commemorate the failed coup attempt of November 3, 1988. All the speakers at Thursday night’s rally sought to tie Nasheed with the violent attempt by a group of Maldivians and Tamil mercenaries to overthrow former President Maumoon Abdul […]