Key witness in MP Faris bribery trial alleges coercion
A key witness in the bribery trial of MP Faris Maumoon has alleged attempts to coerce false testimony against the opposition lawmaker. Ahmed Shafiu, a Jumhooree Party activist, was arrested on July 4, a day after the opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against the parliament speaker. Citing lack of evidence to support alleged bribery of lawmakers, the […]
Where to bring in the New Year in the Maldives
If the hottest question of the season hasn’t come around yet, it soon will: “So, what’re your plans for the New Year?” Your folks must be jet-setting to exotic locations, making reservations for the parties everyone’s talking about—in a club or on a cruise. But in case you’re in the mood for something different, something […]
President attends function held by PPM to mark this year’s Victory Day – Press Releases
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has this evening attended the function organised by the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) to mark this year’s Victory Day. Members of the Cabinet, Members of the Parliament, and Senior Officials of the Administration were in attendance at the function. Full details are available from the link below:
Airport plans leave Kulhudhuffushi families in the dark over relocation
Families whose homes will be demolished to make way for an airport in Kulhudhuffushi have yet to be told about relocation plans. A list of 18 houses was circulated on social media, but the government has not contacted the residents or told them about a formal plan for relocation and compensation. Speaking to the Maldives […]
No chance for foreign bodies to interfere with elections: minister
Tourism minister Moosa Zameer speaks at PPM press conference. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The Maldives government will not allow foreign bodies to interfere with any local elections, asserted tourism minister Moosa Zameer on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference held at ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s office, Zameer stated that he does not believe anyone […]
Dhiraagu opens pre-order for Samsung Note 8
Source: Avas.mv Dhiraagu starts taking pre-orders for Samsung Note 8. In a ceremony held at Dhiraagu Head Office, the Samsung Note 8 was unveiled for pre-order by Chief Marketing Officer Ms Isabelle Hajri. Opening the opportunity for customers Ms Isabelle said that the company always tries to bring the latest phones to the customers before […]
Dhiraagu Special Sports Festival held by Dhiraagu
An annual festival for disabled kids, “Dhiraagu Special Sports Festival” was held by Dhiraagu on 8th November at the Henveyru pitch. Dhiraagu Special Sports Festival is the only festival in Maldives held for the disabled kids and it is also the event with the highest participation from the disabled kids in the country. This year […]
‘No chance’ for Nasheed in 2018 election
Ruling party lawmakers rushed to declare that former president Mohamed Nasheed cannot contest the 2018 presidential election after he asserted that foreign pressure would secure his candidacy. The exiled opposition leader told newspaper Mihaaru in London that joint diplomatic efforts by India and the US would pave the way for inclusive elections and the release […]