A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Special ops dispersed protesters outside the Environment Ministry Thursday ahead of the destruction of mangroves in Kulhudhuffushi to make way for a new airport. The demonstrators gathered outside the ministry with placards, demanding an urgent meeting as plans to raze the mangroves are thought to start on October 30. The protesters raised their concerns with […]
Delays in MP Faris Maumoon’s bribery trial will make it difficult to summon witnesses for hearings, the criminal court heard Thursday. His legal team is seeking to reject evidence, cancel charges and halt proceedings, with lawyer Maumoon Hameed submitting 23 different pre-trial motions. Seven are about rejecting evidence presented against the opposition lawmaker. His legal […]
Hotels and Resorts Construction Pvt. Ltd (HRC) signs as the main platinum and Gala sponsor of Maldives Investment Forum 2017 (MIF), which is to be held in Dubai on 18th December 2017. Chairman Mr Ali Janah signed the documents on behalf of HRC and Minister Mr Mohamed Saeed signed on behalf of Ministry of Economic […]
Some of the suspended lawyers pictured at a press conference. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The Department of Judicial Administration (DJA) on Wednesday revoked the suspension of eight more lawyers who were suspended for submitting a petition to the Supreme Court raising concerns about the judiciary and calling to uphold the rule of law. Fifty-four lawyers submitted […]
The sister resorts Amilla and Finolhu have a unique relationship in the Maldives. While Finolhu is the fun sister (think Princess Stephanie) Amilla is the elegant more traditional sister (Princess Caroline). And guests can easily travel between the two to make use to each other’s facilities. And at Amilla, they have a very special […]
TTM Supplier Expo has been announced as part of the much awaited Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) 2018. The Expo is aimed to create a world-class platform for industry players to engage and connect with suppliers. Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) is to be held from the 1st to 3rd May 2018. TTM Supplier Expo is set […]