A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Journalists pictured in front of Maldives Media Council (MMC). PHOTO/MIHAARU The government submitted a bill to parliament on Sunday, seeking to appoint a single body to regulate all media outlets of the nation. The first hearing of the Maldives Media Commission bill, which was lobbied by member of ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and […]
PPM deputy leader Abdul Raheem Abdulla (R) speaks to parliamentary group leader Ahmed Nihan Hussain Manik during the press conference on Thursday. MIHAARU PHOTO/NISHAN ALI Responding to former president Mohamed Nasheed’s call to establish an interim presidency in 2018, ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s deputy leader and Fonadhoo MP Abdul Raheem Abdullah on Saturday […]
Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla and MP Faris Maumoon were abruptly taken back to Maafushi jail Saturday after short periods under house arrest. Imran, who was convicted of terrorism over a speech he gave at the 2015 May Day anti-government protest, was transferred to house arrest on September 21 after his wife gave birth […]
Happy Market Trading Co, one of the leading importers and distributors of food and beverage items in Maldives opens 5th outlet to celebrate 25 years of running the business. “Happy Market Shop 5” which is located in Ameer Ahmed Magu, in front of the temporary building for Dharumavantha School, was officially opened by CEO of […]
One of the biggest travel awards held in the region, South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is expected to bring top travel brands to the host city in Maldives. Top brands in the industry will be competing for a spot in this prestigious awards. According to event organiser High Rise Pvt Ltd, top travel brands from […]
Former President Mohamed Nasheed pictured speaking. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Former president Mohamed Nasheed has said that the Maldives should elect an interim president in the upcoming presidential elections slated for 2018. Speaking to main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s national council on Saturday, the former president said that he does not believe that a free and […]
Allied Insurance has paid over MVR 13.5 million in claims between 15th October to 19th October 2017. Claims were paid mostly for hull insurance coverage, health insurance and fire insurance during this period. Allied Insurance did not reveal the identity of the companies that these claims were paid out to no did they comment on […]
Dhiraagu has begun the sale of the latest Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 plus. Customers were able to preorder the phone up until the 19th of October 2017 and the phone went on sale on the 20th of October 2017 at Dhiraagu head office. Dhiraagu facilitated its customers to be able to preorder the […]
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has opened up voting for Maldives Travel Awards 2017: Gala Edition. The Gala Edition awards are given to recognize tourist resorts, liveaboards, hotels and airlines and their contribution to the tourism industry. According to MATATO, there are over 230 nominations for the Gala Edition this year. […]