A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Andrew, pictured with new bride Gill, had just turned 30 last week MALDIVES NIGHTMARE A LARGE group of “grief-stricken” friends gathered yesterday to remember their newlywed pal who perished snorkelling on honeymoon. Dublin groom Andrew Roddy, who celebrated turning 30 just last week, was holidaying in the Maldives with his bride Gill Campion when tragedy […]
The Inter-Parliamentary Union has expressed concern over human rights violation against opposition lawmakers in the Maldives. In a press statement Wednesday, the global organisation of national parliaments called for a fact-finding mission by its Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians and noted appreciation for an offer made by the Maldivian authorities to grant a visit in the near […]
Ministry of Economic Development has confirmed USD 2.5 billion worth of investments has been registered in Maldives. During the signing ceremony for the platinum partners of Maldives Investment Forum 2017, held at Economic Ministry, Adam Thaufeeq the Deputy Minister said the investments registered in Maldives have increased over the past three and a half years […]
Abdullah Rasheed Mohamed with Maldives Correctional Service officers — The Maldives Medical Council on Wednesday revealed that it will be investigating the doctor who treated the May Day protestor who died in custody, for negligence. Earlier in the week, the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) and the National Integrity Commission (NIC) had also […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have arrived back in Malé this afternoon, at the conclusion of the official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit was made at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and the Supreme Commander […]
A housing ministry worker handles complaints submitted by the public regarding flat distribution of the government’s first social housing project. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) on Wednesday searched the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure’s headquarters for evidence after numerous complaints of corruption were lodged at the institution about the distribution of flats […]
On World Mental Health Day earlier this month, 27-year-old Aisha* Mohamed was eating fried chicken at a seaside cafe in the Maldivian capital Malé. Her laughter hid the long day she had had. Her humour also concealed issues that affected her more. Issues that affect many Maldivians who have challenges diagnosing and treating them. “Three […]
App developers at Investment Forum 2016 – Sun.mv Five Best App Challenge, a mobile application software development challenge will be organised by the Ministry of Economic Development, with the purpose of bringing progress to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry in Maldives. According to a publication by the Ministry, this competition is aimed at […]