A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Mohamed Anas, 25, of Raa atoll Meedhoo island. The state has charged a minor of 17 years with the murder of Mohamed Anas, who was stabbed to death in capital Male in late July. The Juvenile Court revealed that the minor is charged with homicide by sharp force. The court did not disclose the suspect’s […]
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The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 11th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: In contrast to neighbouring countries, Maldives economy is small. The income generating resources are also less. The entire economy is dependent on tourism. Therefore, in order to broaden the economy, the government started several initiatives. Likewise, […]
Aerial view of K. Himmafushi lagoon. PHOTO/HOUSING MINISTRY The Prosecutor General’s Office has levied charges against one suspect in the death of an expatriate, who was employed at the Life water plant in Kaafu atoll Himmafushi island. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed so far, is being charged under Section 141 of the […]
Hundreds of non-Maldivian fishing vessels have been operating illegally in the nation’s waters, according to an assessment from the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture. The assessment was conducted with help from international cooperation, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data collected through satellite service providers. The two-year study identified 432 vessels performing unauthorized activities in […]
Aircraft used for training at the Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA) pictured in Gan International Airport. PHOTO/AAA Addu International Airport Company (AIA) may not be renewing its agreement with Sri Lanka’s Asian Academy of Aeronautics (AAA) after their contract expires in 2019, announced AIA’s general manager Ibthishama Ahmed Saeed on Wednesday. AAA, a pilot training […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 10th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: MoniCon’s order was implemented when dangerous and violent criminals were loose on the streets, smartly avoiding the ‘trap’ that were set up on to catch them and lock them in a strong legal ‘cage’ to control […]
Amin Javed Faizal (L) with his wife, Gender Minister Zeneesha Zaki, pictured at the official Independence Day ceremony in July 2017. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The Maldives government on Tuesday appointed Amin Javed Faizal as the additional secretary at the foreign ministry. According to the President’s Office, the position bears the same status as a deputy […]
The reclaimed area for the Hulhule-Hulhumale link road. PHOTO/HDC Building of revetments has commenced after completing land reclamation for the development of the link road connecting the main airport island of Hulhule and reclaimed suburb Hulhumale. Housing Development Corporation (HDC)’s managing director Mohamed Saiman on Wednesday revealed that land reclamation concluded two days before. Six […]