A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Fathmath Sama, 18 (L) and Ahmed Hamin, 21 (R) – the two individuals who passed away after experiencing chest pains whilst under the influence of illicit substances — Police have released four people who were arrested over the sudden deaths of two youths in reclaimed suburb Hulhumale late last month. Ahmed Hamin, 21, and Fathmath […]
Mamen, the digital platform from Dhiraagu for empowered, innovative and fun people has taken off at the Dhiraagu Youth Fest in Vilingili on the 7th of October 2017. A lucky first group of 100 customers will be the first members of the Mamen community until it is made available to the general public very soon. As […]
During President Yameen’s official visit to Saudi Arabia. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE Main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called on the government of the Maldives to immediately leave a Saudi Arabia-led military coalition after the United Nations blacklisted the coalition for the deaths of hundreds of children and attacking dozens of schools and hospitals in Yemen. […]
Discrimination is often the transference of moral degradation to others. The Maldives presents many examples of it in its treatment of migrant workers. Take Malé’s old Sultan Park, now upgraded and renamed Rasrani Bageecha. Its large, open space and fine old trees provide a rare haven of peace in the otherwise congested capital. On Fridays, […]
The function that was scheduled to be held this evening, where President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and Madam Fathimath Ibrahim meet the senior citizens, has been postponed due to unforeseen weather conditions. The function was rescheduled to 2030 hours on Monday evening, 9th October 2017, to be held at Rasfannu Beach. The invitation is open […]
The popular chain which operates expresso bars in South Asia and the Middle East, Barista Coffee India Ltd, chose Barista Maldives as its “Best International Franchise Partner 2017”. The fairly new Barista Maldives received this award after competing with the brand franchise outlets in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and other countries. Best franchise partner is […]
The website for Technical Vocational Education Center (TVEC), a vocational training institute established in B. Kihaadhoo has been launched. This training centre was opened by Coastline Foundations with the aim of developing technically skilled youth for the evolving technical industries of Maldives. With the training provided in this institute, the foundation hopes to tackle issues […]
The meetings ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) officials held in Geneva, Switzerland with international agencies were very fruitful, says deputy leader of PPM parliamentary group, Ali Arif. Speaking in an exclusive interview to “Sun” from Geneva, this Saturday, Arif said the PPM delegation, during its meetings discussed human rights in Maldives, the allegations by […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and Madam Fathimath Ibrahim will meet with the senior citizen of the country this evening, at a function held at Rasfannu Beach at 2030 hours. The invitation is open to all Maldivian senior citizens. Full details are available from the link below: