A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The judicial authorities have revoked the suspension of 13 out of 54 lawyers who were barred from appearing in court for signing a petition for judicial reform. On Monday, the Department of Judicial Administration, which functions under the Supreme Court, announced that the suspension was lifted after the investigation of their cases was completed. The 54 […]
Government expects tourist arrivals this year to surpass the numbers of the past four years, a senior minister announced Monday. Speaking after inaugurating this year’s Hotel Asia Exhibition in the capital Male on Monday, finance minister Ahmed Munavvar hailed the arrival of over 700,000 tourists by July as a major accomplishment adding that the government […]
Mohamed Mafaaz, arrested over Nadeem Abdul Raheem’s murder, pictured inside a Police vehicle after his arrest. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Maldives Police Service are looking to charge four suspects with the murder of a local youth, Nadeem Abdul Raheem, in late July. Police spokesperson confirmed that the cases of four individuals were submitted to the Prosecutor […]
Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has started a special photography competition, “Urban Art Reaction”, to capture photos of people engaging with the arts at different locations of Hulhumale’ or snaps that exhibit the urban life and environment of Hulhumale’. To enter into this competition, participants must upload their photo to Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags […]
Maldives Food and Drug Authority on Monday refuted reports of ‘plastic’ rice in the country, insisting that tests thus far have been negative. In a letter sent to Lily International which is the importer of renowned rice brand ‘Kohinoor’, FDA said the investigation into reports had not revealed any traces of plastic in the rice […]
The permanent appointee to the United Nations from the Maldives, Dr Ali Naseer — The permanent appointee to the United Nations from the Maldives, Dr Ali Naseer on Monday assured that no country will influence how the Maldives is going to cast its votes at the 72nd UN General Assembly. Speaking to the national broadcaster […]
Bhutan 1:0 Maldives — 2017 SAFF U -18 CHAMPIONSHIP — Bhutan Score first goal. Bhutan score the first goal against Maldives in ongoing tournament 2017 SAFF U -18 CHAMPIONSHIP
Permanent Appointee to the United Nations from the Maldives, Dr. Ali Naseer Permanent Appointee to the United Nations from the Maldives, Dr. Ali Naseer has said that the Maldives will push the UN to stop the human rights violations by the military of Myanmar against the Rohingya Muslims. Responding to the opposition claims that the […]
Baros Maldives is inviting guests to join in its survey to identify the many Manta Rays that can be seen at the Manta Ray dive spots close to the boutique island resort. The survey is being conducted by Divers Baros Maldives and has resulted in different Manta Rays being identified and entered into the first […]