A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort is privileged to announce that Eyck Zimmer will be guest chef at the resort 21 October to 2 November 2017. One of the truly great talents in modern haute cuisine, Zimmer has won accolades such as Portuguese Chef of the Year 2008, British Chef of the Year 2006, Meilleur Ouvrier de Grande […]
Senior figures of the Y-faction of PPM in Tuesday’s press conference — Photo by: Shahubaan Fahumee The breakaway Y-faction of ruling Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) has threatened legal action if the Party’s name is not removed from the statement issued by opposition parties condemning the en masse suspension of lawyers. The statement was […]
Party talks press conference held in President’s Office — Photo by: Raajjemv The Government of Maldives has once again called for a resumption to the stalled All-Party Talks, after leveling strong criticism against the opposition parties. The letters calling for a resumption to the talks were sent to the opposition parties and former President Maumoon […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 10th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: The main reason why Bangladeshi workers are preferred and brought into the Maldives is that of their low wage. Their usual wage ranges from USD 150 – 200. They are the cheapest labourers to come in […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has sent a message of condolence to His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV Sultan Muhammad V of Malaysia, following the demise of Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim of Kedah. The President’s message reads as follows: “I am deeply grieved to hear the news of passing away of Sultan Tuanku Abdul […]
[embedded content] Maldives has joined a UN campaign aimed at eliminating marine litter. The UN Environment’s CleanSeas campaign, which was launched in February this year, calls on government to pass policies to reduce plastic and industries to minimise plastic packaging. Maldives has pledged to launch a national campaign to reduce single-use plastics and look […]
At a press conference held at the President’s Office this morning, lead representative of the Administration at the All-Party Talks initiated by President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom in 2015, Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture Dr. Mohamed Shainee has stated that no party has taken up the invitation from the administration to recommence the political dialogue […]
Maldives Getaways, Organizers of Dhiraagu Guesthouses Maldives Conference have revealed that abundance of industry experts are expected to share their insights at the conference which is due to be held at Paradise Island Resort and Spa on the 23rd of September 2017. Speakers include Mr Asela Dematagoda who is the senior account manager of hotels […]
Minister of Fisheries Dr Mohamed Shainee (L) and President’s Office Legal Affairs Minister Azima Shukoor (R) at a press conference held at the President’s Office on September 12, 2017. MIHAARU PHOTO / HUSSAIN The Maldivian government has responded to the opposition’s counter to the president’s all-party talks invitation, by accusing them of “making up more […]