A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Proposed talks between the government and opposition have collapsed with both sides blaming the other for the failure to resolve a protracted political crisis through dialogue. Citing the opposition coalition’s aim of pursuing reforms, the government asked opposition parties and former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on August 30 to submit proposed reforms for discussion within a […]
September 11 10:06 2017 The trial of six suspects charged with the murder of liberal blogger Yameen Rasheed began at the criminal court Sunday afternoon. The preliminary hearings were closed to the public and the press at the request of the Prosecutor General’s office. Responding to criticism of the move, the PG spokesman told the […]
Imagine an exclusive-use island in the Maldives’ only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that pioneers both marine-enhancing conservation and life-enriching connections: a pinnacle in luxury travel that doesn’t so much as curate experiences for guests as let them create their own… Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah, Baa Atoll is the evolved realisation of two decades […]
Fushifaru Investments Pvt. Ltd. is delighted to announce its inaugural resort, Fushifaru Maldives Located on the far North East border of Faadhippolhu Atoll, more popularly known as Lhaviyani Atoll. The exquisite island of Fushifaru is home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline. With ‘Fushi’ meaning ‘island’ and ‘Faru’ meaning ‘reef’ in the […]
Palm Beach Resort & Spa, a property of Sun Sporting Holidays Ltd has announced that they are to cease operations of the resort due to a force majeure. The management revealed that they are unable to confirm any further booking at Palm Beach Resort & Spa, even if the booking has already been made for any staying at the resort. […]
Cars pictured parked alongside a pavement in Male City. PHOTO / MIHAARU Two Maldivians, who were caught engaging in “inappropriate sexual activities” inside a minister’s car, were arrested on Monday night. Mihaaru is aware that the two individuals were the minister’s driver and his girlfriend. The car was parked behind Aasaharaa Cemetery in the capital […]
AirAsia along with All H Maldives and Maldives Getaways has launched the very first Maldives Travel fair in Malaysia from the 12-13th of September 2017. The Fair is being held at gateway@KLIA 2, part of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from 10 am to 8 pm. Organizers revealed that whole purpose of the fair is […]
One of the court rooms at the Criminal Court. MIHAARU FILE PHOTO/MOHAMED SHARUHAAN The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) on Tuesday revealed that 31 individuals have submitted applications for vacant judicial posts. The judicial watchdog announced vacancies for four Criminal Court and two Civil Court judges, on August 17. The deadline for applications closed last Sunday. […]
Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar, who tried to cross the Naf river into Bangladesh to escape sectarian violence, are kept under watch by Bangladeshi security officials in Teknaf on December 25, 2016. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have intercepted 34 boats carrying some 340 Rohingyas at border points near Cox’s Bazar. / AFP PHOTO / STR […]