A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh H.E. Rear Admiral Akhtar Habib, has paid a courtesy call on Vice President Abdulla Jihad, this morning at the President’s Office. At the call, the Vice President expressed his sincere gratitude for the generous assistance and continued support rendered by Bangladesh for the socio-economic development of the […]
Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon waves as he is escorted to jail. PHOTO/MIHAARU The state prosecution has amended its charge against the opposition lawmaker of Dhiggaru constituency, Faris Maumoon, from “accepting bribe” to “offering bribe”. The lawmaker son of former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested and remanded under a court order until the end of […]
Emerging Careers of 21st Century symposium organised by Islanders group in association with Foundation for a better future, is to be held on Thursday 14th September from 8:30pm to 10:00pm. This event will be hosted by Billabong High EPS International School and will be held in the school Hall. The event which aims to provide […]
A boy puts money in a fund box placed by Raajje TV to raise aid for the persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar. PHOTO/TWITTER Local television channel Raajje TV announced that it has raised over MVR 1 million in less than 12 hours from capital Male City alone to relieve the plight of Rohingya Muslims who […]
Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim being taken to Velana International Airport (VIA) by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) officers. He was given permission to depart to Singapore on Wednesday evening. Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Monday stated that opposition Jumhoory Party (JP)’s leader Qasim Ibrahim’s 10-day medical leave cannot be extended. Qasim’s family on […]
Lawyers speak to press after presenting a “great, big” Constitution to the Attorney General. Lawyers, who have been suspended over submitting a petition to the Supreme Court, declared Monday that the authorities’ decision to take action against them instead of addressing the issues highlighted in their petition is a great injustice. A large number of […]
The Minister of Environment and Energy, Thoriq Ibrahim have stated that they are preparing to establish “Island Waste Management Centers” in each and every island of Maldives by the end of next year. According to Thoriq, this plan will be implemented under the recent “Comprehensive Waste Management” policy of the government. Individuals will be given […]
Maldives Travel Awards today marked the launching of nominations for the Gala Edition 2017, at a corporate evening hosted for Travel Awards sponsors and partners in Anantara Dhigu Resort Maldives. Launched in 2012, Maldives Travel Awards celebrates the leading travel properties, outstanding achievements in service and product innovation. For the first time in 2017, Travel […]