A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldives has reaffirmed its commitment to the ‘India First’ policy in the wake of attempts by China to woo the Indian Ocean archipelago as part of Beijing’s ‘string of pearls’ strategy to encircle India. ‘’The Maldives practices and follows an Indian First policy when it comes to security and peace in the Indian Ocean,’’ […]
On the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Al’haa, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has conveyed greetings and good wishes to the leaders and the brotherly people of Islamic countries. In his message, the President noted that Eid-ul-Al’haa is an opportune time for the Muslim Ummah to unify in reinvigorating the true Islamic spirit of peace, giving and […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom attended the Eid prayer this morning at Masjidh Al Sulthan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam. After prayers the President exchanged Eid greetings with the public. President Yameen, in his annual Eid message, encouraged all Maldivians to embrace the true spirit of the occasion; to always work towards harmony and togetherness. Full […]
Liveaboard Association of the Maldives (LAM) has announced that this year’s Maldives Marine Expo exhibition will be held in September. The exhibition will be held from 9th to 11th September at Dharubaaruge. This year’s exhibition is run by Blek Maldives and will be the fourth edition of the exhibition. The exhibition offers a platform for […]
Seated from left : Erandi Ponnamperuma – Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Niral Kadawatharatchie – Freight Links International, Charge D’ Affairs Khadheeja Najeeha, Embassy of the Maldives in Sri Lanka, Devinda Lorensuhewa – Kelani Cables and Shenali Panabokke – Eastern & Allied Agencies. Standing from left: Ikram Ghazali-CMA CGM Lanka, Kevin Edwards – E.B. Creasy […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom appealed to all to embrace the true spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa and to work towards National harmony at all times. The President made the appeal in his message on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Al’haa. In his message, the President highlighted that the spirit of Eid-ul-Al’haa was to work towards harmony instead […]
Richard Aspinall talks to Martin Stelfox from the Olive Ridley project about protecting one of the world’s smallest turtles from ‘ghost fishing’ in the Maldives One of the world’s smallest turtle (some sources claim smallest is Kemp’s ridley) is also the most abundant, yet to me, it seems to be the hardest to find! I’ve […]
(Getty Images) Environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio did not hire a private seaplane to “party hop around the Maldives,” despite an untrue and purposefully deceptive story. Gossip Cop can bust this report, which calls the climate crusading actor a “phony” and “full of gas.” According to the often inaccurate National Enquirer, “DiCaprio is all about saving […]
During a press conference held today at the President’s Office, Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee, lead Administration representative at the All-Party Talks initiated by President Yameen, has called on all political parties in the Maldives, including Former President of Progressive Party of Maldives Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, to re-engage in the talks. Speaking at the Press […]