A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Zhang Lizhong, presented his Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this morning, at the President’s Office. At the ceremony, the President welcomed the Ambassador to the Maldives and congratulated him on the commencement of his term as the Ambassador of China to […]
The opposition has launched a social media campaign urging Bollywood superstar Sir Amitabh Bachchan to cancel an upcoming trip to the Maldives. The legendary actor is scheduled to speak at the annual session of the World Health Organisation’s regional committee for Southeast Asia due to begin on September 6 at the Paradise Island Resort near Malé. Bachchan […]
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has urged the security forces to stop the electoral body from holding parliamentary by-elections in six constituencies, a move he contended would be in defiance of an ambiguous Supreme Court decision. Speaking at a rally of the four-party opposition coalition Monday night, Gayoom said the Elections Commission was acting in […]
Commander of the goodwill fleet of China’s People Liberation Army, Rear Admiral Shen Hao 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 contributions and support extended by the Government of China for the development […]
MANILA – Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 Katarina Rodriguez has joined the growing list of local celebrities who have become fans of the tropical paradise Maldives. Rodriguez did not waste the opportunity to bask in the sun and flaunt her pageant-ready figure as she posed in sexy swimsuits during her Maldives getaway. “Perfect sun and perfect […]
President Yameen (R) shakes hands with the new Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong, PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The new Ambassador of China to the Maldives, Zhang Lizhong, presented his credentials to President Abdulla Yameen early Tuesday at the President’s Office. Warmly welcoming the new ambassador following the departure of his predecessor, Wang Fukang, earlier this […]
Gender Minister Aminath Zeneesha Shaheed Zaki pictured with some children, heading to the recently opened Schwack Cinema in Hulhumale. PHOTO/GENDER MINISTRY Ministry of Gender and Family announced that it received 126 reports of child abuse cases in the month of July. Statistics show that, with 48 percent, child abuse cases make up the highest percentage […]
A police officer making an arrest — The Criminal Court has ordered the release of a man who was arrested by police officers in plain clothing. The man was arrested on suspicion of using and selling drugs. The court ordered his release as he was arrested in contravention of Section 40 of the Criminal Procedure […]
Traffic in Male’: A Chinese construction company was ordered to pay up to MVR 480,000 in fines for damaging a taxi amidst construction. PHOTO / MIHAARU The Civil Court on Monday ordered a Chinese construction company currently operating in the Maldives to pay MVR 480,000 in fines for damaging a taxi amidst construction. Last December, […]