A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Hey, you there? Very sad to say this but they’ve stabbed Yamin to death. The Twitter DM arrived in my inbox at 3:48 in the morning on Sunday the 23rd of April. I was in Europe, five hours behind Male’ time. It was another three hours before I switched my phone on and looked at […]
by Anonymous The use of torture as a tool of citizen oppression is a hallmark of dictatorships. The past and recent histories of the Maldives have been defined by authoritarian rule with a flimsy façade of overt calmness and order. This belied the covert systemic use of torture in the country’s prisons, which has been […]
Satellite image of G.A. Kanduhulhudhoo The motorcycle of a judge was set on fire at dawn Thursday on the island of Kanduhulhudhoo in Gaafu Alif Atoll. Judge Hassan Didi was praying at the mosque when his motorbike was soaked in petrol and set ablaze. The motorbike has been damaged beyond use while another adjacent motorcycle, […]
Various local products will be introduced to the International Market at The China Kunming Import and Export Fair 2017 scheduled to commence tomorrow, according to Ministry of Economic Development. Speaking regarding the Kunming Fair, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Economic Development, Adam Thaufeeq stated that along with the Economic Ministry and relevant authorities of the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.com website on 5th June 2017. The following is a loose translation: – Habeeb said, even though, he is a toddy tapper, as long he is loyal to people, anything could be made possible – After swearing in as a councilman, Habeeb climbed and tapped a coconut tree […]
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Director General of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) Adil Moosa has assured that outlets of top fast food brands will be opened at Velana International Airport. The Airports Company is working to bring the top fast food franchises in the world to the building which is being constructed near the Domestic Terminal. Speaking to PSM […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 28th May 2017. The following is a loose translation: The island of Utheemu Island in Haa Alifu Atoll, is historically famous for its rich history. There is plenty of unearthed evidence that points to that. The biggest heirloom is Utheemu Ganduvaru (Utheemu Palace), a monument […]
The first female Ambassador of Maldives to Bangladesh, Aishath Shaan Shakir has presented her Letter of Credence and Letter of Recall of her predecessor to the President of Bangladesh, Md. Abdul Hamid. Ambassador Aishath Shaan Shakir was joined at the ceremony held at ‘Bangabhaban’ the official residence-cum-office of the President of Bangladesh by the Third […]