A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 8th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: During the most exciting times of presidential elections in 2013, PPM’s candidate Abdulla Yameen’s campaign office was established at Nasandhura Palace Hotel, in a vacated room. And for the activities of campaign coordinators and volunteers, a […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 29th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: President Yameen’s 500% ‘confidence’ for Adeeb President Yameen’s full ‘confidence’ for Colonel (Rtd.) Nazim When someone’s ‘confidence’ is mentioned, that is the end of that person Rumour has it that in the disputes arose in relation […]
The security control of jailed former vice president Ahmed Adeeb’s prison cell has been assigned to Special Operations police. SO officers began managing the cell’s security on Thursday, a source told Raajje.mv. Adeeb’s cell was raided last week by police on suspicion that he was a hiding a mobile phone and using it to contact […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 14th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: – MMPRC’s corruption is the level of deceit and an exemplar of dishonesty and deviousness. – This kind of heist is not even likely in a George Clooney’s movie – The total amount of skulduggery that […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Raajje.mv website on 14th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: Financial regulations were altered to enable the heist An exact figure of the money delivered to President Yameen’s residence is yet unknown Some works of the ministry of tourism’s were transferred to MMPRC Between 17 July […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 10th January 2018. The following is a loose translation: As guaranteed by the constitution, access to basic healthcare is a fundamental right of any citizen. And, although, one has been convicted and is serving a jail sentence, the person is still entitled to that right. […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on the vfp.mv website on 17th November 2017. The following is a loose translation: President Abdulla Yameen’s tenure began on 17th November 2013, and it is four years to this date. In President Yameen’s tenure, he has undertaken many developmental projects, however, many corruption allegations were also directed at […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on vfp.mv website on 1st October 2017. The following is a loose translation: In the past four years, the number of gang-related murders and violence had escalated to record heights. During the past two weeks, gang violence had claimed the lives of several young people. This triggered loud calls […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 30th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: Is Malé safe anymore? Who is there to guarantee the safe return from a visit to a corner shop without getting stabbed in the throat or chest? In the capital city Malé, which has become a […]