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4 years to the presidency: mind-blowing theft

3 min read

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 […]

IGMH 25 storey

IGMH building USD 142 mn, Hulhumalé towers USD 27 mn

2 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 23rd November 2017. The following is a loose translation: Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)’s 25-storey building is the first building to stand that tall in the Maldives. However, the way the construction of the building was awarded and the project cost raises suspicion and foul […]

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Maldives government digging a grave to bury the press

10 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 7th November 2017. The following is a loose translation: The administration of President Abdulla Yameen is way ahead when it comes to restricting freedom and rights. The rights that the constitution had allowed broadly had now been hindered and narrowed down by overriding them with […]

Commission on State Asset Recovery

Maldives Asset Recovery Commission: a fake, a trap?

6 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 8th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: The period was when government corruption talk is widely discussed around. When former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb was again discussed. When Jumhooree Party Leader Qasim Ibrahim publicly severely criticised the government. During that time, President Abdulla […]

Former governor of MMA Dr Azeema Adam

Public fuss over Azeema’s departure

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 16th August 2017. The following is a loose translation: During Dr Azeema Adam’s tenure as the governor of central bank of the Maldives – Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), it was marred by allegations directed at MMA. A 1.2 billion Rufiyaa embezzlement scandal inside the government […]