A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen meets with Japanese foreign minister Taro Kono at the presidential palace on January 6, 2017. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen has sought Japan’s support for the Maldives’ candidature for the 2019 term of the United Nations Security Council. The president made the request during a meeting with the Japanese foreign minister, Taro […]
Kuramathi Islandi Resort A Chinese tourist was found dead in Kuramathi Island Resort in Alif Alif atoll on Sunday evening. According to Police, they received the report at 5:15 pm that day. The 29-year-old man was found dead after he had gone for a swim. Police said that their officials are currently at the resort, […]
Top government officials discussing the Emboodhoo Lagoon project, after the ceremony that was held to inaugurate the government’s integrated resort project. MIHAARU PHOTO / HUSSEIN WAHEED Local businesses would have the opportunity to establish their presence at the USD 800 million project, “Enboodhoo Lagoon” being developed in Kaafu atoll, an official from the project revealed […]
The new members appointed to MMA’s Board of Directors (L-R): Ihsan, Idhuham and Janah. Former director of Maldives Association of Construction Industries (MACI) Mohamed Ali Janah and former captain of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Ali Ihusan were appointed as board members of Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on Sunday. Ali Ihusan had been filling the post […]
The family of the late Dr Pandian (L) pose for a picture with senior officials of ADK Hospital. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU Privately run ADK Hospital inaugurated its new building on Sunday, which was named after its longest-serving physician, the late Dr R.J.C Pandian. The eight-storey building, which was developed with a loan from the German […]
Officials of the Maldives’ health ministry and India’s NIMS Hospital at the signing ceremony awarding operations and development of Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital to the latter. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Ali Usaid, the local director of Kulhudhuffushi Regional Hospital, has filed cases at the police and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), accusing the hospital’s operator, Noorul Islam International Pvt […]
Former VP Ahmed Adheeb escorted back to prison after a court hearing. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The jailed former vice president Ahmed Adheeb’s lawyers claimed in court on Sunday that the Civil Court has the jurisdiction to hear Adheeb’s case seeking a court order that would allow him to go abroad for medical treatment, despite the […]
Hiriya School students and parents leaving after report collection. PHOTO: NSHAN ALI/MIHAARU The education ministry has tasked local company Maxcom to procure over 70,000 tablets for students and teachers, last month. The government had previously announced their decision to digitalize schools by reducing the usage of textbooks in classrooms. While proposing the State Budget 2018 […]
Japanese foreign minister Taro Kono pictured during his official visit to the Maldives on January 6, 2017. PHOTO/FOREIGN MINISTRY Japan wished to see the Maldives progress in all areas, and strengthen bilateral relations with the island nation, stated the government of Japan on Saturday. Speaking to the press regarding Japanese foreign minister Taro Kono’s official […]