Security officers surround Speaker Maseeh inside the parliament chambers, seen on the left. PHOTO: AHMED NIHAN The parliament on Thursday approved to appoint Ahmed Naseer as the governor of Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). Thursday’s sitting was also conducted amongst chaos as opposition lawmakers continued to protest against Speaker Abdulla Maseeh chairing the session. The parliament […]
From the night market that was held in Male in 2016. PHOTO/MIHAARU Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) on Wednesday declared that the annual Night Market will not be held this year due to a lack of cooperation from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure. Last week, MNCCI announced that it was making […]
Jumhoory Party’s flags and logo pictured at a party rally. PHOTO/MIHAARU The Civil Court has thrown out the lawsuit filed by opposition Jumhoory Party, regarding the Elections Commission ban of the party’s flag and logo, as JP failed to turn up at the trial. The Elections Commission banned the use of JP’s flag and logo […]
Kendhoo MP Ali Hussain talking at a Jumhoory Party rally held at ‘Kunooz’. PHOTO / MIHAARU Kendhoo MP Ali Hussain on Tuesday night claimed that only Chief Justice Abdullah Saeed has the power to end the military “hijacking” of the parliament and resolve the political crisis in the country right now. Speaking at an opposition press […]
Shaaheen Ibrahim Didi (C) pictured with the trophy after he won the gold medal at the 51st Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2017. Local bodybuilder Shaaheen Ibrahim Didi won gold at the 51st Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships, marking the first time a Maldivian won the gold medal at an Asian sports championship. Shaaheen […]
The original Dhivehi article, by reporter Fazeena Ahmed, was published on the Mihaaru.com website on 28 February, 2017. The following is a loose translation: The public was shown a different picture. The Government and the MDP made a “secret deal” behind the curtains. The “undisclosed” agenda by the government was to allow foreign investors to own […]
The original Dhivehi article, by reporter Ahmed Abdullah Saeed, was published on the Mihaaru.com website on 20 February, 2017. The following is a loose translation: When I say small businesses in the tourism sector, what I mean is small businesses in the huge tourism industry.These days, if you want to develop a tourist resort you […]
The original Dhivehi article, by reporter Abdullah Jameel, was published on the Mihaaru.com website on 27 February, 2017. The following is a loose translation: What is going to happen to Faafu Atoll? Are they really going to sell the atoll? Or will some people bring in an investment ? These days, these questions have […]