A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
PPM’s deputy leader and Vilufushi MP Abdullah Riyaz speaking at a press conference held at PPM headquarters in the capital Male. PHOTO / MIHAARU Ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s deputy leader and Villifushi MP Abdullah Riyaz has made some strong indictments against neighbouring Sri Lanka, alleging that the country’s government is aiding the Maldives’ […]
Reclaimed strip for the bund wall through the mangrove swamp of H.Dh. Kulhudhuffushi. PHOTO/SOCIAL MEDIA Reclamation has commenced for the bund wall being constructed through the mangrove swamp of Haa Dhaal atoll Kulhudhuffushi island. The government initiated project to develop a domestic airport in Kulhudhuffushi requires the reclamation of six hectares of the island’s western […]
Defence Minister Adam Shareef (R) and Chief of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Major General Ahmed Shiyam (L) at the meeting held to mark Victory Day on November 3, 2017. MIHAARU PHOTO / NISHAN ALI President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom established strong, effective policies and has achieved great feats in countering terrorism and violent […]
Maldives business magazine “Isles”, which is co-published by New York Times and “Avas” was launched at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2017. The Magazine was launched in WTM at the “Lets go Maldives” travel agency corner, by the company’s Managing Director Mr Ahmed Riyaz. The Magazine was handed over to him by Editor in […]
Mr Ahmed Naseer Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) Governor Mr Ahmed Naseer speaks in support of developing an accountancy body in the Maldives. Mr Naseer shed light on the matter during his speech as the chief guest of first Maldives Accountants Forum. During the speech, he stated that it is high time an accountancy body is […]
Former president Mohamed Nasheed gives interview to Mihaaru in London. PHOTO/MIHAARU Former president Mohamed Nasheed expressed confidence that the current discussions between the United States and India about the Maldives’ political turmoil would pave the way for him to run in the presidential elections next year. Nasheed made the declaration in an interview to Mihaaru […]
Islamic minister Dr Ziyad Baqir and defence minister Adam Shareef speak at press conference regarding the funds raised for the Rohingya. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU The Maldives will hand over MVR 18 million, raised to relieve the plight of the Rohingya, to the Bangladesh Red Crescent in a week, announced Islamic minister Dr Ahmed Ziyad Baqir […]
King Salman of Saudi Arabia (R) greets President Yameen during his visit to the Maldives as the Saudi crown prince. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom on Tuesday assured King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia that the Maldives remains in solidarity with the Arab kingdom in its endeavours to establish regional peace. President […]
Hassan Saaid enjoys a friendly race with children at the Sports Stars Fiesta in Maafushi. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Mihaaru Awards held a colourful evening with local sports stars at Kaafu atoll Maafushi island last Saturday. The new prestigious sports awards, launched by Mihaaru newspaper, held the “Sports Stars Fiesta” under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) […]