A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The fire that broke out at Ukulhas powerhouse on November 7, 2017. A fire broke out at the powerhouse in Ukulhas island in Alif Alif atoll on Tuesday morning. The police said that they were informed of the incident at around 11 a.m., and that no one was injured in the fire. According to the […]
Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom at the presidential jetty before his departure to India. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED/MIHAARU Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom on Monday night gave an opaque response when asked for his opinion on electing an interim president in 2018. Late in October, former president Mohamed Nasheed had urged the opposition coalition to collectively […]
Several exhibitors including resorts, hotels, guesthouses, travel agencies, associations and airline operators are representing Maldives at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2017. According to Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), 195 representatives from 70 companies are present at this year’s WTM which will be held from Monday to Wednesday. WTM London 2017 was […]
Jailed former defence minister Mohamed Nazim arrives for a court hearing. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU The family of jailed former defence minister Mohamed Nazim released a statement to mark his 1,000th day of imprisonment on Monday, declaring that each passing day is another blow of judicial injustice to Nazim. Nazim is currently serving 11 years in jail […]
The Maldives’ stall at the World Travel Market 2017 in London, UK. PHOTO: ABDULLA JAMEEL/MIHAARU A delegation of 195 representatives from the Maldives is participating in the ongoing 37th World Travel Market (WTM) in the UK to promote the Maldivian tourism industry. The Maldives stall at the ExCel in London was officially opened by attorney […]
Leading destination marketing agency, Maldives Promotion House has expressed their delight by announcing the release of the latest edition of its annual publication, Maldives Insider. The 2017-2018 edition of Maldives Insider was released at the ongoing World Travel Market (WTM) London by Haris Mohamed, the Acting Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC). […]
A student being awarded at the High Achiever’s award function in 2016. PHOTO / MIHAARU The Department of Higher Education (DHE) has changed the High Achiever’s Scholarship guidelines and decided that scholarships will be awarded to select countries. The scholarships will be awarded to students who complete their A’Levels next year with A grades in […]
Maldives Accountants Forum has commenced in Hotel Jen Malé on Monday, October 6. The first ever Accountants forum of its kind is hosted by Auditor General’s Office (AGO). This three-day forum will go on until 8th November and the two days of technical sessions will be held at AGO – Auditorium. The chief guest of […]
IGMH staff pictured at the new cardiac centre at the state-run hospital. MIHAARU FILE PHOTO/NISHAN ALI The Ministry of Health has said that it made the mass job vacancy announcement last week in an attempt to increase employment opportunities for Maldivian citizens. The health ministry announced on Thursday that it would be recruiting 160 specialist […]