A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen at the inaugural ceremony of the “Mercure Hotels Maldives Kooddoo” — Photo by: president_office President Abdulla Yameen has admitted to feeling pressure due to the opposition’s work, saying that it has made it “difficult for money to be transferred into the country“. The President made the comment at the inaugural ceremony of […]
Minister of Tourism Moosa Zameer speaking at a ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) rally — Minister of Tourism Moosa Zameer on Monday night said that incumbent President Abdulla Yameen would be the “only choice” for Maldivians in the presidential elections slated for 2018. Speaking at a rally held at Kolamaafushi in the southern Gaafu […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 25th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: Kooddoo Airport is set to officially open later today after the renovation to accommodate bigger aeroplanes. In President Nasheed’s tenure, the airport was handed to Singapore’s Buona Vista and completed in almost 6 months. This domestic […]
President Yameen (C) pictured at the reopening ceremony of Kooddoo Airport. PHOTO/PRESIDENT’S OFFICE The development of airports in three islands will commence this year, announced President Abdulla Yameen on Monday. Speaking at the reopening ceremony of the domestic Kooddoo Airport in Gaafu Ali atoll, which has been upgraded to accommodate large aircraft of up to […]
On-going development of flats in Hulhumale. PHOTO/HDC In order to fulfil government’s affordable housing pledge, approximately 8,000 new flats will be developed next year, President Abdulla Yameen claimed on Sunday night. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the vocational training programme held for young photographers, the president said that the government’s aim is to create […]
Former Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Abdhullah Ziyath being escorted to the police with Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) staff. PHOTO / MIHAARU Over 33 charges have been levied against the former Managing Director of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), Abdulla Ziyath, and the hearings for the individual charges […]
Health Minister Abdullah Nazim speaking at the topping off ceremony of the new 25-storey “Dharumavantha Hospital” located at the capital Male. MIHAARU PHOTO / HUSSEN WAHEED Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim on Wednesday revealed that the new 25-storey hospital currently being developed in capital Male, ‘Dharumavantha Hospital’, will revolutionise the Maldivian health sector. In the […]
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed speaks at a PPM rally. PHOTO/MIHAARU Minister of Economic Affairs Mohamed Saeed on Tuesday night called on all opposition leaders to abandon their antagonism and support the endeavours of President Abdulla Yameen instead. Speaking at ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)’s rally in Raa atoll Meedhoo island to campaign for the […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 18th September 2017. By Ahmed Hamdhoon The following is a loose translation: When the Maldives Ambassador-designate to Sri Lanka Mohamed Hussain Shareef (Mundhu) has said he himself will be out on the street to arrest ex-President Mohamed Nasheed, if the need arises to arrest him, […]