A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared State of Emergency, under Article 253 of the Constitution of the Republic of Maldives, for the next 15 days. The state of emergency was declared by a Presidential Decree (No. 2018/3) issued on 5 February 2018. As per the Presidential Decree, the state of emergency was enforced in […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has declared 6th of March as the National Patriotism day from this year onwards. Tharika, a national campaign outlined in the 2017 Presidential Address aimed at promoting unity and culture along with boosting religious faith and national spirit, was inaugurated on 6th March 2017. It is an important national camping […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has attended the oath-taking ceremony of the graduates of 63rd Basic Training Course of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The ceremony was held at the MNDF headquarters, Bandaara koshi this morning. The MNDF oath was administered during today’s ceremony by Senior Civil Court Judge Uz. Abdulla Ali. Along with the […]
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E. Taro Kono, paid a courtesy call on President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, this evening, at Mulee’aage, the Official Residence of the President. During the call, the President welcomed the Minister to the Maldives and extended warm greetings and good wishes to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The President […]
Following the end of the three year term of the previous National Awards Committee, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has reconstituted the Committee. The members of the current National Awards Committee are: 1. Aneesa Ahmed, Chairperson of the Committee 2. Ahmed Ali Manik 3. Hussain Amir 4. Zulfa Ibrahim 5. Shuhda Fuad 6. Mohamed Ikram […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has inaugurated the harbour of Velidhoo Island of South Miladhummadulu Atoll. At a ceremony held this evening at the harbour area of Velidhoo Island, the President inaugurated the harbour by unveiling the harbour memorial. The harbour inaugurated today in Velidhoo Island is 800 feet long and 250 feet wide. The […]
While appealing for restraint in criticism and asking to not engage in negativity towards India, especially in the media, President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom reaffirmed that India is the Maldives’ closest friend and ally. President Yameen reiterated that his Administration would never entertain negative sentiments towards India, highlighting that Indian assistance formed an invaluable contribution […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has stated that his administration will put in every effort into human resource development, and empowering Maldivians to take decisions into their own hands. The President made this statement while addressing the people of Holhudhoo Island this afternoon, following the inauguration of the island’s harbour. In his speech, the President […]
President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has arrived in Velidhoo Island of South Miladhummadulu Atoll today, as part of his current visit to some islands of South Miladhummadulu, Faadhippolhu and South Maalhosmadulu Atolls. Upon arrival, the President was warmly welcomed by the island’s community. During his visit, the President will inaugurate the island’s harbour. As part […]