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Tsunami Monument

Pres recalls Maldivians’ spirit, solidarity in 2004 tsunami aftermath

By Maldives Times 2 min read

Overhead view of the Tsunami Monument in capital Male: it was built in memorial of the lives lost during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. PHOTO/HOUSING MINISTRY President Abdulla Yameen on Tuesday urged the nation to recall the unity and solidarity shown by the people of the Maldives in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean […]

water supply

Safe water supply plan, a success

By Marco Robinson 4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 2nd April 2017. The following is a loose translation: Editor’s note: This is an essay by Minister of Environment and Energy Mr Thoriq Ibrahim. This is published with few changes in accordance to Avas’ writing standards. There are 663 million people in differents parts of […]