A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

Archive - September 2017

Al Shaali Marine Maldives has Displayed their New Launch, “Canary 21” in the 4th Edition of Maldives Marine Expo

September 12, 2017

Former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom (R) with Jumhoory Party's (JP)leader Qasim Ibrahim (L) at a gathering held in JP's official party camp Kunooz. PHOTO / MIHAARU

“All-party talks cannot take place until political leaders are freed”

September 12, 2017

Aerial shot of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge being developed between Male and Hulhule. PHOTO/ HOUSING MINISTER TWITTER

Land reclamation to begin for airport-Hulhumale link road

September 12, 2017

Diplomacy • Politics

Ambassador of Bangladesh pays a courtesy call on the Vice President – Press Releases

September 12, 2017

Dhiggaru MP Faris Maumoon waves as he is escorted to jail. PHOTO/MIHAARU

Legal • Politics

Opposition MP’s charge amended from ‘accepting’ to ‘offering’ bribe

September 12, 2017

Emerging Careers of 21st Century symposium to be held by Islanders Group

September 12, 2017

Diplomacy • Politics • Videos

Ambassador of Bangladesh pays a courtesy call on the Vice President

September 12, 2017

A boy puts money in a fund box placed by Raajje TV to raise aid for the persecuted Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar. PHOTO/TWITTER

Society & Culture

Over MVR1 mln raised in 10 hours for Rohingya: Raajje TV

September 12, 2017

Opposition Jumhoory Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim being taken to Velana International Airport (VIA) by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) officers. He was given permission to depart to Singapore on Wednesday evening.

Legal • Politics

MCS denies medical leave extension to JP leader

September 11, 2017