Gasim’s Villa denied stay order in court battle
The Villa Group has been denied a stay order on the tourism ministry’s seizure of two lagoons in a court battle that could bankrupt one of the Maldives’ largest companies.
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Permanent water crisis for Maldives islanders
Nearly half of Maldives’ inhabited islands experience severe drought each year as rainwater reserves dwindle in the dry season. A decade after the issue first came up, islanders continue to depend on emergency relief from Malé with no permanent solution in sight.
Power company says hands are tied over $45m subsidy cut
Businesses outside the capital will have to collectively pay about MVR11 million (US$713,359) a month more for electricity after subsidies were cut last month.
Singapore firm to advise on airport expansion
A Singapore-based consultancy is to advise the Maldives Airports Company on the long-awaited expansion of the country’s main international airport.
Comment: Migrant workers’ voice – illegal and silenced in the Maldives
Sex trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage and other forms of exploitation do not end with enacting legislations. The law is only powerful to the extent to which it is realized, and for migrant workers – without the qualification to even speak – those rights are continually denied, argues Mushfique Mohamed.
Hundreds queue for cigarettes as import duty hiked
Block-long queues formed outside tobacco shops The Root and OCC last night, with smokers in what OCC managing director Mohamed Mumthaz described as a “state of panic”.
Calls grow for President Yameen to intervene, resolve political crisis
Following imprisoned former President Mohamed Nasheed’s decision not to seek an appeal, the Maldivian Democracy Network has called on President Abdulla Yameen to intervene and resolve Maldives’ deepening political crisis.
Government signs MoU with Dubai Ports World
Dubai Port (DP) World has agreed to complete the new Thilafushi port with a free trade zone within two years of signing the agreement, Tourism Minister Ahmed Adeeb has said.
Saudi Arabia assured loan assistance for airport development, says Dr Shainee
“The Saudi Fund for Development will continue to finance the development projects in the Republic of Maldives and will consider participating in the expansion of Malé airport and beaches preservation in Hulhumalé,” reads a joint communique issued during President Yameen’s state visit to the kingdom.