Minister for Economic Development Mohamed Saeed said the EU decided not to renew duty-free status for Maldivian tuna as the country refused to allow “homosexual relations and the opportunity for people to follow any religion they want”.
Referring to the PPM’s campaign pledge to balance the budget within three years, Yameen said the 2015 budget has a “primary balance surplus” while the small deficit was intended to repay unpaid bills from recent years.
Sunday will mark 100 days since Ahmed Rilwan disappeared. In the run-up to this date, Minivan News will re-publish some of his best work as a reminder of his talents and dedication. This article was originally published on May 20.
Sunday will mark 100 days since Ahmed Rilwan disappeared. In the run-up to this date, Minivan News will re-publish some of his best work as a reminder of his talents and dedication. This article was originally published on April 23, 2014, following the arrest of 79 young people during the Anbaraa music festival.
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has signed a contract with the Department of Correctional Services to supply equipment needed in order to construct a security wall encircling the Maafushi Prison. Haveeru reported that Managing Director of the STO Adam Azim provided assurance that the company would provide all the necessary equipment as per schedule, and … Continue reading STO signs agreement to supply equipment to construct Maafushi Prison wall
The uprooted trees and flooded streets of Malé in recent days have laid bare the continuing tensions between local and central government in the Maldives. Will the politics of Malé wash away attempts at decentralisation?
The Dhiggaru MP’s passport has been held in conjunction with a Criminal Court order issued last month. While abroad, Nazim was accused of attempting to smear the tourism minister in relation to a US$6 million corruption scandal.
Islamic minister Dr Shaheem revealed that members of an independent or unauthorised prayer congregation on the island of Madduvari in Raa atoll refused to meet the ministry’s scholars that were sent to dissuade the separatists.
Education Minister Dr Aishath Shiham has detailed the enhancement of Islamic education and vocational training as well as the introduction of life skills training in schools during the government’s first year in power.