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Comment: Who will best protect our children?

There has been no shortage of pledges and promises in the run up to the elections. What are the various parties offering our children? Who will do best by them? International Child Rights and Child Protection expert Dr Mariya Ali provides a thorough analysis.

Comment: Conspiracy of silence over GMR arbitration

“There has been no word or confirmation from the Waheed government on this and his eager-than-ever spokespersons were nowhere to be found. This is especially interesting since they have been more than keen to take any credit they can on the entire airport saga,” writes Jeehan Golhu.

Comment: Maldives at the crossroads – Not just another day in paradise

If Nasheed represents the Maldives once again at the UN climate summit in Warsaw this November, the balance of forces will shift back in the direction dictated by science and championed by 99.99 percent. All eyes should be on the Maldives on September 7. Let us not be caught unaware of what’s happening at this epicenter of the struggle for a better world.

PPM manifesto released to criticism over economic plans

The Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) manifesto has been released, proposing extensive benefits and perks in education, sports, transport and other sectors. However, the logistics are lacking, says opposition candidate Ahmed Thasmeen Ali of President Waheed’s ‘Forward with the Nation’ coalition.

“Worst fears” over Blackstone seaplane buyout now a reality, warns hotel group

Major resort groups speaking to Minivan News this week have alleged that numerous properties were losing money on a monthly basis as a result of being reliant on services being provided by the now consolidated national seaplane operator.

Six hundred flats awarded to police and military

Government officials have described the awards as an obligation, and in keeping with the improved financial capability of the state. The opposition has called the schemes a return to ‘patronage’.