MDP Divide, Taxi Strike
Top stories from the week of March 5 to 11: MDP internal elections postponed amid factional squabble and taxi drivers go on strike to demand higher fare.
Ukraine War Fallout, MDP Factional Strife
Top stories from the week of February 26 to March 4: Russian superyachts arrive as fuel prices rise and rift widens in race for MDP leadership.
Party Drug Epidemic, End Of Covid Restrictions
Top stories from the week of February 19 to 25: police briefs media on entrenched substance abuse problem and Covid restrictions are lifted as Omicron wave recedes.
Dangers Of ‘India Out,’ ‘Destruction’ Of Biosphere Reserve
Top stories from the week of February 12 to 18: ministers make the case against ‘India Out’ campaign and NGOs call on government to stop ‘environmental destruction’ of Addu Atoll.
Parrot Massacre, Muzzling Dissent, By-Election Aftermath
Top stories from the week of February 5 to 11: killing of illegally imported birds sparks outcry, new law proposed to outlaw ‘India Out’ campaign, and MDP by-election win put down as Pyrrhic victory.
Presidential Address, Final Campaign Pitch
Top stories from the week of January 29 to February 4: president pledges pay rise for teachers, housing for Malé residents, and campaign wraps up for hotly-contested Komandoo by-election.
Positive President, Living With Covid, Minister’s Son
Top stories from the week of January 22 to 28: President Solih tested positive for Covid-19, health authorities decide to “live with the virus,” and minister rubbishes allegations about son’s £1.5 million house.
Convictions In Blogger’s Murder, Teachers’ Right To Wear Niqab
Top stories from the week of January 15 to 21: prime suspects found guilty of killing Yameen Rasheed and coalition partners at odds over niqab in schools.
China-Maldives Pacts, ‘Abuse Of State Resources,’ Omicron Surge
Top stories from the week of January 8 to 14: China grants US$63 million and visa-free entry, project announcement for by-election flagged as abuse of resources, and health authorities under fire over travel restrictions.
Arrests From ‘India Out’ Protests, Religious Objections To Homestay
Top stories from the week of January 1 to 7: opposition protesters clash with police and clerics warn that homestay tourism poses a threat to the country’s Islamic culture.
‘India Out’ Campaign, Malé Housing Crisis, Resignation Of Anti-Corruption Commissioners
Welcome to the inaugural edition of our weekly briefing, a roundup of the top stories from the past week.
