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.
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.
News from the week of March 5 to 11: Addu City Council uproots coconut palms on scenic link road, a woman and four children repatriated from refugee camp, and newly-discovered fish named after Maldivian national flower,
Business news from the week of March 5 to 11: Russia’s national carrier evacuated tourists, the central bank warned of a fraudulent forex trading scheme, and Maldivian airlines resumed flights to Colombo.
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.
News from the week of February 26 to March 4: PCR test requirement scrapped for vaccinated passengers, a travel ban imposed on Sun resorts owner over US$28 million owed to Hilton, and court dismisses bribery charges against Youth Minister Mahloof.
Business news from the week of February 26 to March 4: a picnic park for Malé is under development, a new poultry farm began sales in Addu City, and MIFCO raised its fish purchasing prices.
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.
News from the week of February 19 to 25: a “prominent ISIS operative” was arrested with the FBI’s help, medical students stranded in Ukraine evacuated through Hungary, and president transfers power to undergo surgery.
Business news from the week of February 19 to 25: landmark deals signed for high-speed internet, Srilankan partners with domestic carrier to open up southern atolls, and Velana airport sets air traffic movement record.
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.
News from the week of February 12 to 18: police officers start using body cameras, British High Commission opens in Malé, and new law proposed to strengthen financial disclosures.