News and stories from the Maldives
Chinese President Hu Jintao and other senior leaders took part in a voluntary tree planting activity at the Olympic Forest Park here on Saturday. China's top legislator Wu Bangguo, Premier Wen Jiabao, top political…
Defending the party’s decision to circulate “Whip sheets” amongst its members, the ruling Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) accused the main Opposition MDP of resorting to “delaying tactics” when the much awaited vote on…
Gang Master and Master Drug Dealer Yamin Gay-oom and his Gay Group has started begging DRP to accept them as Loyal Members to DRP.
Hon. Reginold Cooray Chief Minister of Western Province of Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign…
H. E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Dr. Purna Sen, Head of the Commonwealth Human Rights Unit discussed possible ways of further collaboration between the Government and the Commonwealth. The…
The President today visited Maldivian Government Trade Centre (MGTC) and Maldives National Ship Limited (MNSL) offices in Singapore and met with members of the staff of the offices. During his visit to MGTC office, the…
New Pakistan cabinet sworn in Pakistan's incoming government has promised to reinstate Chaudhry and other judges Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan's president, has sworn in 24 members of the new cabinet led by Yousaf Raza…
Student successes BRIDLINGTON students have been honoured at an awards ceremony in Beverley. East Riding College principal Derek Branton handed out the Student Of The Year awards and among them were Ashraf Naseer, Kelly…
The President today launched the Official Website of the Maldivian High Commission in Singapore. After launching the new Website, the President signed the dignitaries’ book at the High Commission.
The President today hailed the adoption by the UN Human Rights Council of the resolution tabled by the Maldives on climate change and human rights. Commenting on the adoption of the resolution, he said that it was an…
Gaddafi condemns Arab leaders Assad denied meddling in Lebanon as he hosted the summit boycotted by half of the region's leader[AFP]. Muammar Gaddafi, the Libyan president, poured contempt on fellow Arab leaders at a…
Climate change now a UN human rights issue Climate change is now officially a human rights issue, as the UN Human Rights Council on Friday passed a resolution on the subject, recognizing that the world's poor are…
A bilateral agreement on infrastructure facilities and constructions between Sri Lanka and the Maldives was signed yesterday. Ports and Aviation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa and Maldivian Construction and Infrastructure…
The Maldives and Thailand have agreed to conclude a Comprehensive Framework Agreement on Cooperation between the two countries. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr Abdulla Shahid has delivered a letter from H. E. Mr Maumoon Abdula Gayoom, President of the Republic of Maldives addressed to H. E. Mr Samak Sundaravej, Prime Minister of the…
The United Nations Human Rights Council today adopted by consensus a resolution tabled by the Maldives Government on the subject of human rights and climate change. The resolution is seen as a vital stepping stone…
In a special operation conducted by Maldives Police Services large amount of drugs has been seized. Police also revealed that 2 Maldivian have been arrested in connection with these drugs.
The increasing influence of Islam on British culture is disclosed in research today that shows the number of Muslims worshipping at mosques in England and Wales will outstrip the numbers of Roman Catholics going to…
Minister of Justice Ahmed Muiz Adnan has stated that judges and magistrates do not come under civil service and as such the Civil Service Commission does not have the mandate to issue retirement notices. Justice…