Editorial

DMD of Island Aviation gives death threat to journalists!

June 16, 2021, 13:08

Malé, Maldives - The Deputy Managing Director of Island Aviation Services, Aishath Jennifer has made an apparent death threat to the journalists of Mihaaru media group. Quote retweeting a news… Continued

Indian consulate in Addu City; A possible “safe house” for Indian spies?

June 3, 2021, 13:58

Recently the union cabinet of India, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the opening of the first consulate in Addu City, the southernmost city of Maldives. “Opening of a consulate general… Continued

A BRIEF HISTORY Of MINICOY (MALIKU) by Naajih Didi

June 1, 2021, 10:07

According to the oral tradition in Minicoy the present population of Minicoy are descended from two Maldivan princesses named Kambo Ranin and Kohorathu Kamana and their entourage who went to… Continued

An open letter to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih regarding the terror attack on Speaker of Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed

May 23, 2021, 09:25

19 May 2021 Your Excellency. My name is Latheefa Verrall. I am a Maldivian citizen who lives in New Zealand. Although I have lived in New Zealand for over 50 years I have continued to… Continued

The Maldives Thrives Because of its Global Reputation for Sustainability – Don’t Threaten this by Lifting the Shark Fishing Ban

April 5, 2021, 11:02

One can sympathise with Fisheries Minister Zaha Waheed, who recently told a parliamentary hearing that she would allow shark fishing in the Maldives, overturning a nationwide ban introduced by President… Continued

World Cancer Day: Every Cancer Caregiver

February 4, 2021, 22:01

Change and cancer is inter-twined. A cancer diagnosis changes a person. Roles and responsibilities change. Challenges and opportunities change. Marriage and family life change. Friendships and relationships change. Stress levels… Continued

Democracy and the hypocrisy of decentralization

December 10, 2020, 13:00

One of the most talked about points which has always been taken up by the Maldivian politicians during any speech, whether it’s in a campaign or after elections, is decentralization.… Continued

Diabetes: The silent killer

November 14, 2020, 14:00

Every year, November 14 marks the World Diabetes Day with healthcare facilities conducting numerous awareness sessions and handing out pamphlets to raise awareness on the issue. The race to reduce… Continued

16 month old baby among Australian child abuse ring victims

November 11, 2020, 16:13

Canberra, Australia - Australian Police have busted a child abuse ring that has victimized at least 46 children after an investigation conducted following a tip from the U.S. Most of… Continued

First ever knee replacement surgeries show promise for AEH

November 10, 2020, 15:30

Addu City, Maldives - Addu Equatorial Hospital has reported to have completed two successful knee replacement surgeries on a 68 and a 71 year old patient on November 8. The… Continued