Editorial

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

Race for Covid-19 vaccine: early analysis of Pfizer Vaccine proven to be 90% effective

November 10, 2020, 10:34

On November 9, 2020, the company Pfizer announced that the results of their interim analysis done with more than 43,500 volunteers for their Covid-19 vaccine to be 90 percent effective.… Continued

Director general of WHO in quarantine

November 2, 2020, 19:45

Geneva, Switzerland - Dr. Tedros Adhanom, the Director General of World Health Organization (WHO) announced that he is in quarantine after becoming a direct contact of an individual who tested… Continued

COVID-19 Vaccines: What do we know so far?

November 2, 2020, 14:30

The number of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 worldwide just surpassed 46 million. Numerous countries are facing their second and third waves forcing more lockdowns and strict preventive measures. Although we… Continued

Local scholars furious after Shahinda’s participation in Parliamentary meeting

October 31, 2020, 19:28

Male', Maldives - Local Islamic scholars have expressed dissatisfaction towards the Parliament, after the Executive Director of Maldives Democracy Network (MDN), Shahindha Ismail took part in a Parliamentary meeting. Shahindha,… Continued