Reports & Op-Eds

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

The Soup on Sharks: Regulatory failure, Overfishing and Undersea Competition

April 4, 2021, 10:37

Every couple of months, during the last five years at least, Maldives’ social media sphere has churned out quite the shark-induced frenzy, with heated discussions surfacing over whether the archipelago’s… Continued

Maleeh timed out before fully loading, will Minister Zaha’s line be strong enough?

March 13, 2021, 11:30

The no confidence vote which was taken against the Minister of Communication, Science and Technology Mohamed Maleeh Jamaal on March 1, 2021 being still fresh in our minds, Minister of… Continued

Azuvia and Levo – An all female team choosing to challenge the hospitality industry of Maldives

March 8, 2021, 14:31

Women are amazing. Women are fierce. Women are tough - and given the opportunity, women can just about achieve anything they set their mind on. This is exactly what the… Continued

Clerical mistakes in asset declarations: Once a mistake, twice a pattern, thrice a habit!

February 15, 2021, 12:25

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's administration came on to the government of Maldives in 2018, with pledges of transparency, eliminating corruption and encouraging reporting. Two years into the… Continued

Are global economies de-dollarizing?

February 15, 2021, 11:40

De-dollarization is a global trend in which currencies other than the US dollar are used in trading commodities such as oil and gas, purchasing US dollars for foreign exchange reserves… 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

Covid-19 Dhifaau campaign – Have you registered to get vaccinated?

February 2, 2021, 21:00

Male', Maldives - Ever since the novel coronavirus broke out in China, which eventually snowballed into a global pandemic, crippling economies and overwhelming health care systems all the while claiming… Continued

Covid-19: Are you a direct contact? Here’s how to find out!

January 31, 2021, 10:00

A very common, and absolutely valid reaction to learning that someone you have recently met with, or been in close contact with has tested positive for Covid-19, is questioning whether… Continued

How a pandemic drove healthcare system development around Maldives

January 10, 2021, 11:43

The Covid-19 pandemic has badly shaken what was thought to be some of the best healthcare systems in the world, pointing out the many bottlenecks that have existed for years… Continued