
Scenes from Hulhumalé, before the last sand fills in
The island built to escape Malé is inheriting its congestion.
14 hours ago
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'An undeserving immigrant in their own country'
Pro-government outlet mocks islanders in video celebrating Malé's new road.
30 Jul, 16:20
Nine resignations later, Pension Office confirms MVR2.4 billion bond deal
Board members resigned rather than approve it. The money moved anyway.
29 Jul, 17:27

Redundancy is a legal process, not a political slogan
The law does not recognise "right-sizing."
28 Jul, 13:33

Past the last house on Huraa
The only mangrove in Malé Atoll and what lives there.
27 Jul, 13:53

Independence is not a date. It is a daily decision.
President Muizzu on Chagos, the bond repayment and children's screen time.
26 Jul, 14:09

Nine songs, one city: Huvan's Mithan tracks a generation
A quintessential Malé album made by a band of the 2020s.
25 Jul, 11:50



































