Opinion
The reef beneath the surf break
Why Thulusdhoo's reef project is a model for the rest of the Maldives.
21 minutes ago
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Episode 17: Malé mayoral candidates – Ismail Zariyand
Candidate number two addresses his ties with former President Yameen.
14 Mar, 15:30
Society
Wilson the castaway cat: how a ginger tom was rescued from a desert island
A stranded cat, a viral plea, and a rescue mission during Ramadan.
12 Mar, 15:06
Asia declares emergency. Maldives says it won't run out of oil.
The damage from the oil price shock is baked in.
11 Mar, 17:52
Hoarafushi's seagrass meadow is teeming with life. The council wants to bury it.
Eagle rays, reef sharks, and a reclamation plan.
10 Mar, 14:52
Referendum battle lines drawn as opposition launches "no" campaign
The key arguments from both sides ahead of the April 4 vote.
09 Mar, 15:12
To graduate in the Maldives, you must first learn Italian
Milano-Bicocca has not graduated a single Maldivian in 15 years.
05 Mar, 17:50
Maldives Independent
Year in Review
2025
