Ahmed Naish
Ahmed Naish joined the Maldives Independent (formerly Minivan News) as a rookie reporter in January 2009, covering the country's tumultuous transition to democracy, first multi-party elections and series of political crises. He later served as editor-in-chief until the Maldives Independent suspended operations in January 2020 and returned to the role for the relaunch in January 2025. Naish has also written for local and international publications such as Al Jazeera and The Diplomat.
Failure to prosecute serious crimes tantamount to “state-sponsored terrorism,” says Nasheed
11 Dec 2014, 17:00
Parliament approves state budget for 2015 with 60 votes in favour
10 Dec 2014, 17:00
Government scraps plan to impose import duty on staple foodstuff
09 Dec 2014, 15:45
PPM condemns MDP’s “unlawful” resolution for handover of presidency to JP Leader Gasim
08 Dec 2014, 18:34
Nasheed calls for inquiry into MWSC fire
06 Dec 2014, 17:46
MDA Leader Siyam acquitted of alcohol smuggling charges
06 Dec 2014, 14:37
MDP, JP MPs propose 19 amendments to 2015 budget
04 Dec 2014, 16:12
Islamic minister dismisses rumour of President Yameen not performing Hajj
03 Dec 2014, 15:01
PPM signals support for reappointing Supreme Court bench
02 Dec 2014, 14:37
Parliament removes its requirement to authorise government loans
01 Dec 2014, 16:00
More than seven Maldivians fighting in foreign civil wars, reveals home minister
01 Dec 2014, 15:31
Foreign terrorist organisations planning to topple government, claims Nasheed
25 Nov 2014, 18:21
PG to appeal Criminal Court’s dismissal of terrorism cases
23 Nov 2014, 12:06
MMA warns of shortfalls in revenue due to ad hoc policy changes
22 Nov 2014, 13:44
MPs debate restricting constitutional rights after arrest
20 Nov 2014, 14:11
Parliamentary budget debate concludes
19 Nov 2014, 13:02
President Yameen launches MVR200 million ‘Maldives Youth Entrepreneurship Programme’
18 Nov 2014, 15:51
Government proposes import duty hike for oil, staple foodstuffs
18 Nov 2014, 14:16
Almost 8,000 undocumented workers deported, says defence minister
17 Nov 2014, 14:47
Government submits revenue raising bills to parliament
16 Nov 2014, 12:42

