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.
PPM secures 43-seat parliament majority with signing of JP MP Muhamma
10 Jul 2014, 2:03 PM
Government proposes scrapping punishment for evading mandatory national service
09 Jul 2014, 3:06 PM
Majlis disrupted over Tourism Ministry corruption allegations
08 Jul 2014, 3:49 PM
Tourist arrivals reach half a million in 2014
06 Jul 2014, 12:32 PM
Criminal Court denies ordering deportation of Pakistanis arrested in 24kg drug haul
03 Jul 2014, 4:12 PM
Thulhaadhoo MP Nazim Rashad becomes third MDP MP to join PPM
02 Jul 2014, 5:25 PM
Government seeks authority to hold passports for 24 hours without court order
02 Jul 2014, 4:07 PM
MPs debate raising state disability benefits
01 Jul 2014, 4:10 PM
MDN to seek court order compelling JSC to reconsider Judge Hameed decision
30 Jun 2014, 5:15 PM
Parliamentary debate begins on special economic zones bill
30 Jun 2014, 3:21 PM
MDP alleges “covert police action” against protesters
28 Jun 2014, 5:22 PM
Majlis standing committees’ composition approved as parties reach compromise
25 Jun 2014, 3:29 PM
Housing minister informs MPs of Addu City development plans
24 Jun 2014, 5:59 PM
India should assist Maldivian people in changing the government, says Nasheed
23 Jun 2014, 4:22 PM
MDP to sue former President Waheed for defamation, damages over GMR airport deal cancellation
21 Jun 2014, 6:17 PM
Gasim’s remarks vindicate MDP’s stance on “coup”: MP Imthiyaz
21 Jun 2014, 5:59 PM
Dredging International NV awarded US$50 million Hulhumalé reclamation project
19 Jun 2014, 1:48 PM
JP open to negotiations with PPM, says Gasim
18 Jun 2014, 5:01 PM
Majlis sitting called off amid opposition protest over committee composition
17 Jun 2014, 5:17 PM
PPM-MDA coalition secures majority on government oversight committees as MDP threatens street action
16 Jun 2014, 4:13 PM
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