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.
President’s Office spent MVR30 million in excess of approved budget in 2011, audit reveals
24 Apr 2014, 18:36
No re-votes as High Court concludes Majlis election-related cases
23 Apr 2014, 15:27
Parliament approves import duty hikes
22 Apr 2014, 15:01
Police defend Anbaraa arrests as MDP alleges breach of constitutional rights
21 Apr 2014, 19:56
Parliament approves amendment for state to cover expenses of president’s private residence
21 Apr 2014, 19:48
Police investigating threatening phone call from MP Siyam to sacked resort worker
20 Apr 2014, 18:04
All 79 suspects arrested from Anbaraa festival tested positive for drugs, police reveal
20 Apr 2014, 16:50
Audit uncovers corruption in MNBC sales agent agreement with BIG
19 Apr 2014, 18:16
Corruption charges sought against former province minister for unauthorised sports expenses
17 Apr 2014, 12:23
Feydhoo case accepted as High Court considers 13 election-related complaints
16 Apr 2014, 17:57
DhiFM Plus airs upside down photo of broadcasting commission chair
16 Apr 2014, 16:38
MDP national council resolves to organise Labour Day demonstration
15 Apr 2014, 17:38
Government coalition remains strong, insists President Yameen
15 Apr 2014, 17:32
Amendments to religious unity law brings mosques under Islamic Ministry, outlaws independent congregations
14 Apr 2014, 16:15
Bill proposed to raise disability benefits to MVR5,000 a month
14 Apr 2014, 16:04
PG office presses corruption charges against Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed
13 Apr 2014, 14:55
101 offenders complete Drug Court’s rehabilitation programme
11 Apr 2014, 17:44
Home Ministry publishes list of detention centres four days after deadline
11 Apr 2014, 17:37
Committee approves amendment for state to cover expenses of president’s and vice president’s private residences
10 Apr 2014, 16:34
Night market contract terminated, ACC informs city council
10 Apr 2014, 15:08
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