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.
Man found dead on April 1 tested positive for opiates
08 Apr 2014, 15:01
Tourist arrivals rose six percent in February
06 Apr 2014, 15:39
MDP seeking public opinion over party reform
05 Apr 2014, 15:51
President reveals vision for foreign investment at Hulhumalé project launch
03 Apr 2014, 15:08
ACC seeks prosecutions over Malé City night market contract
03 Apr 2014, 13:47
Anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism bill passed
02 Apr 2014, 15:52
President Yameen grants clemency to 169 convicts
02 Apr 2014, 14:16
Nasheed appointed acting president of MDP as ‘Reeko’ Moosa resigns chairmanship
01 Apr 2014, 20:56
Parliament passes revised penal code
01 Apr 2014, 18:18
Two more MPs-elect switch to Progressive Party of Maldives
31 Mar 2014, 17:24
Parliament extends Generals Regulations Act
31 Mar 2014, 16:32
Bar Association expresses concern with AG office ceasing issuance of law licences
30 Mar 2014, 15:27
Fishermen invited to register for MVR10,000 allowance on April 1
29 Mar 2014, 15:28
Majlis elections: Voters said yes to peace and stability, says President Yameen
27 Mar 2014, 17:50
Government proposes changes to local government model
26 Mar 2014, 18:19
Majlis elections: EC announces preliminary results, coalition secures parliament majority
25 Mar 2014, 20:30
Majlis elections: “Money politics threatens to hijack democratic process”, says Transparency Maldives
23 Mar 2014, 13:35
Government owed over MVR250 million in unpaid dividends, audit reveals
21 Mar 2014, 11:00
Supreme Court gives green light for Majlis polls despite missing candidate signatures
19 Mar 2014, 15:05
Nasheed “slaughtered” democracy: Gayoom
18 Mar 2014, 19:41

