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.
Nasheed’s ousting result of “planning, propaganda and a lot of work”: Umar Naseer
19 Jan 2013, 16:35
Footage leaked of museum vandals destroying pre-Islamic artifacts
14 Jan 2013, 16:16
Recent bills “restrict fundamental rights,” NGOs warn
02 Jan 2013, 19:34
Parliament’s Finance Committee revises pay scheme for senior state officials
31 Dec 2012, 16:50
Political parties bill designed to “eradicate” Islamic ideology: Adhaalath Party leadership
30 Dec 2012, 12:18
Rape suspect arrested in Vili-Male’
30 Dec 2012, 11:05
Political parties bill passed with 10,000 member prerequisite
27 Dec 2012, 20:12
Parliament passes MVR 15.3 billion budget for 2013
27 Dec 2012, 18:39
Population consolidation, rightsizing public sector essential to address budget deficit: Auditor General
25 Dec 2012, 17:51
PPM leaves “national movement”
25 Dec 2012, 17:10
“Technical problem” prevented former President Nasheed from leaving, Immigration Department claims
22 Dec 2012, 14:58
STO owed MVR 1.45 billion in overdue bills from state institutions, government companies
20 Dec 2012, 13:20
Parliament passes bill on state wage policy to create Pay Commission
18 Dec 2012, 17:36
ACC to investigate alleged violations of public finance law by Prosecutor General’s Office
17 Dec 2012, 17:50
Defence Minister signs military aid agreement with China
16 Dec 2012, 10:42
Former President Nasheed’s trial politically motivated: Bar Human Rights Committee
15 Dec 2012, 18:45
Parliament tables no-confidence motion against Defence Minister in defiance of Supreme Court injunction
13 Dec 2012, 18:45
Government agreed to waive taxes for Nexbis, reveals Parliament’s Finance Committee
12 Dec 2012, 14:40
Gayoom may contest 2013 presidential election
12 Dec 2012, 11:56
Finance Ministry instructs offices to implement cost-cutting measures
11 Dec 2012, 13:48

