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.
Government to withdraw no-confidence against MMA Governor
21 Aug 2011, 17:59
Finance Ministry asked to sell resorts with outstanding rent payment notices
18 Aug 2011, 20:10
Police searching for missing tourists from Adaaran Hudhuranfushi resort
18 Aug 2011, 14:17
Opposition behind assault on MP Nazim Rashad, MDP claims
17 Aug 2011, 20:23
Weekly state expenditure to be made public
17 Aug 2011, 19:34
Tourism magnates endorse proposed economic reforms
16 Aug 2011, 22:51
“Taxation system long overdue,” says MATI
15 Aug 2011, 18:58
MIRA to accept all payments except tourism taxes in rufiya
15 Aug 2011, 18:53
Parliament approves appointment of Defence and Fisheries Ministers
15 Aug 2011, 15:13
“Moosa is a big liability”: MDP MP ‘Colonel’ Nasheed
14 Aug 2011, 17:40
Fiscal responsibility bill presented to parliament
11 Aug 2011, 16:06
Kuredhu quad-bike unregistered and unauthorised for use, MDP MPs claim
10 Aug 2011, 17:45
Government inherited outstanding debts of US$446 million, says Finance Minister
10 Aug 2011, 13:43
Maldivian fishermen to teach pole-and-line method to Seychellois, says President Nasheed
09 Aug 2011, 17:58
95 percent of juvenile offenders school dropouts, reveals Juvenile Justice report
09 Aug 2011, 15:25
MPs clash over maritime agreement with Sri Lanka
08 Aug 2011, 15:59
Central and southern atolls hit by high swells
07 Aug 2011, 18:12
UN Special Rapporteur appeals for cooperation of Iranian government
04 Aug 2011, 10:58
Land Act amendments to allow private ownership of land
03 Aug 2011, 20:50
Resolution calling for investigation into alleged US$800 million illegal oil trade sent to committee
02 Aug 2011, 18:29

