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 appears on live radio call-in show
03 Jan 2010, 16:34
Clemency bill passed
03 Jan 2010, 15:24
Government withdraws decentralisation bill
31 Dec 2009, 13:25
Civil servants’ salaries to be restored
31 Dec 2009, 09:00
Protests outside parliament as parties face off
30 Dec 2009, 19:40
President receives thousand-letter appeal for ban on alcohol sale
30 Dec 2009, 18:25
MDP will fight for provinces, says president
29 Dec 2009, 17:45
Parliament cancelled after MPs clash on decentralisation bill
28 Dec 2009, 18:28
Fifty inmates transferred to house arrest
27 Dec 2009, 23:10
Crime update: police close four child abuse cases
26 Dec 2009, 15:17
Mid-term budget for 2010 passed
24 Dec 2009, 20:59
Committee recommends 7 per cent increase to budget
24 Dec 2009, 04:07
Parliamentary committee recommends private media subsidies
22 Dec 2009, 19:09
New regulations will defend Islam in the Maldives, says Islamic Ministry
22 Dec 2009, 17:40
Legislation passed for special assistance for the disabled
21 Dec 2009, 19:23
Sorcerer suspected of using magic on school girls
20 Dec 2009, 18:58
Bill proposed to require parliamentary approval for foreign loans
17 Dec 2009, 16:26
Swine flu reaches over 30 confirmed cases
17 Dec 2009, 10:32
Circus in parliament as MPs reject bill banning sale of alcohol
16 Dec 2009, 16:25
Councilor says dismissal was for failing to obey MDP
15 Dec 2009, 22:55
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