JJ Robinson
JJ Robinson is advisor to the Maldives Independent. He was editor of Minivan News (Maldives Independent’s precursor) from 2009-2013, and went on to spend eight years in media development supporting more than a hundred outlets operating in autocracies all over the world, from Belarus to Venezuela. He is the author of Maldives: Islamic Republic, Tropical Autocracy (Hurst 2015). He tells anyone who will listen that mashuni roshi is the world’s best breakfast.
Maldives facing worst economic situation in recent history: MMA Governor
17 May 2012, 5:09 PM
MDP challenges conditions for commission nominee, as Commonwealth Special Envoy departs
16 May 2012, 8:26 PM
Revised inquiry commission will include two Nasheed representatives, Commonwealth judge, claims MDP
14 May 2012, 12:51 AM
MNDF marks Children’s Day
13 May 2012, 1:16 PM
High Court issues injunction halting Nexbis project pending outcome of ACC appeal
10 May 2012, 4:21 PM
GMR offers to exempt Maldivian nationals from airport development charge
08 May 2012, 8:53 PM
Government to consult tourism industry on potential T-GST increase
08 May 2012, 7:09 PM
Roadmap talks stall as government parties contest legitimacy of MDP representatives
06 May 2012, 7:26 PM
Mulay failed to pass information on coup to Indian government: Open Magazine
05 May 2012, 5:37 PM
High Court denies ACC injunction as commission appeals Civil Court ruling on Nexbis
03 May 2012, 9:45 PM
Maldives resorts and travel agents head to Arabian Travel Market
30 Apr 2012, 5:45 PM
MATI concerned over “concerted international campaign” against several resort owners
30 Apr 2012, 5:37 PM
MMPRC confirms appointment of Ruder Finn for international PR
29 Apr 2012, 6:33 PM
Middle East arrivals up 77.8 percent in first quarter 2012
28 Apr 2012, 5:00 PM
Maldives government selects Ruder Finn for “controversial” brief: PR Week
26 Apr 2012, 5:31 PM
Former President Nasheed meets Indian PM Manmohan Singh
24 Apr 2012, 7:01 PM
No response to requests for Commonwealth assistance with inquiry, alleges Foreign Ministry
23 Apr 2012, 7:30 PM
Budget deficit “substantially” underestimated while spending still unaddressed: IMF
22 Apr 2012, 10:03 PM
Former President Nasheed meets Indian politicians, journalists
21 Apr 2012, 3:54 PM
Government seeking international PR firm to counter negative publicity, “rally alliance of support”
12 Apr 2012, 8:32 PM

