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.
Israeli national carrier El Al requests permission to fly to Maldives
31 May 2011, 8:15 PM
Amnesty International gave imprisoned activists credibility as political refugees: Zuhair
31 May 2011, 7:32 PM
Foreign hotel and resort workers concerned over financial changes
30 May 2011, 8:39 PM
Cabinet decision not a green light for Nexbis project, says Immigration Controller
29 May 2011, 8:15 PM
China’s top legislator visits parliament, President
29 May 2011, 7:20 PM
Government underestimating tourism economy by more than US billion, claims economist
28 May 2011, 2:14 PM
“A demoralised opposition, even divided, is not making things easy for the government”: Daily Mirror
28 May 2011, 12:59 PM
IMF approves three year programme as Maldives commits to new tax regime
26 May 2011, 7:07 PM
Desire for democracy fundamentally a need for justice: President Nasheed
25 May 2011, 9:13 PM
New7Wonders “infringing sovereign rights of Maldives” by keeping country in competition, claims MMPRC
25 May 2011, 6:39 PM
MATATO debating whether to continue New7Wonders campaign after cabinet’s withdrawal
24 May 2011, 8:53 PM
MDP one vote behind combined opposition, as MP Raheem joins party
24 May 2011, 3:05 PM
“Courageous and exemplary work”: President dismisses JSC Velezinee
23 May 2011, 1:44 PM
Shifting loyalties: parliament lines redrawn as members cross floor
22 May 2011, 6:22 PM
Former prisons chief interrogated after release of DPRS torture photos
21 May 2011, 6:12 PM
Government invites IFJ to Maldives “to judge for itself”, after journalist body backs MBC
21 May 2011, 1:17 PM
President claims MDP parliamentary majority as DRP MP Ali Waheed signs with MDP
21 May 2011, 10:30 AM
Q&A: Finance Minister Ahmed Inaz
19 May 2011, 4:32 PM
Ali Waheed resigns from DRP, while MDP plans signing ceremony
19 May 2011, 2:42 PM
Maldives withdraws from New7Wonders campaign after surprise US$500,000 bill
18 May 2011, 2:06 PM
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