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.
Embrace local foodstuffs and “grow what wants to grow”: Monty Don
21 Oct 2010, 6:03 PM
Tear gas used in second night of protests
21 Oct 2010, 1:34 PM
Parliament cancelled after MPs display tooth and bloodied T-Shirt
20 Oct 2010, 5:17 PM
Maldives makes “solid gains” in press freedom: Reporters Without Borders
20 Oct 2010, 12:50 PM
Deadlock deepens as Supreme Court grants government injunction over ministerial reappointments
19 Oct 2010, 3:12 PM
BML to block foreign account holders from using debit cards overseas
19 Oct 2010, 2:12 PM
Government proceeds with Nexbis signing despite ACC complaint
18 Oct 2010, 7:10 PM
President visits Gulf Craft International Boat Show
18 Oct 2010, 12:33 PM
Young Maldivians ensure Hay is made in the sunshine
17 Oct 2010, 6:26 PM
President concerned over rising reports of mistreatment of children
17 Oct 2010, 1:49 PM
Commonwealth Secretary General arrives in Maldives, visits Hay Festival
17 Oct 2010, 1:18 PM
Hay Festival sells out, more tickets printed
14 Oct 2010, 7:59 PM
Women earn half as much as men in the Maldives, finds WEF report
14 Oct 2010, 7:52 PM
Filladhoo islanders horrified after youths record nude footage in bathrooms
14 Oct 2010, 5:55 PM
President appoints ACC member and HRCM president
14 Oct 2010, 11:50 AM
Island Aviation to transfer three departments to GMR
14 Oct 2010, 11:47 AM
Games could mean serious business for the Maldives, says MESA
13 Oct 2010, 8:21 PM
Commonwealth Secretary-General to visit Maldives
13 Oct 2010, 6:09 PM
MPs positive domestic violence bill will be passed
11 Oct 2010, 7:06 PM
Maldives democracy must prove it can guarantee liberty: European Commission report
11 Oct 2010, 4:29 PM
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