Kulhudhuffushi


Authorities urged to protect Kulhudhuffushi mangrove
Nearly 70 percent of the mangrove has been reclaimed, NGOs said.
18 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


‘Exorcism’ sparks noise pollution complaints in Kulhudhuffushi
An exorcism technique believed to counter sorcery is being played through loudspeakers.
10 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Ruling party supporters threaten eviction over airport project
The government wants to do a test landing before a presidential election on September 23.
04 Sep 2018, 9:00 AM


Kulhudhuffushi airport project fast-tracked as election nears
Developing an airport on Kulhudhuffushi was a campaign pledge of President Abdulla Yameen.
28 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Bridge weddings and ballot boxes: Maldives government mocked in Eid parade
Kulhudhuffushi’s Eid parade has become a way to mock the government and its broken promises.
23 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Four arrested for ‘using black magic’ to win election
The men are accused of trying to bring the Maldivian Democratic Party to power.
19 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Islanders still in the dark about relocation due to airport project
Neither the Housing Ministry nor the island council has contacted families about relocation plans.
14 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


MVR50 million investment for Kulhudhuffushi hospital
The funds will be used for specialty doctors, a CT scan machine and MRI machine.
01 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives blasted for destroying the environment
Tremors in the central Maldives were the result of reef blasting by a local resort firm.
05 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM


Flooding as strong waves damage Kulhudhuffushi breakwater
A swathe of the Kulhudhuffushi mangroves was reclaimed for the airport project last year. The lagoon was reclaimed all the way to the reef’s edge on the west side and the artificial breakwater was set up for shoreline protection.
27 May 2018, 9:00 AM


First lady distributes cash to island’s needy
An islander said envelopes carrying MVR1500 (US$97) were distributed during an event at Afeefuddin School.
18 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM


Special ops disperse Kulhudhuffushi protest
The demonstrators gathered outside the ministry with placards, demanding an urgent meeting as plans to raze the mangroves are thought to start on October 30.
26 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM


Police to investigate illegal shark finning at Kulhudhuffushi
The investigation was launched after images of dried shark fins kept to be smoked in the sun surfaced on the social media
10 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM


Two arrested as discontent boils over Kulhudhuffushi woman’s death
Two men were arrested in Kulhudhuffushi for calling for prolonged protests over a primary school teacher’s death following a botched caesarean section.
11 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM


Businesses around Maldives protest electricity subsidy cut
05 Apr 2015, 7:19 PM


Businesses warn of huge inflation as electricity subsidies cut
31 Mar 2015, 7:50 PM
Saving the Kulhudhuffushi mangroves
06 Jan 2015, 2:38 PM
Nine hospitalised in ferry accident in Kumundhoo
06 Jul 2014, 10:38 AM
Kulhudhuffushi protests over “comatose” regional health service
22 Jun 2014, 5:26 PM
Seven arrested in Kulhudhuffushi violence
22 Jun 2014, 1:24 PM