‘Lethal’ debris from Maldives bridge construction at surf point

Raalhugandu was fenced off in 2016 for the construction of a bridge.

Housing minister pledges re-opening of Malé surf point

The surf point was fenced off in 2016 for the construction of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge.

Surfer denied access to lawyer, police say new rules bar visits on Friday

A man arrested Friday for surfing at Malés surf point was denied access to a lawyer based on a new regulation that bars detainees from legal counsel on Fridays and public holidays.

Airport bridge will not cause lasting damage to Malé’s surf point, says minister

The construction of a bridge between Malé and Hulhulé poses no threat to the city’s surf point at Varunulaa Raalhugandu, Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muizz said today, assuring surfers that they would be able to surf there once the project is completed in 2018.

Save Our Waves: Why we protest

A surf break is not like any other play ground. It is a living playground. It is constantly changing. Every surf break has a personality and so many moods, writes Ahmed Rifaee Abdul Sattar, a Maldivian surfer. “We, the surfers at Raalhugandu are facing the destruction of our surf break. Many of us consider the place their home. “

Vendors turn Malé’s surf point into trash dump

Stranded container ship in Male’ refloated: MNDF

State lawyers delay protest camp case, challenging legality of MDP leadership

Police claim 99 arrested following yesterday’s unrest