Maldives cancels PR deal with Podesta

The government of Maldives has cancelled a US$300,000 PR deal with Washington-based lobbyist Podesta, following former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb’s arrest on a charge of plotting to kill President Abdulla Yameen.

American PR firm complained over delayed payment in email to Maldives president

Leaked emails show the Maldivian public was billed a total of US$221,826 for three months of work in 2012 by PR firm Ruder Finn. The lobbyists later sent an email to then-president Waheed complaining over a seven-month delay in receiving payment, The Maldives Independent can reveal.

“Cloudy side of life” protest pamphlet distributed at ITB trade show

Government’s contract with Ruder Finn PR firm expires

Maldives protesters hit Ruder Finn offices: PRWeek

Tourism Ministry lauds global PR efforts as opposition proposes promo spending cuts

Resolution submitted to prevent state funds being used to pay PR company

Maldives sponsors BBC weather in US$250,000 deal

Government’s statement that McKinnon endorsed independence of CNI “misleading”: Commonwealth

Comment: Open letter to Ruder Finn

MMPRC confirms appointment of Ruder Finn for international PR

Maldives government selects Ruder Finn for “controversial” brief: PR Week