President and mayor clash over state of Malé’s public spaces

A digest of the weekend's top story.

Sultan Park revamped and reopened as ‘Rasrani Bageecha’

The government has meanwhile drawn criticism after announcing that expatriates must pay an entrance fee to visit the new park.

Government plans for an ice-rink in Malé draws criticism

President Abdulla Yameen’s plans for a “winter corner” in Malé’s main park complete with an ice skating rink has sparked an outcry online, with critics claiming the move is meant to distract the Maldivian public from the government’s failure to address serious social ills.

Malé’s northern waterfront under construction again

Malé City’s northern waterfront is once again under construction with the presidential pier and the Republic Square closed to the public for further renovations. Two massive pine trees at the main square have also been uprooted.

Police find handmade gun in Gan woods

Malé City Council helpless as housing ministry takes over all land, public services staff

Rising extremism could threaten Maldives’ tourism industry: report

Government feud with MCC moves to beach and park

Police raid residences of 2007 Sultan Park bomb suspect

No fresh terror fears after Male’ bombing arrest, says President’s Office

Government decreases sentences of Sultan Park bombers under Clemency Act

Two-time escaped convict apprehended on ‘Garbage Island’

State charge man of hiding Moosa Inaz