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Development


Politics
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.
26 Jan 2016, 9:00 AM


Politics
PPM constituencies will be prioritised for development, says president
01 Jun 2015, 6:32 PM
Business & Tourism
INIA capacity will increase threefold with new runway and terminal, says economic council
25 Feb 2015, 5:21 PM
News In Brief
Thumburi Guesthouse Island invites bids for hotel development
21 Dec 2014, 5:40 PM
Business & Tourism
President Yameen announces development of five resorts in Haa Dhaalu Atoll
05 Nov 2014, 6:54 PM
News In Brief
Housing Ministry opens bid for Malé roads improvement project
21 Oct 2014, 6:23 PM
Politics
Tourism minister defends under-fire economic zones bill
24 Jun 2014, 8:05 PM
News In Brief
Vice President to seek investors during China visit
05 Jun 2014, 10:07 AM
Politics
Development projects speed up in central atolls
26 Feb 2014, 7:15 PM
News In Brief
President calls on Majlis to expedite revenue raising measures
09 Jan 2014, 7:06 PM
Politics
“Nothing precedes ties with India” although ties with China also “very close”: President Yameen
06 Jan 2014, 6:06 PM
Politics
Parties rally on penultimate day before polling
08 Nov 2013, 1:52 AM
Politics
Development requires democracy, says Nasheed, launching “Votun Ufaaverikan” campaign
03 Nov 2013, 4:22 PM
News In Brief
President Waheed inaugurates Thaa Atoll, Dhaalu Atoll road developments
06 Aug 2013, 12:00 PM
Business & Tourism
Tourist facilities to be developed on local picnic island Kuda Bandos
20 Jul 2013, 2:01 PM
Culture
Rising religious fundamentalism, conservative thinking impacting women: Department of National Planning
07 Jul 2013, 6:24 PM
News In Brief
Maldives achieves 5 of 8 Millennium Development Goals
18 Jun 2013, 12:13 PM
Politics
Government suspends new development projects due to budget constraints
21 Apr 2013, 6:19 PM
Environment
Prospect of “radicalised, authoritarian” Maldives threatens all nations: former president Nasheed
17 Apr 2013, 11:55 PM
Politics
Services halted, Maldivians deprived of progress following “coup”: Nasheed alleges
14 Apr 2013, 3:52 PM