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Independence Day

In Pictures

In Pictures: Maldives celebrates 54th Independence Day

The festivities included mass games, a route march and a float parade.

28 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Freedom, liberty and Maldivian ownership: President Solih’s Independence Day address

The speech heavily emphasised freedom as an inalienable right.

27 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM

Politics

Millions spent illegally on independence celebrations

Auditors found that MVR66 million (US$4 million) was spent on the 2015 festivities without putting the projects out for tender, as required by law before awarding projects worth more than MVR1.5 million.

11 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM

Politics

Islam, traitors, economy: Yameen’s independence day address

The president’s address featured recurring themes: an alleged conspiracy by unnamed foreign powers to undermine the country’s Islamic identity, independence and sovereignty; the threat posed by “traitors” to peace and stability; and the importance of economic independence.

27 Jul 2016, 9:00 AM

Culture

Maldivians awed by Independence drill

More than 2,000 students, police and military officers staged a three-hour drill depicting Maldivian history at the national stadium on Friday night.

01 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

President Yameen slams foreign interference in Independence Day address

27 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM

Culture

Independence Day celebrations continue with children’s evening, pedestrian hours

Celebratory activities to mark the Maldives’ 50th anniversary of independence from the British continued in Malé today with a children’s evening at the Sultan Park and a three-hour ban on vehicles.

27 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Opposition MP Didi returns to Malé

Opposition MP and Rtd. Brigadier General Ibrahim Didi was seen at the July 26 midnight official flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day. He was flown to India for medical treatment amidst a terrorism trial.

26 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM

Features & Comment

Comment: Happy Independence Day

24 Jul 2015, 3:32 PM

Features & Comment

Happy Independence Day

“The future holds the prospects of foreign military bases on Maldivian territorial waters; becoming embroiled in Indian Ocean security issues and potential naval warfare; forced internal migration; living in slum cities; absolute loss of way of life and identity; and total subjugation to a ruthless dictatorship that will always put money before people,” writes Dr Azra Naseem.

24 Jul 2015, 9:00 AM

Politics

Former presidents, Nasir and Gayoom, to be honored on Independence Day

Former presidents Ibrahim Nasir and Maumoon Abdul Gayoom are to receive an honorary shield on the Maldives’ golden jubilee of independence from the British on July 26. Nasir is being honored for his role in securing independence while Gayoom is being honored for maintaing independence.

16 Jul 2015, 5:49 PM

Politics

Three-hour play, skydiving among Independence day activities

A three-hour play with 2,000 students from across the country and a skydiving event are among activities planned to mark 50 years of independence.

15 Jul 2015, 7:56 PM

Politics

Plastic palms placed on Malé streets in rush to prepare for independence day

Plastic palm trees have been placed on Malé’s streets and several areas at Male’s waterfront have been closed off as the government rushes to complete major renovation projects including a new official jetty and a musical water fountain at the Republic Square before July 26.

13 Jul 2015, 9:25 PM

Politics

Councilor suspended over tweet

14 Jun 2015, 5:27 PM

Politics

Adeeb will be new vice president on July 26, says PPM MP

14 Jun 2015, 4:45 PM

Politics

Security services to receive medals on Independence Day

06 Jun 2015, 7:44 PM

Politics

Home minister claims 100,000 participated in independence parade

31 May 2015, 4:52 PM

Culture

Islamic affairs minister calls for the preservation of independence on National Day

23 Dec 2014, 12:07 PM

News In Brief

High Commission celebrates India’s Independence Day with flag-hoisting ceremony

16 Aug 2014, 5:54 PM

Politics

President Yameen’s Independence Day address “cartoonish,” says Nasheed

28 Jul 2014, 4:56 PM

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