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NEWS ANALYSIS/ Election of the Speaker: Govt and Opposition in a show of strength tomorrow amidst greater cost to reforms , posted on 01 May 2007

The head of the visiting IMF delegation calls on the President, posted on 01 May 2007

HRC chief welcomes ratification of Convention against Torture but says more efforts needed , posted on 30 Apr 2007

Maldives calls for bids to lease land to develop new resorts in 3 Atolls , posted on 30 Apr 2007

DRP, MDP Parliamentary Groups to meet separately ahead of election of new speaker, posted on 30 Apr 2007

Salah finally buried , posted on 30 Apr 2007

Speaker of the Special Majlis, Abbas Ibrahim resigns, posted on 29 Apr 2007

Salah’s body returns to Male’, posted on 28 Apr 2007

World’s first direct China to South Africa flight to go via Male’ , posted on 27 Apr 2007

NEWS ANALYSIS/ No confidence motion against the Speaker: Both Govt and MDP claim triumph, posted on 26 Apr 2007

The Speaker and the DRP reign as no confidence motion defeated , posted on 26 Apr 2007

Maldives prepares early to host next year’s SAARC Summit on a grand scale, posted on 26 Apr 2007

NEWS ANALYSIS: Acid test for the Speaker tomorrow , posted on 25 Apr 2007

Family wants Salah's burial in Colombo, posted on 25 Apr 2007

Govt. rules out second opinion on Salah’s post-mortem , posted on 24 Apr 2007

Sri Lanka and Maldives discuss legal implication of re-scrutiny of Salah’s post-mortem , posted on 24 Apr 2007

Milestone for Maldives in post tsunami reconstruction says BRC, posted on 24 Apr 2007

Global giant Caltex renews commitment with Damas, enhances operations in the Maldives , posted on 24 Apr 2007

Peaceful burial for Salah delayed midst tug o’ war , posted on 23 Apr 2007

The full preliminary report on Hussein Salah's autopsy , posted on 23 Apr 2007

Lesser number of human rights violations – says HRC chief , posted on 23 Apr 2007

Top level seminar to discuss implementation of United Nations Convention Against Torture , posted on 23 Apr 2007

Government to facilitate chartered plane to transport Salah’s body , posted on 22 Apr 2007

MDP Communications Officer deported, posted on 22 Apr 2007

Maldives enters into UN Anti Corruption Convention today , posted on 22 Apr 2007

Release of Salah’s autopsy report: MDP alleges foul play, Govt. denies , posted on 21 Apr 2007

Autopsy report on Salah death: Govt. hands clean; MDP must revisit its own sinister strategies, says Mundhu , posted on 21 Apr 2007

Salah died of drowning – Autopsy report; Govt. to disclose full findings on TV news tonight , posted on 21 Apr 2007

World’s first undersea restaurant opens at Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa, posted on 21 Apr 2007

Judicial Medical Office in Colombo begins post-mortem on Salah’s body , posted on 21 Apr 2007

Salah’s postmortem in Colombo on Saturday, posted on 20 Apr 2007

AI considering Govt. request, Salah’s post mortem in Sri Lanka tomorrow , posted on 19 Apr 2007

UK Foreign Secretary briefed on progress of reforms in the Maldives , posted on 19 Apr 2007

Maldives calls for effective global leadership, urgent action against climate change , posted on 19 Apr 2007

Govt. requests Amnesty International intervention to resolve crisis over Salah’s death , posted on 19 Apr 2007

No confidence motion against Speaker: Cure worse than the disease? , posted on 19 Apr 2007

Govt. requests Human Rights Commission to arrange independent post mortem on Salah , posted on 18 Apr 2007

The Maldives flag to fly high in the land of Rising Sun, posted on 18 Apr 2007

Autopsy with foreign forensic expertise on Salah’s death – Govt., posted on 17 Apr 2007

Maldives to address first ever UN Security Council meeting on global warming , posted on 17 Apr 2007

Maldivian youth: A potent force in danger of political hijacking? , posted on 16 Apr 2007

Govt. calls for calm and restraint from people midst MDP’s political protests, posted on 16 Apr 2007

DRP delegation under attack in Addu by alleged Opposition supporters , posted on 15 Apr 2007

Candidates running for MDP presidency announced , posted on 15 Apr 2007

European Commission welcomes political reforms in the Maldives , posted on 14 Apr 2007

Commonwealth mediated talks likely to hit deadlock amidst Opposition pre-conditions , posted on 14 Apr 2007

DRP and President Gayoom stand firm despite resignations, says Aneesa, posted on 12 Apr 2007

Reforms gather pace, President Gayoom ratifies Audit Bill , posted on 12 Apr 2007

Race for MDP presidency: Candidates to be announced tomorrow but 2 stalwarts back out , posted on 11 Apr 2007

Minister Hilmy says Opposition misusing youth , posted on 11 Apr 2007

Commonwealth mooted DRP-MDP conference to be delayed , posted on 10 Apr 2007

Naladhu luxurious new resort opens in the Maldives, posted on 10 Apr 2007

Government urges MDP to refrain from violence , posted on 09 Apr 2007

Commonwealth Rep. in Maldives today to fast track Constitutional reforms , posted on 09 Apr 2007

Maldives elected Deputy Chair of Commonwealth Youth Caucus, posted on 09 Apr 2007

Male’ International Airport records healthy increase in passenger, aircraft traffic, posted on 08 Apr 2007

IFRC’s credibility at stake unless they prove it otherwise, analysts say , posted on 08 Apr 2007

Right of Reply, posted on 07 Apr 2007

Maldives must invest more in healthcare, says WHO , posted on 06 Apr 2007

Amidst spate of resignations by MPs, race for MDP presidency gets hot, posted on 05 Apr 2007

UN Security Council to discuss climate change for the first time , posted on 05 Apr 2007

SAARC Summit ends amidst pledges of support , posted on 05 Apr 2007

Japan rejoices ties with Maldives , posted on 04 Apr 2007

Cabinet gives nod to President Gayoom to ratify SAARC Arbitration Council , posted on 04 Apr 2007

Maldives telecom industry gets high rating by global research firm , posted on 03 Apr 2007

President Gayoom calls for historic change within SAARC to realise fuller benefits of regionalism , posted on 03 Apr 2007

President Gayoom meets with Lankan President and Bhutanese PM , posted on 03 Apr 2007

Tsunami survivors call for SAARC action to end violence against women post-disasters , posted on 02 Apr 2007

SAARC officials recommend Iran's observer status , posted on 02 Apr 2007

President Gayoom to leave for Delhi tomorrow to attend SAARC summit , posted on 01 Apr 2007

Govt., ADB working on US$ 17 m public resource management reform program , posted on 01 Apr 2007

Commonwealth moots conference of DRP, MDP on new Constitution , posted on 30 Mar 2007

MDP to kick off its search for new President next week, posted on 29 Mar 2007

Yet another international study exposes risk of global warming on small islands including Maldives, posted on 29 Mar 2007

Govt seeks clarification from Canadian Broadcasting Corp and Reporters without Borders on alleged reports of journalist being attacked , posted on 29 Mar 2007

Maldives committed to international standards on freedom of religion whilst safeguarding national identity – Sobir tells UN Human Rights Council sessions , posted on 28 Mar 2007

Report by Commonwealth expert on Constitutional reforms due next week, posted on 28 Mar 2007

Asian Development Bank upbeat on Maldives growth prospects , posted on 28 Mar 2007

Roadmap of the Reform Agenda has progressed in many areas– Dr. Shaheed , posted on 28 Mar 2007

Ibra calls for immediate international mediation for bipartisan reforms process, posted on 27 Mar 2007

27/3/2007, Point of view: In the end it was inevitable ….. , posted on 27 Mar 2007

DRP suspends talks with MDP , posted on 26 Mar 2007

IFRC, Dept. of Immigration and Emigration begin probe , posted on 26 Mar 2007

Veil comment forces Aniya to quit MDP , posted on 26 Mar 2007

MDP using Mariya’s arrival to create trouble in Male’, Govt says , posted on 25 Mar 2007

UAE’s DNATA boost for Maldives tourism, posted on 24 Mar 2007

Question mark over IFRC’ integrity and impartiality by employing MDP Media Consultant, posted on 23 Mar 2007

Maldives being transformed to a model democracy Shahid tells UN Human Rights sessions , posted on 21 Mar 2007

Confiscation of Zaki's passport: Keeping to Court order says Controller, posted on 21 Mar 2007

DRP-MDP push for reforms: Time for more sincere talks and action say analysts , posted on 21 Mar 2007

Take pride in being Maldivians, President Gayoom tells people, posted on 20 Mar 2007

MDP dismisses DRP allegations but reaffirms commitment to talks, posted on 20 Mar 2007

Maldives concludes ITB Berlin with optimism , posted on 20 Mar 2007

DRP-MDP talks: Government gives ultimatum to Opposition , posted on 19 Mar 2007

New research report warns of climate change impact on the Maldives , posted on 18 Mar 2007

President Gayoom to urge people not to let political differences divide the nation , posted on 18 Mar 2007

MDP to call for nominations for party Presidency this week , posted on 17 Mar 2007

57-member OIC including Maldives agree to set up Washington Forum , posted on 16 Mar 2007

Gayoom says Presidential system is the best for the Maldives, posted on 16 Mar 2007

DRP-MDP agree on panel to fast track new Constitution, posted on 15 Mar 2007

“Proud to be Dhivehin” – National Day theme, posted on 14 Mar 2007

Maldives Government goes for multi-pronged strategy to curb drug menace, posted on 14 Mar 2007

Parliament passes Audit Bill , posted on 14 Mar 2007

DRP-MDP talks on Constitutional reforms end without breakthrough, posted on 13 Mar 2007

United Nations Human Rights Council sessions begin in Geneva , posted on 12 Mar 2007

President Gayoom visits Haa Dhaalu atoll , posted on 12 Mar 2007

Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa to re-brand to Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, posted on 12 Mar 2007

WHO report prompts health exhibition in the Maldives , posted on 11 Mar 2007

DRP-MDP talks in the balance , posted on 09 Mar 2007

Mariya Ahmed Didi wins International Women of Courage Award from US, posted on 09 Mar 2007

First ever boat exhibition in Maldives in May , posted on 08 Mar 2007

US urges Parliament to fast track Constitutional reforms , posted on 07 Mar 2007

US Under Secretary of State Henrietta Fore on a goodwill visit to Maldives tomorrow , posted on 06 Mar 2007

UNICEF invites youth to create one-minute film , posted on 06 Mar 2007

Special Majlis ends in chaos notwithstanding DRP-MDP talks , posted on 05 Mar 2007

Government and Opposition agree on Commonwealth Observer in bilateral talks , posted on 04 Mar 2007

Gayoom calls for youth power in the fight against drugs , posted on 02 Mar 2007

Maldives to give youth prime place , posted on 28 Feb 2007

UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers meets President Gayoom tomorrow , posted on 25 Feb 2007

DRP-MDP talks; Delegates agree on Term of Reference for negotiations with amendments , posted on 25 Feb 2007

Maldives braces for record tourism year in 2007, posted on 24 Feb 2007

SriLankan Airlines’ International Aviation Academy expands operations to the Maldives, posted on 23 Feb 2007

President Gayoom promises to usher modern democracy, vibrant economy , posted on 22 Feb 2007

President Gayoom to unveil plans for next phase of high growth in the Maldives, posted on 21 Feb 2007

UN Rapporteur on Independence of Judges and Lawyers to visit Maldives , posted on 21 Feb 2007

Baarah school crisis: Education Ministry vows prompt action , posted on 20 Feb 2007

DRP and MDP to lay out framework on fast tracking Constitutional reforms , posted on 19 Feb 2007

Chaos reign in Special Majlis , posted on 18 Feb 2007

Maldives invites foreign investors to put up housing projects, posted on 18 Feb 2007

IPU calls for greater women representation in Parliament, posted on 17 Feb 2007

DRP MDP talks a success, posted on 15 Feb 2007

“We are meeting MDP with the best of intentions” says Aneesa , posted on 14 Feb 2007

Landmark meeting between Government and MDP tomorrow , posted on 14 Feb 2007

Addu to shine more on Shangri La, Herethere resorts opening, posted on 12 Feb 2007

President Rajapaksa fires on all cylinders, posted on 12 Feb 2007

Shareef Signs Up With DRP, posted on 11 Feb 2007