Nilandhoo’s ex-island chief celebrates 100th birthday

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Ahmed Moosa, affectionately known as Kateebdhonbe for his years of service as kateeb or island chief of F. Nilandhoo, celebrated his 100th Hijri birthday on Friday. The Maldives’ average life expectancy is 78 for males and 81 for females, according to a 2023 report by the World Bank. But there are some people who have lived beyond this to become centennials. According