Speaking during a campaign rally in Shaviyani Atoll Funadhoo, Yamin said unresolved legal issues posed a major problem for the country. He said the reason behind the failure of the criminal justice system must be examined. “Out of the candidates contesting in the presidential elections, who is evading justice? This is something we must think […]
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Yamin slams justice system over ‘stalled’ Nasheed’s trial
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MNCCI appoints trade representative to Chengdu office
During a ceremony held on Monday, MNCCI member Mohamed Rizwee was appointed as the new trade representative in Chengdu. Speaking after the ceremony, Rizwee said services needed for Maldivians in China will be provided jointly with a company called ‘Travel Bureau.’ “Under the agreement we will provide information on investment opportunities in Maldives to Chinese […]
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Enhanced trade ties with Maldives stressed
President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Zafar Bakhtawari hosted the customary farewell dinner in honour of outgoing High Commissioner of Maldives, Dr. Aishath Shehnaz Adam who has left for her homeland after completing four year of committed services in Pakistan. This reception was graced by more than forty Ambassadors, Foreign Diplomats and prominent business […]
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STO controls diesel supply over shipment delay
Managing Director Shahid Ali revealed that sometimes during the year, ships carrying diesel are held up in Dubai port. According to Shahid, supply for new orders has now been controlled by the company. However, he was quick to insist that diesel will be made available to State Electric Company (STELCO), resorts and general customers without […]
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MDA in coalition deal with PPM
Prominent businessman and parliament member Ahmed Siyam’s Maldives Development Alliance (MDA) on Tuesday decided to form a coalition with Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) for the upcoming presidential elections. Moosa Zameer, PPM presidential candidate Abdulla Yamin’s campaign manager, said discussions on forming the coalition had been taking place for a while now but “everything was […]
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India courts Maldivian parties ahead of polls there
As Maldives lurches towards elections — slated for September 7 — India is spreading the love across the political spectrum in the Indian Ocean archipelago that is crucial to India’s security interests. Almost all the prospective presidential candidates have swung by New Delhi to meet and greet the Indian political leadership. A week after ousted […]
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Diesel fuel rationed after STO shipment delayed
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has controlled the sale of diesel fuel in the Maldives due to a shipment delay. The delay of diesel shipments occurs “sometimes during the year” when ships carrying diesel from Dubai are “held up” in port, STO Managing Director Shahid Ali told local media. While diesel will be made available […]
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Yamin set to visit India on Thursday on Indian PM’s invitation
Yamin’s spokesperson Ibrahim Muaz said Wednesday that a top level delegation from PPM would accompany its presidential candidate. Muaz said discussions on India-Maldives relations, Maldives’ political environment and the upcoming presidential elections would be held during the visit. “Yamin will spend approximately three days in India,” he said. PPM president and former President Maumoon Abdul […]
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Nasheed condemns “appalling violence” in Egypt
In a statement on Wednesday, the opposition presidential candidate said dozens of protestors, reportedly including women, children and journalists were killed on Wednesday as security forces opened fire on supporters of former president Morsi. Nasheed further reiterated that Morsi was ousted in a coup in July. “Should these reports prove to be accurate, president Nasheed […]
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Carrier hopes to bring nation’s first seaplane service to Sansha
In Mo Qun’s eyes, Sansha, the country’s youngest city, will become China’s Maldives, attractingtourists for island-to-island trips in the near future. Mo, general manager of Meiya Air Co Ltd, said the company has purchased five amphibiousaircraft to help realize that dream. Two Cessna planes, which can take 19 passengers each, are already in Sanya, and the restwill be delivered soon, he said. “Meiya Air is planning to launch air express routes from Sanya to Sansha,” Mo told China Dailyon Sunday, adding that the 70-minute flight would attract tourists who are put off by the 10-hour boat trip. “Then flights between the islands of Sansha will be our next target,” he said. However, he said the company is still waiting for government approval of its plans. Sansha is China’s youngest city, having been set up in July on Yongxing Island in the SouthChina Sea region to administer the Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha island groups and theirsurrounding waters. With a total area of 13 square kilometers and a maritime area of 2.6 millionsq km, it is the smallest prefecture-level city in both population and land area. On Friday, phase 1 of a port on Yongxing Island for civil use was completed with nine berthsbuilt, for an investment of about 340 million yuan ($55 million). A new supply ship, the SanshaNo 1, will be completed in early 2014 to help transport much-needed materials to the islands. Mo said seaplanes have an advantage in Sansha because they don’t need a runway for take-off or landing and can fly about 1,500 kilometers before refueling. The distance from Sanya toSansha is about 340 km. Meiya Air is the country’s first licensed operator authorized by the Civil Aviation Administrationof China in May to offer amphibious air services. The company will establish a branch in Sansha for the potential business opportunity there,said Mi Jianxin, Xisha project manager of Meiya Air. Xiao Jie, the mayor of Sansha, said island-to-island trips are still a subject of discussion. He said that, early in September, the Sansha government began to draft a plan fortransportation between the islands, and it was finished recently. He did not reveal details. Currently, no civilian planes are permitted to fly to Sansha. The Yexiang Princess Cruise andQionghai No 3 are the only ships that can take tourists to Sansha. In the past year, the Qionghai No 3, a supply ship that can also take passengers, sailed toSansha 70 times, while the Yexiang Princess Cruise made about 16 voyages, ferrying a total ofnearly 40,000 people, plus 7,000 metric tons of goods, according to the Sansha government. As development of the area continues rapidly, Luo Songshan, a researcher for the InvestmentResearch Institute of National Development and Reform Commission, warned comprehensiveresearch is needed. “Learning from the Maldives is a good way to make full use of the beautiful scenery, but wemust adjust (the development plan) according to Sansha’s situation,” Luo said. Wei Shichuan, a professor at Hainan University’s College of Politics and Public Administration,said environmental protection is more important than economic development in Sansha, whichmeans scientific research is needed before any decisions are made. Article Reference : www.chinadaily.com.cn
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India plays an important role in Maldivian lives, says high commissioner
Speaking during the flag hoisting ceremony held at the Indian High Commission in Male to celebrate the 67th Independence Day of India, Shahare noted the important contributions by India to the Maldives’ economy, education, health and other sectors. In that regard, he pointed out that over 2000 Indian teachers and 300 doctors work in the […]
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Six-member Maldivian delegation calls on PM
A six-member Maldivian delegation, led by Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, Leader of the Parliamentary Group of the Progress Party of Maldives, and also the presidential candidate of Progress Party, met the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, here on Friday. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources said that the meeting was held in the context of […]
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US system designed to track Muslims and terrorists, alleges Nexbis
The Maldives government last week terminated the agreement with Nexbis Limited to establish a border control system (BSC) in the Maldives. The company said in a statement that the PISCES system provided by the US is not an immigration solution and cannot be integrated with work visa, deportation module and other information systems. Moreover, the […]
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Trend in the Hotel Industry:The pool is the star in Maldives / Travel News
I jump. Pulled his knees to his chest, his hands on the shins, classic Arschbomben attitude. Less classic is the pool in which I dive right: He is buried in the balcony of suite 401 and is part of the eight-storey luxury hotel in New Delhi The Lodhi, a former Aman resort. The house is […]
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India hopes for free and fair polls in Maldives
India Friday hoped for free and fair presidential elections in the Maldives next month and said the transition should be a smooth affair with “no reprisals”. This was conveyed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to a six-member Maldivian delegation that met him here, said official sources. The Maldivian delegation was led by Abdulla Yameen Abdul […]
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College of Higher Education gets a climate research centre
Maldives College of Higher Education (MCHE) is to establish a climate research centre with assistance from South Asia Foundation. At a ceremony held at Dharubaaruge Sunday morning, the foundation’s Maldivian wing chairperson Ibrahim Hussein Zaki and Maldives Environment Minister Mohamed Aslam signed the agreement to establish the centre at Henveiru Soasange. The South Asia Foundation […]
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Gasim apologises for backing President Nasheed
Gasim Ibrahim, Opposition Jumhooree Party Leader also Maamigili MP, gave a public apology Monday for backing President Mohamed Nasheed to office. Speaking in a joint opposition rally at artificial beach a day after being released from house arrest on a Supreme Court order, Gasim said President Nasheed could not have come to power without the […]
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World Bank urges climate change adaptation support for the Maldives
In this year’s “Turn Down The Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts, and the Case for Resilience” report, the World Bank has drawn attention to the urgent need for support to the climate change adaptation plan in the Maldives, reports the Minivan News. As the Maldives is one of the lowest-lying countries in the world, it […]
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HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visits Sri Lanka and Maldives
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn left for the Republic of Sri Lanka on Sunday night (August 18), for an official visit to be followed by a trip to Maldives. The Bureau of the Royal Household said in an announcement that HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is paying official visits to the Republic of […]
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‘Save-cation’- a solution for marital discord?
A trip to the Maldives or Bali is an exotic getaway for some couples. However, it’s also turning out to be a last ditch attempt to save marriages in the US with an increasing number of couples opting for save-cations to work on their marital problems. While some couples are going for relaxed beach getaways, […]
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