The Coffee Club has 66 international stores including 46 in New Zealand. There are 12 in Thailand, three each in China and Egypt, and the Maldives and New Caledonia also have one outlet each. Jason Ball, The Coffee Club CEO, said the Malaysia signing was an important milestone for the future growth of the brand internationally. “Asia […]
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Malaysia the new target for The Coffee Club expansion
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All candidates will rally against Nasheed in runoff, Umar says
Umar Naseer said he would remain in the JP-led coalition even if it decides to partner with Progressive Party of Maldives’ (PPM) presidential candidate Abdulla Yamin in the runoff. “This time I will remain with the coalition formed against Mohamed Nasheed. I won’t be anywhere else other than in the coalition formed against Mohamed Nasheed,” […]
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Local exhibition highlights Maldivian made merchandise
From shoes, bags, and clothes made in Maldives, to locally grown fruits and vegetables – a variety of local products and services were on display at the “Dhivehinge Fannu” (Maldivian talents) exhibition organised by the Economic Ministry. The three day exhibition opened at the Art Gallery on Thursday is part of the ministry’s efforts to […]
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Maldives to replace Nexbis’ border control system at midnight
The 14 day notice given to Nexbis by the government after terminating the agreement will end at midnight on Tuesday. Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim told Haveeru on Monday that the PISCES system provided by the US will replace Nexbis’ system. Nexbis has been informed of the transition, minister added. “We will start using the US […]
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Thai princess in Sri Lanka
Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit which will be followed by a trip to the Maldives. The Bureau of the Royal Household said in an announcement that Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is paying official visits to the Republic of Sri Lanka and the Republic of the Maldives during […]
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Maldives replaces controversial border control system with US provided system
The government has replaced the border control system established by Nexbis Limited after the 14-day notice given to the Malaysian company ended at midnight on Tuesday. Speaking during the ceremony held near the departure counters, defence minister Mohamed Nazim said the PISCES system would save over MVR500 million, which the state was losing with the […]
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MALDIVES a diamond in the ocean
Between the trading routes of the Indian Ocean, lies the island-clustered country, Maldives — a destination, which with time has turned out to be one of the world’s finest for leisure and luxury. This spectacular archipelago offers something unique and impossible to replicate elsewhere. The small Maldivian islands are surrounded by beautiful lights reflecting white […]
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Maldives will fail if PPM ‘fails’ presidential elections, says Gayoom
Speaking during a campaign rally in Male, Gayoom said if PPM “passes” the September 7 elections, success will rain down on the country. The elections will not be a political event but the biggest “national test” in recent history, he added. “If by negligence or incompetence we fail this test, the whole country will fail,” […]
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Tangible measures to spur up regional growth urged
Trade and Tourism Ministers of Maldives have urged for tangible and resulted-oriented measures to spur up the economic integration process in South Asia and to move South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) at required pace. Addressing at the 58th Executive Committee Meeting of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC […]
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Foreign minister “very critical” after heart attack
Foreign Minister Dr Abdul Samad Abdulla has been admitted to intensive care in Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital after suffering a severe heart attack. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the minister’s condition as “very critical”. Dr Samad, 67, has served in numerous roles for both the Maldives Health Ministry and the World Health Organisation […]
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Turkish training will strengthen police, says Commissioner Riyaz
Police Commissioner Abdulla Riyaz has hailed a new agreement between the Turkish Government and the Maldives Police Service (MPS) as providing the means to strengthen the institution. Returning from an official trip to Turkey last week, Riyaz posted a video statementonline revealing the full details of thememorandum of understanding with Turkish police. “They have agreed […]
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JSC to probe conflicting Supreme Court order over Fahmy’s replacement
Judicial Service Commission (JSC) spokesperson Hassan Zaheen said the commission’s legal team will assess the issue and forward the case for a decision if a violation of the laws is found. “We assess media reports related to judges. After that we will forward it to the commission. This issue will also be assessed,” he said. […]
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Elections commission’s server under constant attack
Fuad, however, denied rumours that the commission’s server had been hacked. “But our server is under constant attack both from the Maldives and abroad. So our technical staff are monitoring and blocking the attacks 24/7,” he said. “But I assure you that so far our data is safe and secure.” Fuad admitted that the commission’s […]
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Maldives condemns alleged chemical weapons use in Syria
In a statement, the government further condemned the use of chemical weapons by any party, and called on anyone responsible for the use of chemical weapons be held accountable. “The Maldives, therefore, calls on the United Nations to immediately investigate the allegation,” the statement said. The government of Maldives also expressed concern on the gross […]
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Teenage girl sentenced to 100 lashes after ‘being raped by stepfather’ has punishment quashed
The 15-year-old was told she had been wrongly convicted by the judge. Her stepfather is on trial accused of raping her. Maldives High Court added that the sentence was based on a confession she made while suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. She was first arrested in June last year after the body of a baby […]
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Makerere professor to oversee Maldives polls
The polls are set to take place early next month, a statement from the Commonwealth Secretariat indicated on Thursday. The team which will be led by former Prime Minister of Malta, Dr. Lawrence Gonzi, was put together by the Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma at the request of the Maldives electoral commission. The Commonwealth Observer Group’s […]
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British charity worker dies in snorkel tragedy on dream trip to Maldives
Stuart Chance, 34, was staying at the £1,300-a- week Summer Island Village resort on the paradise islands when the tragedy happened on Tuesday. He was believed to have been on holiday with his parents, Donald and Jacqueline, from Moulton Chapel, in Lincolnshire, who flew out from Gatwick on Sunday. It is as yet unclear how […]
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PPM requested access to Elections Commission IT software: Elections Commissioner
Amid constant attacks on the Elections Commission’s (EC) internet server and concerns over voter database security, Commissioner Fuwad Thowfeek has revealed that the Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) had previously requested access to the commission’s IT section. Despite admitting their ongoing concerns in this matter, the PPM have denied asking for this kind of access. […]
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Gonzi to lead Commonwealth observer group for Maldives elections
Former Nationalist Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi was chosen to lead the Commonwealth observer group during the Maldives’ presidential elections taking place next month. In a statement, the intergovernmental organisation said its secretary general, Kamalesh Sharma, appointed the group at the invitation of the Maldives Elections Commission. The 17-member observer group will arrive in Malé on […]
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Gasim echoes PPM concern over use of delible ink pens
Speaking during a rally held in Villimale, Gasim said he had heard rumours of some people trying to bring in delible ink pens designed to erase the mark on ballot papers within 10 minutes. He urged people to be vigilant and to take their own pens on voting day. Referring to rumours, Gasim said some […]
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