Maldives News

Officials from China on Wednesday handed over to the Maldivian government a housing project aimed at accommodating residents moving from surrounding small environment-vulnerable islands. via People's Daily

“We have known him for ten years”

MALE: A family have accused a lance corporal in the Maldives National Defence Force of repeatedly abusing their six-year-old child in the capital, MalA©, after "grooming" her with gifts and chocolates. via South Asian Media Net

MALE: People's Majlis Tuesday discussed held discussions on banning foreign vessels from engaging in fishing inside Maldives economic zone. via South Asian Media Net

“They were instrumental players in the formation of DRP and as such I do not believe we can just throw them out of the party”

MALE: Chief spokes person of Dhivehi Rayithunge Party Ibrahim Shafiu has said that those council members of DRP who are now founders of People's Association are not invited to the council meetings as they have ... via South Asian Media Net

Bangalore : Air India on Friday announced introduction of a new thrice weekly direct flight from Bangalore to Dubai and increased frequency of its flights between Bangalore and Male to daily from March 30. via The Hindu

Paradise: now I know it looks like. I promise. My husband and I were a bit giddy about our first trip away from the kids since they were born. via The Independent

MALE: Former Foreign Minister Dr. Ahmed Shaheed has revealed that the inaugural meeting of the internationally established New Maldives Elections Watch will be held in London Monday. via South Asian Media Net

MALE: Saturday was the first Anniversary of Nalahiya Hotel, one of the most popular hotels in Male'. Nalahiya Hotel which was opened on the 23rd of March last year is one of the most liked hotel among tourists ... via South Asian Media Net

“Choosing Thasmeen over Qasim would be a serious mistake”

MALE: Dr Ahmed Shaheed former Foreign Minister has said that Maldives will get a new President following the presidential elections scheduled later in the year. via South Asian Media Net

MALE: The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, Leandro Despouy has issued a statement welcoming the decision of the Criminal Court on 5 March 2008 to acquit a Maldivian Democratic Party ... via South Asian Media Net

“It will also be a major asset going forward in promoting Maldives as a credible meetings and business tourism destination.”

Asia Pacific, one of the world's largest privately- owned hotel companies, will manage its first Radisson hotel in the Maldives in early 2010. via Hotels

MALE: The MDP delegation, Hon. Mohamed Aslam, MP for Addu and Ameen Faisal, Shadow Defence Minister met the leader of the Conservative Party's Hon. via South Asian Media Net

“Yes , multiparty elections will be held, people of Maldives will ensure elections are held , but President Gayoom will not like it, he is continuously trying to block the elections”

MALE: Many members of the Special Majlis have said that multiparty elections are an unlikely under the new constitution this year. via South Asian Media Net

Four youths from the Belait District were sent to represent Brunei Darussalam in the Commonwealth Youth Programme, in Male, Maldives for a week, as part of the Commonwealth Day celebration. via BruDirect

“Inhalers are normally used by Asma and COPD patients, as we are phasing out CFC from Maldives we have find alternative means for those who use inhalers with CFC, as such the workshop will seek out ways how this can be achieved by 2010”

MALE: The workshop regarding inhalers used by asthma and Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease patients and the impacts on the ozone layer "CFC MDI phase out awareness workshop" was opened yesterday by Minister ... via South Asian Media Net

MALE: Minister of Youth and Sports Mohamed Waheedhuhdheen speaking at the official ceremony held to mark the Youth Day at Dhangehthi has said that even though youths above 18 years can vote this year, if they ... via South Asian Media Net

Source : Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa - Maldives is on schedule to open for the traditional high season in the Maldives. via 4 Hoteliers

COLOMBO: The South Asian Football Federation Championship for 2008 is scheduled to be held in the Maldives and Sri Lanka in the early part of June, a leading Sri Lankan English newspaper said Friday. via South Asian Media Net

UNB, Dhaka Groupings of the eight-nation 5th SAFF Championship was finalized on Thursday through ceremonial draw at the Paradise Island Resort in Maldives with Bangladesh placed in Group B. The 15-match SAF ... via The New Nation

“Let us not forget, the Portuguese invaded us because of strategic position. Many covetous eyes are focused on us right now for the same reason.”

COLOMBO: Isolated in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka and the Maldives often fall victims to regional and international hegemonic powers that strive to bring the entire Indian Ocean rim under their control for their ... via South Asian Media Net