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2012 Is A Potentially Promising Year for the Whole Nation – Says President Nasheed in his first Radio Address of the Year
Speaking in his weekly radio address following the Government’s declaration of a ‘Duty Free Year’ and the successful initiation of “Aa Sandha”, President Mohamed Nasheed has said this year is emerging as a potentially promising year for the entire population of the country. read & comment


Government Lifts Ban on Spas in Tourist Resorts and Hotels
The government today lifted the nationwide ban on spas and massage parlors, revoking a circular sent by the Tourism Ministry last week which ordered spas to cease operations.Speaking to reporters this afternoon during a press conference held at Kurumba Maldives resort - the country's first resort, which began operations in 1972 - the President said that the government has requested the Supreme Court to advise whether spas are legal under the Maldives constitution. read & comment

Mohamed Shihab appointed Minister of Finance and Treasury
Mohamed Shihab, a member of ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has been appointed as Minister of Finance and Treasury by President Mohamed Nasheed. Shihab previously held the post of Political Advisor at the President’s Office. He has also served as Minister of Home Affairs under the current administration. more


Concern over Maldives spa 'prostitution' closures

Tourism operators in the Maldives have expressed concern over a government order to shut down all spas and health centres in resorts. The ban followed allegations by an opposition Islamist party that spas were being used for prostitution. Tourism is a key foreign exchange earner for the Maldives. read more


Budget will make 2012 'a year filled with happiness': President
The 2012 budget approved by the parliament will increase the people's income "by several folds," making it "a year filled with happiness" for the people, President Mohamed Nasheed said this morning. http://www.haveeru.com.mv/news/39467

Govt. working on to include private clinics in health insurance scheme: President
The government is working on to set procedural standards for the inclusion of private clinics in the universal health insurance scheme "Aasandha", President Mohamed Nasheed announced this morning. http://www.haveeru.com.mv/news/39468


Finance Minister and State Finance Minister resign
Local media has reported that Finance Minister Ahmed Inaz submitted his resignation today following an incident in which he was caught by Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) activists while he was having a meeting with opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) MP and half-brother of former President, Abdulla Yameen. more


Tourism Ministry issues circular to close spas and massage parlors
After thousands of protesters gathered last Friday and demanded the government “close the spas and massage parlors and such places where prostitution is conducted”, the Tourism Ministry has today published a circular asking all the resorts to shut down their spas and massage parlors. more


President of the Maldives says Sri Lankan security forces are being entrusted with a special task in maintaining law and order in the region
President of the Maldives Mohammed Nasheed says that the sri Lankan security forces have been successful in defeating the worlds  most brutal terrorist organization. The Sri Lankan security forces have been entrusted with a enormous responsibility in maintaining law and order in the region. The Maldivian leader made these remarks participating as chief guest at the passing out  ceremony  of trained cadet officials at the  Diyathalawa Army training school this morning. read & comment


President Nasheed Calls for the Continuation of Moderate Islam, at Large Rally in Male’
President Nasheed addressed a rally of several thousand people in Male’ this afternoon and called on citizens to reject religious extremism and continue to support the “traditional form” of Islam that has been practiced in the Maldives for the past 800 years. read & comment

 

President Nasheed announces Universal Health Insurance Programme of 1 Lakh Rufiyaa
President Mohamed Nasheed has announced that starting next January, the government has ensured a new national health insurance programme, which will cover the costs of healthcare for the whole populace of the country on a sustainable basis. The President made this announcement at the launching ceremony of “Aa Sandha”, the universal health insurance programme of the government, under which, healthcare costs up to 100,000 rufiyaa will be covered by the government, per capita per year. read & comment


Maldives ’ police arrest campaigner seeking religious tolerance and allow his attackers impunity
The authorities in the Maldives should release prisoner of conscience Ismail ‘Khilath’ Rasheed immediately and unconditionally. The government must provide him with compensation for his unlawful detention and ensure his safety and security. Ismail ‘Khilath’ Rasheed organized and took part in what he called a “silent” demonstration in Malé, the capital, on 10 December, calling for religious tolerance in the Maldives. Some 30 other demonstrators took part. read & comment


Maldives “on the tip of a dark cloud of hatred”, warns Sheikh Fareed
Prominent religious scholar Sheikh Ibrahim Fareed has given a sermon denouncing Friday’s planned protest, on the grounds that “it will be the blood of fellow Muslim brothers flowing down the roads.” Islam did not preach unrest and violence, Sheikh Fareed said, and it was not honoring Islam if Muslims should clash with Muslims in the name of protecting it. read & comment


President Nasheed Defends Islam and Maldivian Culture, Condemns Violent Extremism Ahead of Protest
President Mohamed Nasheed has defended Islam and Maldivian culture and traditions, ahead of an opposition-backed religious protest on 23 December that has called for the “slaughter” of “anyone against Islam.”  During his weekly radio address on Friday, President Nasheed said that “in the name of protecting Islam, the real call of these religious protestors is to initiate the implementation of Islamic penalties such as stoning, amputations and execution in the Maldives.” read & comment


President’s Weekly Radio Address: “In the name of Protecting Islam, the Real Call of Religious Protestors is to initiate Implementation of Islamic Penalties such as Stoning, Hand-Cutting and Execution”
President Mohamed Nasheed has said that in the name of protecting Islam, the real call of these religious protestors is to initiate the implementation of Islamic penalties such as stoning, hand-cutting and execution in the Maldives. He made this statement while speaking in his weekly radio address delivered this morning on the issues of certain Islamic laws and commandments. read & comment


Design shortlist drawn up for Troon's Maldives Floating Island Project
The Dutch Docklands company, innovators in floating technology, have drawn up a shortlist of six design candidates for Troon Golf's Maldives Floating Island Project. Presentations to the Dutch Docklands' board were made by the candidates, including Major champions and Ryder Cup legends, after the culmination of the Race to Dubai in the UAE. read & comment


Blogger arrested as police investigate both protests
Controversial blogger Ismail ‘Hilath’ Rasheed was arrested this evening for his involvement in last Saturday’s ‘silent protest’ for religious tolerance, which turned ended in violent after several individuals attacked the group with stones. Hilath was taken to the hospital with head injuries. read & comment


Cabinet decides to address Corruption Allegations against Government
The cabinet has today decided to set up a government entity to counteract the corruption allegations being charged against the government, by some members of the parliament, political parties, and individuals. The decision was made following discussions on the matter, at today’s cabinet meeting. read & comment


Floating island development in Maldives takes next development step

The Maldives Floating Island project, developed by the world-renowned Dutch Docklands company, the industry innovators in floating technology, has shortlisted six golf design candidates from twenty-four tender acknowledgements. The shortlisted six, which includes major champions and Ryder Cup legends, presented individual plans to the Dutch Docklands Board following the culmination of the season ending Race to Dubai event in the UAE. read more


Police summon protest organiser, Adhaalath Party President, for questioning
Police have questioned President of the Adhaalath Party, Sheikh Imran Abdullah, and Abdullah Mohamed, head of the NGO coalition  organising a religious rally on December 23, regarding slogans calling for the murder of “anyone against Islam”.
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“Kill me before you kill a fellow Maldivian”: President condemns calls for religious violence
“Kill me before you kill a fellow Maldivian,” President Mohamed Nasheed has said, after several slogans calling for the “slaughter of anyone against Islam” were published yesterday on a website calling for a religious protest on December 23. read & comment


“People who believe Sharia conflicts with Humans Rights are confused”- President Nasheed
President Mohamed Nasheed has said that those who believe that Sharia conflicts with fundamental human rights are clearly unable to comprehend or accept Sharia verdicts. The President made these remarks while speaking at the International Human Rights Day function held at Dharubaaruge last evening.
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