Saturday 30
June
2007
BBC Breaking News
Car
on fire crashes into airport
A car on fire has been driven at the main
terminal building at Glasgow Airport, police
have confirmed. Eyewitnesses have described a
Jeep Cherokee being driven at speed towards the
building with flames coming out from underneath.
They have also described seeing two Asian men,
one of whom was on fire, who had been in the
car.
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Urgent
Appeal (CLOSED)
Hassan Gasim needs urgent financial help for cancer
treatment
Mr. Hassan Gasim, 45 years old, from Addu Atoll
Hithadhoo is diagnosed with lung cancer and is currently
admitted to the Regional Cancer Centre in Travendrum,
India. Doctors have advised him to be given chemotherapy
and the family is in urgent need to raise 4000 US
Dollars.
If you wish to help him, please let us know and we will
give you details of his bank account and put your name
(or anonymous) on list. We will close the appeal once
the required amount is raised and the list will be
updated regularly. Contact us on
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Photo News
MDP
campaigning in Laamu and Raa Atoll
A senior delegation of the Maldivian Democratic
Party (MDP), headed by party's new President Dr.
Munavvaru is currently in Laamu Atoll
campaigning for parliamentary system of
government. The team began the trip on Thursday
and will conclude during this week and aims to
visit all inhabited islands in the Atoll. The
visit also coincided with a visit of the
Dictator Gayyoom, who was in the Atoll promoting
the presidential system. Another MDP team is
also campaigning in Raa Atoll.
view photos
Economic News
Leela
to make luxury rooms in Mauritius and Maldives
BANGALORE: Hospitality major Leela Group's
overseas alliance with Kempinski is set to kick
off in Maldives and Mauritius. Leela, which has
had a long-standing tie-up with Kempinski in
India, is expected to jointly manage luxury
projects in these markets, C P Krishnan Nair,
chairman of The Leela Palaces & Resorts, told
ET. It is learnt that Leela, which was offered
land by the governments of these two countries
sometime back, has now decided to go in for
project development. "These ventures will be
developed by Kempinski, and will be co-managed
between us," Mr Nair said.
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Private Islands Blog
Maldives:
Atolls of Enchantment
The Maldives are really growing in popularity.
It has been a while since I have been there, and
until recently whenever I said that I had people
would usually respond with, "where is that
again". Recently, whenever I mention the
Maldives people either respond with "oh ya I
have been there," or "I would love to go there
some time." A recent article was published on an
Australian website giving some of the reasons
why the Maldives are becoming known as the
Atolls of enchantment. Click below to read the
article. and don't forget there are also islands
available for sale and for rent in the Maldives!
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Friday 29
June
2007
Minivan News Announcement
Temporary
Suspension Of Minivan News
Minivan News regrets to announce that its news
service will be temporarily suspended for
approximately one week due to staff shortages.
We will, however, try and provide a skeleton
news service during this time. We apologise to
our readers for any inconvenience caused.
Thursday 28
June
2007
Local News
Munavvar's
shadow cabinet approved by National Council
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)'s
National Council on Wednesday approved the
shadow cabinet of Dr. Munavvaru, the party's new
President. The shadow cabinet largely consists
of parliamentary group members. However, it
appears to be a an inclusive cabinet that aims
to bring all different support groups of the
party together into the cabinet, hence
strengthening the unity of the party.
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Brown's
Cabinet team takes shape
Gordon Brown is preparing
to unveil a huge overhaul of the Cabinet which is set to
include David Miliband as the new UK foreign secretary.
Mr Brown, who has promised a "new government with new
priorities", is expected to make long-time ally Alistair
Darling his chancellor. Douglas Alexander will be
international development secretary and Alan Johnson is
being widely tipped for health.
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BBC
EU
bans all Indonesian airlines
All Indonesian airlines including national carrier
Garuda are to be banned from the European Union. An
updated blacklist of unsafe airlines also includes new
firms from Angola, Bulgaria, Moldova, Russia and
Ukraine. Indonesian carriers do not currently fly to
Europe so the ban serves partly as a warning to
consumers not to use these airlines anywhere in the
world.
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The Gordon Brown Story (BBC)
Has
there even been a more enigmatic politician than
Gordon Brown?
No-one has ever doubted the formidable intellect
and iron determination of Britain's new prime
minister. He was marked out as gifted from an
early age, although he resented it at the time,
and seemed to excel at everything he tried,
rising rapidly through the ranks of the Labour
Party and inspiring fierce loyalty in those
close to him.
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Wednesday 27
June
2007
The
Tony Blair story
"I came into office with high hopes for Britain's future. I leave it with
even higher hopes for Britain's future. It has
been an honour to serve it. I give my thanks to
you, the British people." Tony Blair
Tony Blair has always stood out from the crowd.
At school he drove his teachers to distraction,
constantly questioning their authority. At
university, he acted out his rock star fantasies
as the lead singer of a band. Few at that stage
would have predicted a career in the sober world
of politics, even though Blair's charisma and
ability to charm people were evident from an
early age.
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BBC
Blair
becomes Middle East envoy
Tony Blair is to become a Middle East envoy
working on behalf of the US, Russia, the UN and
the EU. The announcement comes just hours after
he stood down as UK prime minister and shortly
before he is expected to quit as a Member of
Parliament. Earlier, Mr Blair said a "solution"
to problems in the Middle East was possible but
that this would require "huge intensity and
work".
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BBC
Brown
is UK's new prime minister
Labour leader Gordon Brown is the UK's new prime
minister after being asked to form a government
by the Queen. Posing outside No 10 with wife
Sarah, the man who has been Tony Blair's
chancellor for the past 10 years, said: "Let the
work of change begin." He said his priorities
were education, health and restoring trust in
politics. He promised he would "try my utmost".
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BBC
Blair
resigns as prime minister
He handed in his resignation to the Queen during
a private meeting at Buckingham Palace. Earlier,
Mr Blair received a standing ovation from MPs in
the Commons in unprecedented scenes at the end
of his final prime minister's questions.
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Minivan News
Referendum
By End Of August
The Special Majlis has agreed to hold a
referendum between a presidential and
parliamentary system of government before the
end of August, raising hopes a constitution may
be complete by the end of November, as promised
by members. An amended set of rules for the
referendum, and descriptions of the presidential
and parliamentary systems to be sent to voters,
were finally agreed by sixty-seven of sixty-nine
members still present at the Special Majlis at
12.30am on Tuesday morning.
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Tuesday 26
June
2007
Local News
March
against drugs in the capital
A number of NGO's organised a march in Male' to
highlight the growing problems of drug abuse in
the Maldives. The event was mainly organised by
the Society of Women Against Drugs (SWAD). It
was attended by several groups, including MDP
leadership as well as several members. IDP
members also participated in the march. During
the event, local businessman Mr. Ahmed Naseer,
of Asia Management, pledged Mrf 25,000 to the
NGO to help their campaign and promised to pay
for the production of every anti-drug campaign
proposal.
view photos
Local News
Music
show in Male' to mark the 2nd anniversary of MDP
registration
Maldivian
Democratic Party (MDP) was registered on 25th
June 2005, after Dictator Gayyoom was forced by
pressure from the international community as
well as the locals. MDP has come a long way
since its inception in exile in 2004 and
subsequently after it was allowed to register
and operate in the Maldives in 2005. MDP boasts
the largest membership of any party and is by
far the largest party in the country. To mark
its 2nd official anniversary, a music show is
organised by MDP in Alimas Carnival, on Tuesday
evening at 9:00pm.
Jang Pakistan Editorial
Scientists
predict global warming could displace one billion people by 2050
The Maldives have a population of only about
350,000, and this population can easily be accommodated along Balochistan's
sparsely inhabited Makran Coast, which is now connected to Karachi by a new
coastal highway. The Makran Coast has some of the most beautiful beaches in the
world, which could attract a lot of tourists if beach resorts are developed
along the coast. Maldivians are experts at building world-class tourist resorts.
They have built hundreds on the islands in the Maldives, leading to a huge boom
in tourism. Indeed, tourism is the main source of income in the Maldives.
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UNDP Report
Developing
a Disaster Risk Profile for Maldives
This study provides a comprehensive risk
analysis of Maldives with description of various hazards, vulnerabilities and
potential damage and loss scenarios. The analysis provides the most complete
hazard mapping exercise of the country till date and it is based on geographical
evidence, historical data and projections of future hazards. It likewise
assesses the complete range of vulnerabilities to multiple hazard events, which
will inform coping and adaptive strategies for communities at risk.
download report (PDF)
Minivan News
Police
Backtrack On Muslih Abbas Death
The Maldives Police Service has apologised for
stating Muslih Abbas, the inmate whose death in
Maafushi prison on June 6 triggered a week long
hunger strike, died of a drug overdose. The
police say the original statement "was a typing
error."
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Minivan News
CHSE
Students Demand Reform
Students from the Centre for Higher and
Secondary Education demanded Principal Fatimath
Amira and Supervisor Nahida resign in a protest
outside Dharubaaruge after finishing exams on
Monday.
more
Monday 25
June
2007
Local News
Another
man beaten up by police and admitted to hospital
Adnan Hussain, from S. Hithadhoo, Yellow Villa
was arrested on Thursday night by police,
suspecting drug use. However, he was spotted by
some locals in IGMH on Sunday evening being
brought to IGMH Hospital, after been severely
beaten up. According to our sources, he told
them that he had been very badly beaten up
despite the fact that police found nothing in
his possession and has been threatened with
further torture once he returns back to the
detention centre in Male', the notorious
Atholhuvehi. Reports say that he was taken back
to the place after just a few hours in the
hospital. Our sources, witnessing the case, said
that they saw several bruises in his body and
that he came up to them to tell the story whilst
the police minders were there, who did not
actually try to stop him.
New Forum
Forum
launched for alumni of Male' English School
A forum has been launched for the alumni of
Male' English School (MES) by some former
students. The forum's aim is to link former
students and discuss issues related to school.
All former and current students are welcome to
join the forum. MES is one of the largest
private schools in the Maldives.
visit
MESDharivarun.com
BBC
Labour
must have soul, says Brown - Gordon Brown will become
prime minister on
Wednesday
Gordon Brown has
been crowned Labour leader, promising to give the party
not just policies but "a soul". Tony Blair said his
longtime chancellor had "all the qualities to mark him
out as a great prime minister" when he takes over on
Wednesday. Mr Brown praised Mr Blair and pledged to
"renew" the party to meet voters' changing aspirations.
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BBC
Gordon
Brown will become prime minister on Wednesday
Gordon Brown is set to be confirmed as the new leader of
the Labour Party at a special conference in Manchester.
Mr Brown, 56, who was unchallenged to be leader, will be
named as Tony Blair's successor at about 1500 GMT, and
become prime minister on Wednesday. A new deputy leader
- selected from Harriet Harman, Hilary Benn, Jon Cruddas,
Peter Hain, Alan Johnson and Hazel Blears - will also be
announced.
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BBC
How
to be ex-Prime Minister
When Tony Blair leaves Number 10 on Wednesday he will be
much better off than Winston Churchill was when he
became an ex-prime minister in 1945 - after winning the
war and losing the general election. "My grandfather was
effectively bankrupt by the end of the war," says the
great man's grandson - also called Winston Churchill.
Churchill was forced to put his home, Chartwell in Kent,
on the market.
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Sunday 24
June
2007
Breaking News
Cabinet
reshuffle in progress, ministers taking oath
Male' - 13:36 - Thasmeen Ali sworn as Atolls
Minister. Waheeddeen is the new Youth Minister
and Hilmy appointed to Fisheries Ministry. All
this is fuelled by Thasmeen's resignation from
Home Ministry and Golhaabo's unwillingness to
remove Adam Zahir from Police.
Male' - 12:56 - Reports are coming that Maldives
Dictator's new cabinet is currently being sworn
in. The ceremony is now underway and as reported
earlier, Abdulla Kamaaludeen (AK-47) has been
sworn in as new Home Minister.
Business Review
Foreign
companies joining hands with corrupt officials
such as Dr. Shaugee
Just last week we read in Lanka Business Online,
how two of the largest leisure sector players in
Sri Lanka, Aitken Spence and John Keells, were
able to cushion the downturn of their local
business earnings by profits from their
investments in the Maldives. Of course, foreign
investment is critical for any economy and must
always be welcome and over the past decade or
so, we have seen several international investors
and hoteliers moving into the Maldives and
taking a chunk of the economy, especially the
tourism industry.
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Photo News
IDP's
hunger strike comes to a close
Male' - Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) has
concluded its hunger strike to highlight the
issue of rising cost of living in the Maldives.
Protestors went on hunger strike for more than
72 hours as planned since Thursday. MDP's senior
member Aishath Sherin also took part in the
protest. According to organisers, despite no
recognition from the government, they were
successful in bringing their message across to
the mass.
view photos
Minivan News
Maafushi:
Why We Are Still Talking About It
Muslih Abbas' death in Maafushi prison in the
early hours of the morning on June 6 triggered a
week long hunger strike involving four hundred
and fifty inmates. The strike was played out in
the media leading to public outcry at the state
of prisons. And it is widely believed President
Gayoom will reshuffle his cabinet next week as a
result.
more
Saturday 23
June
2007
Local News
MDP
top officials meet diplomats in Colombo
Leaders of the Maldivian Democratic Party made
calls on foreign embassies in Colombo on 19 June
2007. The delegation comprised MDP President Dr.
Mohamed Munavvar, Vice President Mr. Ibrahim
Hussain Zaki, Deputy Leader of the parliamentary
group Mr. Hassan Afeef MP, MDP Representative to
the UK, EU and USA Mr. Ahmed Naseem, and MDP
Chairperson Mr. Mohamed Nasheed.
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Local News
MDP
leaders attend workshop with officials from UK
Conservatives 22 June, 2007
Leaders of the Maldivian Democratic Party
attended a workshop 15-17 June 2007 with
officials of the UK Conservatives at the
Medhufushi resort in Baa Atoll. Sessions were
held on technical training, by the Director
International Office of the UK Conservative
Party Ms. Philippa Broom, electoral official Ms.
Kate Fuller, and expert for Parliamentary Policy
Mr. Michael Nicholas in a program for MDP branch
leaders. Discussions were held on campaigning,
fund-raising and disseminating awareness on
policies.
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Local News
Regulations
for referendum sent back to committee for
redraft 22 June, 2007
The referendum on a system of governance was set
back yet again after the Speaker of the
Constituent Assembly ignored objections to his
decision to send draft regulations back to the
11- member Referendum Committee for redrafting.
The Referendum Committee on 18 June 2007 had
proposed regulations and two annexes outlining
the features of a presidential form of
governance and a parliamentary system
respectively.
more
Local News
MDP
Huvadhoo Region Meeting in Thinadhoo
MDP regional group in Thinadhoo held first of a
series of meetings aimed at creating more
awareness among members about the political
issues facing the country, including the
upcoming referendum on the system of government.
The meeting was a success, organisers say and
similar meetings will be held across the Atoll
frequently.
photos
Friday 22
June
2007
Breaking News
Home
Minister Thasmeen resigns and AK (47) to replace
him
Reliable sources have confirmed that Thasmeen
Ali, Home Minister, has resigned from his post
after a clash with Golhaabo over the continued
influence of Commissioner of Police Adam Zahir
and the situation in Maafushi jail. According
our sources, Thasmeen demanded the removal of
Adam Zahir from the post of Commissioner of
Police and requested the promotion of Ibrahim
Latheef, the current Deputy Commissioner to that
post. However, Golhaabo refused it and has now
reportedly accepted Thasmeen's resignation and
will appoint current Fisheries Minister, Abdulla
Kamaaluddeen (AK-47), his most loyal slave, to
the post of Home Minister. There are also
reports that Deputy Commissioner of Police,
Ibrahim Latheef has also submitted his
resignation and several other officers who
support Latheef are also contemplating
resignation. According to reports, Thasmeen was
offered the post of Defence Minister as well as
Youth Minister, both of which he has refused. It
is not clear whether he will remain in
Golhaabo's cabinet. In addition, Brigadier
Moosa Jaleel is also reported to have submitted
his resignation from Defence Forces, however we
are unable to confirm this report.
Photo
News
MDP
Meeting in Kalaafaanu School
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) held a successful
meeting in Kalaafaanu School on 21st June 2007. Senior
party members, including President Dr. Munavvaru, Vice
President Zaki and Chairman Nasheed spoke in the
meeting, highlighting the current political issues in
the Maldives. The meeting was attended by thousands
despite bad weather.
photos
Local News
Addu
reformist Sobe' arrested during a local event
Addu - Reports say that a senior MDP reformist
in Addu, Abdullah Sodig (Sobe'), who is MDP's
vice president of Addu region, has been arrested
tonight along with two other members, during a
Rice Pudding event in Hithadhoo. Reports say
that Golhaa Force came to the location without
notice and began clashing with MDP members. Our
sources say that DRP members were able to hold
similar events in Hithadhoo and police have not
bothered with them whilst they do not want MDP
to organise similar events. Despite the
police attack, people are still there and
enjoying their feast of Rice Pudding. Police
also took the sound system, reports say.
Local News
Three
reformists arrested in B. Dharavandhoo
Three young man were brutally arrested on
Wednesday in Dharavandhoo, on allegations that
they had helped in raising MDP flags for an
occasion almost two months ago. According to our
sources, Police sought the help of a 16 year old
boy in arresting the three young man, Ahmed
Latheef (21), Riyaaz/Baa Atoll Dharavandhoo,
Abdulla Humeyni (21), Oceanlead / Dharavandhoo,
Abdulla Nifleen (20), Viduvaruge / Dharavandhoo.
The three are now reportedly in detention in the
police centre in Eydhafushi. Sources also say
that these three were not actually involved in
the alleged operation of decorating the island
with MDP flags.
Minivan News
Building
Civil Society Through Art
More than twenty Male' artists have been taking
part in a workshop designed to build civil
society through the arts in the Mookai hotel for
the last three days. The workshop has been
arranged by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP),
but is aimed at artists with no political
affiliation. And participants are being
encouraged to think beyond political boundaries
to new and creative forms of self-expression.
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21
June
2007
Breaking News
Sodey
moved to Higher Education and Ali Di appointed
CEO of Maldives Airport Company
Male' - The Managing Director of Airport Company
Limited, Sodaa Ahmed Ali Manik, has been changed
to Ministry of Higher Education as Deputy
Minister and Ali Hussain Didi, has been
appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the
Airport Company Limited. Ali Di's job has been
passed on to his former deputy at Male'
Municipality, Abdulla Saleem (Champa), as new
President of Male' Municipality. In recent
months, allegations of corruption against Sodey
has been reported on DO quite frequently and
Airport staff have been complaining about
several issues there. Ali Didi, a former
Director at the Airport Company was a predicted
choice, according to analysts.
Corruption News
Tourism
Minister Shaugee cutting dodgy resort deals
A reliable source in the tourism industry
confirmed today that Tourism Minister Shaugee,
also known as Mrs. George, is now the leading
broker for resort projects
in the Maldives. He is reportedly now cutting a
deal to secure Vaadhoo resort for a Sri Lankan
firm. Mrs. George is also speaking with those
new resorts which have yet to start construction
and trying to pass the projects to foreigners in
return for handsome cuts. Mrs. George's selling
line is apparently," I am the Tourism Minister,
so I can easily do the
deal for you," said our source. Mrs. George also
got over a million dollars in loan from Hatton
National Bank of Sri Lanka last year to build
his home, after he cut a deal for a Sri Lankan
firm. According to our
sources, you can get anything done by Tourism
Ministry now if you have a few hundred thousand
dollars to bribe Mrs. George.
Local News
IDP
hunger strike over rising cost of goods and
services
Male' - Islamic Democratic Party (IDP) has begun
a 3 day hunger strike protesting over rising
living cost in the Maldives. The protest began
at 6:00 pm on Wednesday evening near Artifical
Beach with 10 IDP senior figures taking part,
including President of the party Umar Naseer and
Vice President Hassan Manik. Panel boards are
also erected in the area displaying photographs
of meetings IDP held with government officials
regarding the matter and also a table showing
the increase is prices of goods in recent
months.
view photos
Minivan News
Police
Face Trial Over Custodial Death
The Human Rights Commission will sue the police
for negligence over the custodial death of
Muaviath Mahmood in 2005. An HRC report released
on Tuesday finds the police "made no effort to
monitor [Muaviath's] health," during the five
days detention preceding his death. And it
demands basic medical facilities be introduced
to Dhoonidhoo detention centre immediately, to
meet the needs of drug addicts.
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June
2007
Reuters Report
Global
warming to multiply the world's refugee burden
If rising sea levels force the people of the
Maldive Islands to seek new homes, who will look
after them in a world already turning warier of
refugees? "How will we approach displacement
when, say, the Maldives go under?" he asked. "We
have to plan for it, but in a way that doesn't
lead us all to start jumping out of windows."
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Minivan News
Constitutional
Timetable Announced But Referendum Still On Ice
The Business Committee of the Special Majlis has
proposed radical changes to the functioning of
the Special Majlis to ensure the November
deadline for agreeing a constitution can be met.
But the major obstacle to agreeing a
constitution, a referendum to decide between a
presidential and parliamentary system of
governments, appears as distant as ever.
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2007
Breaking News
Guests evacuated
from water bungalows due to sea well in One &
Only Reethi Rah Resort and several islands
across the country hit by the swell
Yet another sea swell has flooded several
islands across the country including some
resort. One & Only Reethi Rah Resort in Male'
Atoll has evacuated guests from some water
rooms, sources confirmed and flooding is
continuing. Similarly, islands in north and
south of the country are reporting flooding
today, including in Haa Alif, Haadhaalu and
Shaviyani. Reports of floods are also coming
from South, in Gn. Fuahmulah.
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Local News Update
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Addu reformists recovering after assault by
Gayyoom's thugs
Hithadhoo - Ahmed Hassan and Mohamed Didi who
were assaulted by two DRP thugs with the
protection of police on Sunday in Hithadhoo are
now recovering from their injuries. Police are
still refusing to investigate the matter despite
pleas by family and friends of the two victims.
The two assailants, Adduge Alla and Husain Solih
(Jaahilu) are still at large. Tension remains
high in Hithadhoo and unless police take proper
action, a clash between reformists and Gayyoom's
thugs is imminent, reports say.
Minivan News Interview
15
Minutes With Ibra On the Constitution
"I am more convinced than ever that Gayoom wants
to hold the next presidential election under the
current constitution".
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ArabianBusiness.com
Luxury
tents pitched in Maldives
zoomBanyan Tree Maldives Madivaru comprises six
luxury tented villas.Luxury hotel group Banyan
Tree has opened an exclusive property in the
Maldives that features just six private tented
pool villas. Each villa at the Banyan Tree
Maldives Madivaru occupies 264m² and comprises
three tents featuring a living area, bedroom,
bathroom, outdoor deck, a private plunge pool
and two sundecks, as well as two outdoor
showers.
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Monday18
June
2007
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Reformists
assaulted in Addu by DRP thugs with police
protection
Addu - On Sunday, a popular reformist Mohamed
Didi, S. Hithadhoo, Donfaiybageechaage, was
physically assaulted by a DRP thug called Adduge
Alla. After the assault Alla reportedly went
into hiding and police ignored the complaints by
Mohamed Didi, who suffered a head injury due to
the assault and had to be treated. However, to
the shock of many, this thug Alla and his
associate Koaraahan'doonaalhige, Hussain Salhi
(Jaahilu), were both accompanied by police when
attacking a group of reformists near Children's
park on Sunday evening and another reformist
Ahmed Hassan, Mududhaasge, Hithadhoo was again
injured seriously after he was knocked
unconscious by the thugs in the presence of
police. The victim is now admitted to Hithadhoo
Regional Hospital and his condition is reported
to be very serious. Police have not taken any
action against the DRP thugs rather they appear
to be protecting them, sources confirmed.
Tension remains high in Hithadhoo as family and
friends of these two victims are likely to
retaliate.
Mode's Blog
The
Status of the 'Sweeping Reform' Agenda and the
'Road Map' of the Maldives Dictator
The ailing Maldives leader Gayyoom announced his
'sweeping' reform agenda on the 9th June 2004
with a multitude of promises, including
separation of powers, limiting terms for
presidency, direct election of the president,
more human rights and accountable civil society.
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Minivan News
Maafushi
Can Not Be Ignored Again
In the early hours of Wednesday 5 June around
five hundred inmates escaped from Maafushi
prison. By the time Malé awoke one inmate had
been pronounced dead, three more were in
hospital and guards were refusing to restore
order at the prison.
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Sunday17
June
2007
MarginalMedia Video
Maldives
Forum "Maldives Media"
Sappe, From Dhivehi Observer, talks about the
creation of Dhivehi Observer, his motivation and
purpose for it , and the government controlled
media. How Dhivehi Observer came to being and
what the general outcome has been to-date.
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MarginalMedia Video
Maldives
Forum "Corruption"
DO Editor Sappe' talks about the corruption in
the Maldives and how Dictator Gayyoom treats the
state funds as his own money. Sappe' also talks
about how Gayyoom uses donations from foreign
countries for his personal pleasure and how he
controls the Maldives' business elite.
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Minivan News
Legal
System Requires Urgent Reform: UN
A UN report into the Maldivian legal system has found "it does not fulfil its
fundamental role of administering fair and independent justice and safeguarding
and protecting human rights."The report by UN special Rapporteur Dr Leandro
Despouy was presented to the Maldivian government on Wednesday. It describes a
judiciary which, "refrains from ruling against the Government," a police force
which "imposes pretrial detention for as long as it wishes," and says Maldivian
citizens are routinely denied the human rights accorded them by UN conventions
their government has signed up to.
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Saturday16
June
2007
Message of
Condolences
On behalf of DO readers and in my own name, I
would like to convey our deepest sympathy and
condolences to the family and friends of Sobah
Ahmed Adam, who sadly passed away in Bangkok on
Friday. Her untimely death brings us great shock
and sorrow. May Almighty Allah grant her eternal
bliss and give her family and friends the
courage to get through this most difficult of
times gracefully.
Ahmed Moosa (Sappe') / Editor in Chief
Local News
Senior
Dhiraagu staff dies during honeymoon trip
Bangkok - Maldives' Telecom Company, Dhiraagu's
Sales Manager Sobah Ahmed Adam has died on
Friday, whilst on her honeymoon in Thailand with
her newly wed husband Mohamed Fahir, who is also
a senior staff of Dhiraagu. Reports say that
Sobah went for a swim in the hotel's swimming
pool and was later found dead. Family have not
yet confirmed the cause of death but some
reports say that she may have died of a heart
attack as she was a regular swimmer. Late Sobah,
37 is the daughter of famous engineer Ahmed Adam
and has a son, 15, from her first marriage. Most
of her family is now in Thailand and her funeral
is expected to take place there soon according
to our sources.
MarginalMedia Video
Maldives
Forum "The Koli Clan"
DO Editor
Sappe' and Minivan Radio's founding member Ahmed
Naseer talks about the historical background of
and the influence of the Koli family in Maldives
Politics. This discussion named 'Maldives Forum'
was recorded in June 2006. [Part
1] [Part
2]
Minivan News
Maafushi
"Not Appropriate" For Drug Offenders: UN
Evidence that the government was aware of
the chronic lack of rehabilitation services for drug offenders at Maafushi long
before this week's hunger strike has emerged with the publication of a UN
report. The report by UN legal expert Dr Leandro Despouy, says the lack of
rehabilitation facilities was first acknowledged by the Maldivian government in
2003, when the National Criminal Justice Plan, 2004-2008, described, "a criminal
justice system that too readily absorbs offenders into the system without
providing exit points."
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Lanka Business Online
Sri
Lanka downturn cushioned by Maldives profits of top leisure firms
June 15, 2007 (LBO) – Two of Sri Lanka's leisure sector players have managed to
cushion a downturn in tourism on the island, with profits from resorts they own
in the Maldives. John Keells Holdings, one of the biggest capitalised firms in
the Colombo bourse, and Aitken Spence, have been expanding in to the Maldive
Islands in recent years.
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