Wednesday 31 January 2007

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Minivan News
Row As Gayoom Celebrates Non-Violent Resistance
President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's celebration of the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's Satyagraha movement has come in for serious criticism, with Chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Mohamed Nasheed, describing it appearing like "Count Dracula being in charge of the blood bank." more

Minivan News
Party Talks Proving Troublesome
Just before President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom set off for India on a state visit, he signed a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Mohamed Nasheed (Anni), inviting the party to talks aimed at speeding up constitutional reform. more


BBC News
Former Nepal ministers arrested
Three former ministers of King Gyanendra have been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to encourage recent violence in southern Nepal. Kamal Thapa, Badri Prasad Mandal and Salim Miya Ansari were detained by police between Monday night and Tuesday morning, officials said.
Meanwhile Nepal's second biggest city, Biratnagar, has been put under curfew. more


BBC Tech News
Vista 'most secure ever' - Gates

Windows Vista is "dramatically more secure than any other operating system released", Microsoft founder Bill Gates has told BBC News.
Mr Gates said the security features in the new operating system were reason enough to upgrade from Windows XP. more

 

 

އަތޮޅުތަކުން ޚަބަރު
ގޮޅާބޯ އަށް މަރުޙަބާ ކިއުމަށް ރަށުތެރެ ސާފުކުރަން ރައްޔިތުން ނުނިކުމެގެން ގަބުޅި ކަތީބުން ތެޅި ފޮޅެނީ!

 

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އަމަން  
ގައުމީ ދިފާއީ ބާރުގާ ކަތުރު ފަނި އަޅާފައި

 

 

Tuesday 30 January 2007

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Local News
TV station in Dhidhdhoo defaced by oil
Dhidhdhoo - A new TV station, part of TVM, was attacked by some residents of Dhidhdhoo yesterday with dirty lubricating oil, locals confirm. It is unknow why the residents decided to take this action but some say that it is due to a rift between the two island chiefs, in which case, it is the result of the usual divide and rule of Golhaabo. "We are not sure why this station is being opened here, we don't want Golhaabo's propaganda to emerge from our island, maybe that is one reason why the place was defaced with oil," said a resident of Dhidhdhoo.

 

 

Special Review

Maldives Drug Rehab Centre Manager Diameri-CENAPS Exposed!
The agreement between Diameri and NNCB is being exposed to make the general public aware of the dirty game played by money hungry cronies of Gayoom's regime in privatising rehab facilities. Some interesting points of the agreement include: Leasing period -  NNCB plans to lease the facilities for a period 30 years. At the end of 30 years the contract will be renewed “automatically” if Diameri has met it commitment to a reasonable degree. more

 

 

BBC News
Nepal leaders accused over unrest
A cabinet minister has resigned in Nepal over continuing violence in the south of the country. Commerce Minister Hridayesh Tripathi accused the coalition government of complacency in the face of the unrest. At least seven people have died in recent clashes in the south, the latest two shot by police over the weekend. more

 

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ގޮޅާބޯއަށް 'މަރުޙަބާ' ކިޔުމަށް އައްޑޫރައްޔިތުން ތައްޔާރުވަމުން އެބަދޭ އަދި އައްޑުއަތޮޅުގައި އޯލްޕާޓީ ޓޯކްސް ބާއްވައިފި

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Monday 29 January 2007

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Minivan News

The Controversial Case Of The Cartoonist
Ahmed Abbas, the prominent political cartoonist, designer of Maldivian banknotes and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) member, was brought to Male's High Court from Maafushi jail again this morning for an appeal against a 6 month prison sentence for "disobedience to order". more    

 

 

BBC News
Guinean unions end general strike
Guinean unions have called off a general strike that has crippled the nation and led to deadly clashes, after a deal was reached with the government. Nearly 60 people have died in protests since the strike was called on 10 January to demand government reforms. President Lansana Conte agreed on Friday to cede some powers to a prime minister who would head the government. more

 

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Sunday 28 January 2007

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އަދުގެ ޚަބަރު 
ހއ. ބާރަށުގެ ބެލެނެވެރިން ސީދާ ހަރަކާތަށް ނުކުމެއްޖެ

 

 

 

Local News

Freak accident claims yet another life of a young man in Male'

Male' - Hussain Shafeeu, 26, M. Thakandhoo, was pronounced dead earlier this evening whilst receiving emergency care at IGMH's intensive care unit. Shafeeu was involved in a freak motorcycle accident on Thursday behind Taajudeen School just a block away from the hospital. According to reports, the two motorcycles collided head on at high speed and Shafeeu was thrown away some distance, causing severe head injuries to him which caused his death. more

 

 

Local News

Golhaabo planning a visit to Addu next month

Male' - There are reports emerging from within Gayyoom's top ranks that he is planning a visit to Addu in the first week of February. "These reports are spreading in Addu as well and we are told that he will be visiting on the 5th," a source from Addu said. Golhaabo has made several plans to visit Addu in the past 2 years but had always backed out at the last minute fearing a protest from the Addu people, home to some of the most prominent pro-democracy activist and the largest membership of Maldivian Democratic Party, outside the capital. "We are always prepared to welcome him with a huge protest, even if we get 30 minute notice we will stage a protest and call for his resignation," said Abdulla from Hithadhoo.

 

 

Minivan News
14 Dead In Hinnavaru, Presumed Chikungunya
14 people have been reported dead in Hinnavaru, Lahiviyani Atoll. The presumed cause is chikungunya viral fever, which has been spreading rampantly through the Maldives since December. Sources from the island say most of the victims died within the last three weeks and are between 55 and 80 years old. more

 

 

Dr. Niyaf's Online Clinic
House fly invasion in Male' and the continuation of mosquito menace
This is just a personal observation; there is a visible increase in the number of house flies around Male'. We don't need another illness to start making the rounds around Male'. Lets try to keep these flies in check. An effective program is needed to control the growing number of Mosquitoes in Male' and other islands. more

 

 

BBC News
Blair sees hope of climate deal
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the World Economic Forum a major breakthrough on long-term climate change goals could be close. He told the forum in Davos, Switzerland it was possible because of a "quantum shift" in the attitude of the US. He said the German G8 presidency offered an opportunity for a new international agreement for when the Kyoto Protocol expired in 2012. more

 

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ifiawSwf cnwgcnih umuawg cnurWrwq

 

އަތޮޅުތަކުން ޚަބަރު
ގއ. އަތޮޅުގެ ރައްޔިތުންގެ ފައިސާއާއި މުދާ ކޮރަޕްޝަންގެ ތެރެއަށް - މިކަމުގައި ޒިންމާ އުފުލަންޖެހޭނީ އަތޮޅުގެ ރައްޔިތުންތޯ ނުވަތަ އަތޮޅުވެރިޔާ އަބްދުﷲ ސައީދު ތޯ އެވެ؟

Saturday 27 January 2007

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Opinion

Ahmed Mujuthaba: a serial quitter for political gain and favour

The best description of Ahmed Mujuthaba, former Maldives minister, who later headed the country's first human rights commission, is that he is a serial quitter. His recent speech at a function to honour a visiting British MP underlines this description. In most parts of the speech he addressed facts that that raised the pulse of most Maldivians impatient for reform. But wait! True to form, in the punch-line of his speech, he chose to quit again. more

 

 

SHARK PROJECT

Shop Manager receives Shark Guardian 2007 award whilst Gayyoom nominated as Shark Enemy

Ali Sodiq, owner of the souvenir shop COLLECTION DHIVEHI receives the SHARK-GUARDIAN-AWARD 2007, presented by the worlds biggest shark-care-organisation SHARKPROJECT. Ali Sodiq is the first and only shop-owner in Maldives who refuses to sell shark-products, well knowing that this causes a business disadvantage. He justifies this with his opinion that environmental care is a higher value than just making money. more

 

 

Minivan News
Minivan Journalist Writes Of Expulsion
Minivan News journalist Phillip Wellman, thrown out of the Maldives by the government on November 4, and finally deported this month with a 2 year ban on his return, has written about his experiences in the Commonwealth Press Union Magazine. more


Photography Review
Maldives Scuba Diving Photo Gallery
Karin Brussaard traveled to Maldives, officially named as Republic of Maldives, to test the Olympus E-330 DSLR camera with the PT-E02 underwater case. The Maldives form a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean about seven hundred kilometers from south-west of Sri Lanka. The twenty-six atolls exist out of 1,192 islets, but only 200 are inhabited by people. For a lot of people the Maldives are one of the most exotic places! more

 

 

BBC News

Zimbabwe editor 'to get passport'
Zimbabwe's High Court has ordered the government to restore the passport to prominent government critic and newspaper publisher Trevor Ncube. His passport was seized last year under new laws tightening rules on those with foreign parents gaining citizenship. Mr Ncube was born in Zimbabwe but his father was Zambian. He owns two weekly papers in Zimbabwe and South Africa's weekly Mail and Guardian. more

 

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އަހުމަދު ނަސީރު
ބޭނުންވާ ބަދަލުތަކަށް އޮތް ހުރަސް ކަނޑަތުކުރެވިދާނެ

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday 26 January 2007

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Local News

Golhaabo charters a flight to India and buys another million dollar yacht reports say

Male' - Unconfirmed reports say that Golhaabo has chartered an Indian Airlines flight to take him and 30 others to New Delhi this Saturday. The total cost of for chartering the flight is reportedly US$ 250,000, the source said. "We are unable to confirm this independently, but rumour has that the flight is due to arrive Male' tomorrow evening at 4:45 pm and will take Golhaabo and 30 others to Delhi on Saturday," said the source. Despite the hardships facing the nation, especially the victims of tsunami 2004, The 'Demented One' continues to live the 'highlife' at our expense. His recent visit to Singapore cost an estimated US$ 100,000 a day reliable sources confirms. There are also reports that he had bought a Spirit 54 yacht recently for a cool 1 million dollars for his personal use, which is the same yacht used in the Bond 007 film 'Casino Royale'. We are currently investigating these reports.

 

 

Minivan News Report
Kolhufushi: Tsunami Recovery Gone Wrong
When the tsunami struck on December 26, 2004, the island of Kolhufushi in Meem Atoll was devastated. Authorities say sixteen people died. Six bodies were never recovered - the enormous wave swept them away along with buildings, food and the island’s entire infrastructure. more

 

 

Telecom Blogs
Inside-Wataniya Maldives 'Internet Banned'
The bloggers, who are believed to be staff of Wataniya Maldives, claim that the BLOG has everything you want to know about Wataniya-Maldives, a deal cut by Gayyoom and his old friend Fathuhulla, who are believed to be shareholders of the company, or at least beneficiaries. The company has been very harsh on its own staff and many Maldivians there are complaining about the treatment they get from the senior management controlled by the rich Kuwaiti Arabs, who are closely associated with the Maldives 'Dick'. visit the blog

 

 

BBC Report
Criminals 'may overwhelm the web'
Criminals controlling millions of personal computers are threatening the internet's future, experts have warned. Up to a quarter of computers on the net may be used by cyber criminals in so-called botnets, said Vint Cerf, one of the fathers of the internet. Technology writer John Markoff said: "It's as bad as you can imagine, it puts the whole internet at risk." more
 

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އެމްޑީޕީ ޚަބަރު
އާބާދީ އެއްފަސްކުރުމުގެ ނަމުގައި ބ ފެހެންދޫ ރައްޔިތުންނަށް ސަރުކާރުން އޮޅުވާލާފައިވާކަން ސާބިތުވެއްޖެ

 

 

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Thursday 25 January 2007

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Speech 

Media must be free and fair if we aspire to live in a democratic and just society

The following is the full text of a speech given by Mr Ahmed Mujuthaba who headed the first Human Rights Commission of the Maldives. The speech was given at a reception held in honour of Mr Gary Streeter, member of the UK Parliament and head of the British Conservative Party's International Office, the Conservative Human Rights Commission and Conservatives Abroad. more

 

 

 

ACHR Weekly Review
Maldives: Journalists' prison
The repression on independent media in Maldives continues unabated. Not surprisingly, the South Asia Press Commission (SAPC) in its 2006 Annual Report described Maldives as a "journalists' prison". In a latest repression, on 19 January 2007, Minivan News journalist Phillip Wellman was expelled and banned for two years from returning to Maldives on the fictitious ground that he did not have 'proper authorization' to visit the country. more

 

Minivan News
IGMH Denies Negligence In Baby Death Case
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital stood accused of “failing to exercise due care” in diagnosis and of "failing to give appropriate treatment" to nine-month old Ali Zakwan, who died of kidney failure last July, in a hearing at the Civil Court in Male’ on Sunday. more

 

Tourism News
'Thailand and Maldives popular with long-haul Brits'
The Maldives and Thailand are set to be British holidaymakers' most popular long-haul destinations, according to a new study. A report released by Kuoni claim the two countries will continue their position as the two hotspots for long-haul tourists from 2006, reports Travel Weekly. Meanwhile, the United States is set to become the third most popular long-haul destination, rising from number six last year. more

 

 

Tourism News
Hilton Maldives "The Best In The Wolrd"
Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa has won the "Best Luxury (4 and 5 star) in the World" in tripadvisor.com's 2006 Traveler's Choice Awards as well as "Best Luxury (4 and 5 star) in Asia". "We're very proud to have won these awards because tripadvisor.com reflects the opinions of genuine travellers from around the world who have visited the Hilton Maldives and experienced the resort in person," said General Manager Carsten Schieck, "Our team works hard to provide our guests with the best service possible so we are delighted to be chosen the best luxury hotel in the world". more

 

 

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އަހުމަދު ނަސީރު
ސީދާ ހަރަކާތަށް ވިސްނަން އެބަ މަޖުބޫރުކުރުވާ
 

ނޫސް ބަޔާން
  ޖެނުއަރީ 25 ން 27ށް ޅ.ނައިފަރުގައި ބޭއްވުމަށް ހަމަޖެހިފައިވާ ދާއިރާ ބައްދަލުވުން ފަސްކުރުން

 

Wednesday 24 January 2007

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MDP Appeal

Urgent appeal on behalf of leading dissident and cartoonist Ahmed Abbas

Maldivian Government continues to use threat of arbitrary arrest and imprisonment against Ahamed Abbas to suppress freedom of expression and the legitimate democratic political opposition. Mr. Ahamed Abbas was brought on Sunday 21st January 2007 to the High Court of Maldives. Mr. Abbas was sentenced in absentia on 1st November 2006. He subsequently sought asylum first with the Indian High Commission in Male and when they refused he went to the United Nations Office where he was rejected later. more

 

 

BBC News
Strike plunges Lebanon into chaos
Thousands of protesters have paralysed Lebanon with a general strike that led to street clashes in which three people were killed. More than 100 people were injured as protesters fought with government supporters in the capital, Beirut, and other parts of the country. The demonstrators blocked roads with burning tyres. Flights were cancelled and businesses closed. more

 

 

Local News
Sheikh Fareed arrested
Male' - Sheikh Fareed, a prominent member of Maldivian Democratic Party and a popular reformist, has been arrested by Golhaabo this evening. He was arrested as he came out of Ibrahim Mosque in Male' after Ishaa prayer eyewitness confirmed. It is believed that he was detained in relation to Nov 10th demonstration which was later cancelled. "Golhaa was looking for several people in relation to that even, Fareed was one of them but no one knew his whereabouts. We feel this detention is in connection to that," said an MDP member. Fareed has been a victim of Golhaabo's torturous regime and have spent years in solitary confinement, and he had been tortured every time Golhaa gets him. Political analysts believe that this is politically motivated and aimed at silencing him.

 

 

RSF Press Release
Opposition website's reporter expelled, banned for two years
Reporters Without Borders today condemned the expulsion of US journalist Phillip Wellman on 19 January and a decision to ban him from returning to the Maldives for two years on the grounds that his visa was not in order. Wellman works for the office of the news website Minivannews.com that is located in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. more

 

 

Bahabaru Daily
A legal conundrum
On 16th October 2006, just as I had stepped out of the boat to step foot on Noonu Atoll Manadhoo, I was confronted by members of the Maldives Police Services. "Please come with us to the station." It was to be the beginning of a two month and twenty one day incarceration in jail. At the Manadhoo Regional Headquarters of the Maldives Police Services, I was taken into a room and my person and belongings checked for drugs. Since I wasn't carrying any, I could almost read the disappointment in their faces. more


MDP News

UK Conservative Party MP Honorable Gary Streeter assesses further cooperation with MDP
Male’ 22 January 2007-Chairman of the Conservative Party International Office and Chairman of the Conservative Human Rights Commission Honorable Gary Streeter MP, (photo) concluded a visit to the Maldives on 21 January. His three day visit included wide ranging meetings with officials and members of the Maldivian Democratic Party. He also held discussions with ministers, some of which he attended upon the request of the government. Honourable Streeter was accompanied by the Director International Office of the UK Conservative Party Ms. Philippa Broom. more


Minivan News
Red Cross Ends Kolhufushi Work
The British Red Cross has permanently withdrawn from a major tsunami reconstruction project on Kolhufushi Island (Meemu Atoll) due to lack of agreement over rebuilding between the government and the people. more

 

 

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ދިފާއީ މުރާޖައާ
ދިވެހި ރާއްޖޭގެ ގައުމީ ދިފާއީ ބާރަށް ކުރާ
ހަރަދު ރައްޔިތުންނަށް

 

 

 

 

ސިޔާސީ މުޙައްލިލު
ގޮޅާބޯގެ އަނިޔާވެރި ގޮތްތަކުގެ ތެރެއިން...

 

 

Tuesday 23 January 2007

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Local News
Young boy killed in freak accident but driver not held responsible
Gemanafushi - A young boy, with a face of an angel, died recently in Ga. Gemanafushi after he was run over by a pickup, driven by a leading DRP family member of the island, reports say. We have a complete set of photographs, showing the extent of injuries the little boy sustained in the accident, which eyewitnesses confirm was due to driver's recklessness. "The driver is renowned for reckless driving and he is not held responsible for this horrible crime either because he comes from a family that supports Gayyoom, how horrible is that?" said a man from the island. The complete set of photographs sent to DO from the island show that the boy sustained terrible head, neck and back injuries, which killed him instantly. The photographs are too distressing to be published. DO will investigate this matter further and report details as soon as possible. May Allah bless his soul and give his family the strength and courage to get through this.

 

 

Local News

Vaadhoo flooded but government couldn't care less

Vaadhoo - Torrential rain last over the last few days has left Vaadhoo in Huvadhu Atoll South completely flooded as can be seen from these pictures. The residents of the islands are struggling to cope with the disaster and say that they are receiving no assistance or help whatsoever from the authorities despite several requests. Many people have suffered heavy losses, especially some agricultural fields have been completely submerged killing the total crops, reports say. more

 

 

Photo Album
British Conservative Party Delegation visit to Thinadhoo on 19th January
Thinadhoo - Following are pictures taken in Thinadhoo last Friday (19th Jan) during the visit of the delegation from the British Conservative Party headed by Hon. Gary Streeter and Phillippa Broom, from West Minister Foundation For Democracy (UK). Attended by several senior members from Male', Addu and other regions, the conference and the final meeting that evening was a complete success, as described by MDP Regional President Saleem. "It was a complete success and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the party members who attended the meeting and other events of the day. We were honoured to have Hon. Streeter and Phillipa Broom in our island and we like to thank them both in the name of every resident in this island," said Mr. Saleem. View Photo Album
 

 

BBC News
Guinea police clash with strikers - The protesters say they will continue until the president steps down
Security forces in Guinea have clashed with demonstrators, calling on President Lansana Conte to resign on the 13th day of a general strike. At least 17 people died in running battles with police in the capital, Conakry and other towns. Ten people were killed in clashes last week. more

 

 

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cnia csiTcswj cfoa IrcTcsinim
cnuyil EhebWrubwa Wviawferen

 

 

 

ޚަބަރު
އެމްޑީޕީގެ ހިޔަނި ކެބިނެޓްގެ 20 ވަނަ ބައްދަލުވުން ބާއްވައިފި

 

 

 

Monday 22 January 2007

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News

E-petition against privatisation of drug rehab launched by Maldivians students in the UK

The Maldivian students in the UK have launched an e-petition calling Gayyoom to launch an urgent inquiry into the leasing of rehabilitation services to Diameri-CENAPS that considers whether it was the right thing to do for our country. more
 

 

Minivan News
Open Letter To DiameriCENAPS
Below is a copy of an email Minivan News sent to Director of DiameriCENAPS, Dr. Shafiu on January 14. DiameriCENAPS is the company chosen by the National Narcotics Control Board (NNCB), which is headed by Dr. Abdulla Waheed, to provide drug rehabilitation services in the Maldives. According to state newspaper Haveeru it will charge Rf. 15 000 per month for each client. more

 

 

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Sunday 21 January 2007

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BBC News Alert
Quake strikes off Indonesia coast
An earthquake measuring 7.3 has struck near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck in the Molucca Sea at 1927 (1127 GMT), some 160km (99 miles) south-east of the city of Manado. Indonesian officials put the quake strength at 6.5 and said it could pose a tsunami risk. more

 

 

 

Local News

Popular reformist and famous cartoonist Ahmed Abbas brought to high court 

Male' - One of the most senior members of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and famous cartoonist Ahmed Abbas was brought to High Court today for an appeals hearing. However, the session could not continue for long as Abbas was reported told about the hearing only last night which did not give him sufficient time to prepare his case with a lawyer. He has now been told to find a lawyer within the next 10 days and prepare the case, sources said.  more

 

 

Special Report

Selling the Maldive Islands  A money minting scheme devised by the 'Demented' Dictator

A plan is in the pipeline to sell every single uninhabited island in the country, DO can reveal. A reliable source within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, say that the list of islands, which are to be sold mostly to foreigners for their private use, include almost all the uninhabited island in the country currently leased to locals on a nominal payment, which has been the tradition for many years. The total could be over 700 islands. According to the source, he had seen the list of the islands as well as a list of some prospective buyers, which include Arab princes as well as billionaires such as Chelsea owner Abramovich, who is frequent visitor to the country. more

 

 

Review

Truth behind privatisation of rehab facilities

The government's decision to privatise drug rehab services has faced heavy criticism from MDP, IDP and Adaalath party. They all have accused the government for withholding information about the deal, raised serious concerns about the lease duration of facilities and also questioned the high cost of proposed treatment. more
 

 

Local News
ADK Nashid to remain independent
Male' - There were some reports floating around in Male' that prominent businessman and MP, Ahmed Nashid (ADK) has aligned with the party being formed by former MDP President, Ibrahim Ismail (Ibra). However, Mr. Nashid, assured DO that "he intends to remain independent for the foreseeable future," and dismissed the reports as baseless. Mr. Nashid resigned from Dictator Gayyoom's party last year after being disillusioned by DRP's principles. Nashid is an outspoken MP but many remained concerned about the fact that he voted in favour of the 2007 budget, which he himself criticised to begin with.

 

 

ABC News
UN to review aid programs after alleged abuse by N Korea
The United Nations (UN) has vowed to probe its programs around the world after the United States claimed North Korea "had systematically perverted" UN development aid with the "complicity of the UN Development Program (UNDP)." In a letter to UNDP associate administrator, Ad Melkert, US delegate to the UN, Mark Wallace, alleges North Korea has, with "the complicity of UNDP," "systematically perverted" the UNDP aid program "for the benefit of the Kim Jong Il regime, rather than the people of North Korea." more

 

 

BBC News
Chavez admits Castro gravely ill
Cuban leader Fidel Castro is battling to save his life, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said. Mr Chavez, a close friend of Cuba's left-wing leader, said he hoped Mr Castro would recover but admitted he faced a hard struggle. Mr Castro, 80, has not been seen in public since undergoing surgery in July and handing over political power. Mr Chavez spoke at the Latin American summit in Brazil in a rare admission of the state of Mr Castro's health. more

 

 

BBC News
Rule by decree passed for Chavez
Venezuela's National Assembly has given initial approval to a bill granting the president the power to bypass congress and rule by decree for 18 months. President Hugo Chavez says he wants "revolutionary laws" to enact sweeping political, economic and social changes. He has said he wants to nationalise key sectors of the economy and scrap limits on the terms a president can serve. more

 

 

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Saturday 20 January 2007

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Minivan News
Streeter Speaks To Thinadhoo
Gary Streeter, Member of the UK Parliament for the Conservative Party, told over a thousand people in Thinadhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, last night that their country, "isn't paradise because you do not have the government that you deserve and you do not have the freedom and the democracy that you deserve." more

 

 

Local News & Photos

British MP Gary Streeter and delegation warmly received by Thinadhuans

Thinadhoo - The British Conservative Party MP, Hon. Gary Streeter and Philippa Broom of Westminster Foundation for Democracy, along with Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) delegation visited Thinadhoo today, the capital of South Huvadhoo Atoll, as part of his 5 day visit to the Maldives on the invitation of the MDP. The delegation was warmly welcomed by the people of Thinadhoo and visitors from other islands in the Southern Atoll, including Addu, Fuahmulah and North Huvadhoo Atoll. more

 

 

Press Release
FOM condemns expulsion of Minivan News journalist from the Maldives
Friends of Maldives condemns the recent expulsion of Minivan News journalist Phillip Wellman by the Government of Maldives. Mr Wellman was first told to leave the country in November 2006 while covering events in a southern Atoll of Maldives along with a photographer commissioned by the UK Guardian. more 

 

 

The Online Holidays Blog
My blue heaven of Maldives
When I signed up for the tandem jump I didn't think too much about altitude. I imagined dropping down from the 800ft or so at which I had cruised in a seaplane on a scenic trip during my last visit to the Maldives. more

 

 

BBC News
Concern over China's missile test
China is facing international criticism over a weapons test it reportedly carried out in space last week. Japan has expressed concern, as have the US and Australia. It is thought that the Chinese used a ground-based medium-range ballistic missile to destroy a weather satellite that had been launched in 1999. more


BBC Health News
Vaccine drive cuts measles deaths
Child deaths from measles have fallen by 60% following a massive global vaccination campaign. A study in The Lancet confirms that hundreds of thousands of lives have been saved since 1999, surpassing a target of halving deaths by 2005. In Africa, efforts by national governments and health agencies have cut mortality by three-quarters. more

 

 

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Friday 19 January 2007

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Local News
British MP treated to local rice pudding tradition
Male' - Visiting British MP, Hon. Gary Streeter and the delegation was treated to a local tradition of eating rice pudding with spicy fish tonight at the eastern corner of Male' near the famous tetrapod square. Hundreds of MDP members went to take part in the event, which has become synonymous with the democracy movement. The event was cut short because Mr. Streeter had to retreat back to rest as he will be travelling to Thinadhoo tomorrow. MDP officials, including Chairman and several MPs were at the corner. In the past rice pudding were regularly confiscated by Golhaa Force but they seems scared tonight due to the presence of a powerful foreign visitor. more

 

 

Special Review
Tsunami 2004 - a blessing in disguise for the Maldives Dictator

The Asian tsunami of 2004 has proven to be a windfall for the regime of the longest serving Dictator of Asia. Two years on since the worst natural disaster to hit the nation in living memory, Dictator Gayoom and his cronies alike are still cashing in from the tragedy while the national recovery and reconstruction programme runs at snail pace. more

 

 

Righting Paradise
The Silent Revolution
The Maldives are world-famous as an idyllic luxury tourist destination. But beyond the paradise beaches, political unrest and the fight for democratic rights are gathering pace. Rebecca Cork reports. more 


Will's Blog
What Is Wrong With The Special Majlis?
The Special Majlis was set up to hammer out the legislative framework for a new liberal democracy in the Maldives. It was given a timetable which, given the slow progress, looks more or less impossible to follow. Why is this process going so badly? more

 

 

The Independent (UK)
China bans officials and students from Tibet festival
The Chinese government banned government workers, Communist Party cadres and students in Tibet from observing an important Buddhist festival, citing the need to keep a tighter grip on education and guidance. The ban applied to the Gaden Ngachoe religious festival, a key event in the Tibetan religious calendar that marks the death of the 14th-century Buddhist teacher Tsongkhapa, who was a founder of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. more

 

 

BBC News of Dictators
Guinea anger over dead strikers
The death of three protesters in Guinea has galvanised support for a national strike now in its ninth day. A BBC correspondent says many thousands are demonstrating across the country, braving teargas and rubber bullets. Workers who were initially striking over the high cost of living, now want the resignation of President Lansana Conte and his government. more

 

 

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Thursday 18 January 2007

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Condolences Our heartfelt condolences to Fathimath Shaheeda, Minivan Radio Producer, and her family, for the loss of their beloved Father, Late Hussain Ibrahim, M. White Sand, who passed away today. May Almighty Allah grant him eternal bliss and bless the family and friends with strength and courage. Amen!

 

Local News
MDP Founder comes home after 3 years in exile

The Founder of MDP, Mohamed Latheef returned home today after more than 3 years in exile. He was greeted by hundreds of party supporters who waited for him near Nasandhura Jetty this afternoon. Party Chairman, Vice President and other senior members received him at the airport. After arriving to Male', he walked to MDP office along with the crowd who chanted slogans calling for Gayyoom to resign. Latheef's return to Male' will no doubt have a positive impact on the party and its operations. Latheef will be travelling to his native island Thinadhoo tomorrow with visit British MP, Hon. Gary Streeter. more photos

 

 

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Local News
Hon. Gary Streeter given a rapturous welcome by MDP

Male’ – British Conservative Party MP, Hon. Gary Streeter and party official Miss. Philippa Broom were given a rapturous welcome on their arrival this evening by MDP members. Mr. Streeter arrived at Male’ International Airport just before 10:00pm and was welcomed by an MDP delegation led by party Chairman Mohamed Nasheed (Anni). The delegations were transferred to their resort from the airport. Official program is due to start tomorrow, MDP said.

 

 

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Wednesday 17 January 2007

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Breaking News
MDP founder Latheef coming home tomorrow

The Founder of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Mr. Mohamed Latheef, is due to come home tomorrow afternoon, DO can confirm. He will be arriving tomorrow afternoon and a home coming celebration is already organised by the party, officials said. "We want party members to gather near Nasandhura Palace Hotel around 2:30 tomorrow afternoon, to welcome the party's founder. This is a great occasion for us to celebrate." more

 

 

Breaking News
Fuel crisis at Male' International Airport

Male' - An official circular from Maldives Airport Company Limited, sent to concerned parties, reveals that they are unable to provide refuelling service to certain flights from midnight tonight until midnight of 24th January 2007. The circular said that the measure was taken due to "unforeseen difficulties in supply logistics". However, several parties are concerned about this development as the notice was given only yesterday. more

 

 

Breaking News
More than a 100 expatriate workers stranded in Thinadhoo

Thinadhoo - More than 100 expatriate workers, most believed to be from Bangladesh, are stranded in Thinadhoo island, after they were dropped off by their employer, reports say. According to the sources in Thinadhoo, these people were working in the island of Funamauddua (North Huvadhu Atoll), which is being developed into a resort by Yacht Tours Maldives. more

 

 

News Review
Dictator meets enemy of free speech
Dictator Gayyoom and his cronies, the heads of his DRP party, met with a top level delegation of the Chinese Communist Party on Sunday. It was reported in local media that both parties discussed ways of strengthening the cooperation between the two parties. However, it is ironic that Gayyoom claims to head a democratic party whilst the Chinese Communist Party is anything but. In an article by Tibet Mirror, it says that the head of the mission who met the dictator is classed as enemy of free speech. Bravo Golhaabo! This is what we call living up to one's reputation. more

 

 

Photo News
Thinadhoo prepares to welcome Hon. Gary Streeter this Friday

Thinadhoo - The capital island of Huvadhoo Atoll South, Thinadhoo, is preparing to welcome the delegation from the British Conservative Party's Human Rights Commission, Hon. Gary Streeter accompanies by party official Philippa Broom, who are scheduled to visit the island on Friday, 19th January, as part of the 4 day visit to the Maldives. According to organisers, they are going to give Mr. Streeter a very warm welcome to demonstrate their appreciation for the countless work he has done for their party, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). more

 

 

Tsunami Recovery Update

UNDP Shelter Recovery Programme: Media Briefing
The Shelter Programme is the first initiative of this kind in the Maldives and also the largest of the five UNDP recovery programmes initiated in response to the Asian Tsunami. The programme works closely with over 45 island communities scattered across 12 atolls, to return approximately 3000 families to their homes. more

 

 

Events News
Maldives to host skydive boogie
For a week in February, the Maldives will host the islands' first ever commercial skydiving boogie event. Tourists will be invited to watch 25 to 30 professional skydivers perform the boogie, and visitors attracted by the allure of extreme sports adventure can book themselves in now for 'tandem' jumps with professionals to guide their fall. more

 

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Tuesday 16 January 2007

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South Asia Media Monitor Report
A Vibrant Media Under Pressure: An Independent Assessment of Press Freedom in the Maldives
The continued detention and house arrest of a number of journalists is an issue of serious concern, as are the charges against five journalists and editors working for Minivan, which would appear to constitute a concerted effort by the authorities to target this publication. In addition, the Mission deplored the abuse of Interpol procedure against exiled journalists and overseas Maldivian media, the blocking of Dhivehi Observer and Maldives Culture websites, and the jamming of the shortwave frequency of Minivan Radio. PDF 600kb [download full Report 4.6mb]

 

 

MDP News
UK Conservative Party MP Honourable Gary Streeter to attend to a busy schedule in Maldives 15 January
Male' 15th January 2007-Chairman of the Conservative Party International Office and Chairman of the Conservative Human Rights Commission Honourable Gary Streeter MP, scheduled to visit the Maldives from 17 till 21 January, will attend to a busy schedule in the archipelago, a statement from the Maldivian Democratic Party’s Secretariat said. Honourable Streeter will be accompanied by the Director International Office of the UK Conservative Party Ms. Philippa Broom. more

 

 

BBC News
Hanging of Saddam's aides filmed - Iraqi officials said Barzan's beheading was an accident
Iraqi government officials have shown journalists video of the hanging of two of Saddam Hussein's aides, during which one of the men was decapitated. The film shows Barzan Ibrahim - Saddam Hussein's half-brother - and Awad Hamed al-Bandar hanged side-by-side. Barzan, former intelligence chief, and al-Bandar, former head of Iraq's Revolutionary Court, were convicted over the killing of 148 Shias in 1982. more

 

 

Daily India News
Coastal security concerns take Indian home secretary to Maldives
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) With intelligence agencies cautioning of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba's plans to use uninhabited islands in the Indian Ocean as bases for strikes against vital installations along the Indian coastline, New Delhi is sending a senior officer to the Maldives ensure this is nipped in the bud. more

 

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