Tuesday 31 October 2006

Breaking News

Majeed sir arrested by Golhaabo
Male' - 13:30 - Senior MDP activist Majeed sir has been arrested by Golhaa Force while having a coffee at Galanga near MDP head office. In addition to this, Ahmed Falah and Mohamed Falah were also arrested last night by Golhaa Force.

Local News

MDP to meet US Ambassador today
Official sources in MDP have confirmed that the American Ambassador to the Maldives, Mr. Robert O. Blake, will be meeting with MDP leadership today, who is currently visiting the Maldives. A senior official of MDP said that the party will express its on going concerns about the lawlessness in the Maldives and the extent of oppression in the country. Party officials will also brief the Ambassador on the upcoming event of 10th November, the sources confirmed.

Local News

British High Commissioner to visit Maldives on Sunday

Confirmed reports say that the British High Commissioner to the Maldives, Mr Dominick John Chilcott is due to visit the Maldives on Sunday, 5th November. Reports also say that the visit is mainly concentrated on investigating the current political situation in the Maldives. The High Commissioner is expected to meet with MDP Officials during his visit. British government and the EU is fully briefed on the events of 10th November.

Media Release
Government escalate campaign of intimidation by detaining MDP leadership
The MDP strongly condemns the detention and intimidation of its leadership ahead of its 10th November gathering to urge for faster constitutional reform. Ibrahim Hussein Zaki, MDP Acting President, has been summoned to the police and prevented from leaving Male' by police at the airport. Mohamed Ziyad, MDP Organising Secretary, was detained by the police at 5.30pm today. more

ETN

Maldives Opposition Leader and Former Maldives Minister of Tourism Fears Upcoming Demonstration May Turn Violent
I am writing as the Leader of the Opposition and Acting President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) to share my concerns over a large demonstration we have planned which I fear will be met with violence by the Government of Maldives, and to request the assistance of the international community in preventing a heavy-handed crackdown. more

 

Monday 30 October 2006

watch the video Anni being sprayed with tear gas from close range

Breaking News (update)

Golhaabo orders arrest of Anni and Zaki

Male' - 10:30 - Crowd near MDP office have dispersed on the request of party leadership. Chairman Nasheed and VP Zaki have retired for the night after police assured that they will not be arrested tonight. Zaki and his lawyers are to report to police tomorrow morning.

Male' - 21:42 - Informants in Golhaa Force have relayed the message that they have orders from Golhaabo to arrest MDP Chairman Nasheed and Vice President Zaki later on tonight. "They have orders to arrest both of them in the later hours of this evening or early morning hours. They will wait until the crowd thins down," said the informant.

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'Father of Tear Gas' strikes again

Male' - 21:22 - Sources in Male' say that Golhaa Force is getting ready for an all out assault on MDP office and arrest key people including VP Zaki. "They have been checking the neighbouring buildings for people with video cams or cameras. Also, the high pressure water tanker is parked nearby." said the source.

Male' - 20:00 - Chairman Nasheed and VP Zaki have both addressed the crowd near MDP Office. Golhaa Force still there and crowd is becoming larger. Anni said he had asked people from the islands to start coming to Male' now and that several are already on their way. Also, reports of crowds near Mercury Light.

Male' - 18:50 - Golhaa Force have attacked MDP head office in Sosun Magu. They arrived in full riot gear and some people have been apprehended. MDP Chairman came out to speak to them but Golhaa Force sprayed his face with tear gas, eyewitness confirm. Some sources say they want to arrest more than 50 people, who are leading activists. 

Arbitrary arrests begins as predicted

Male' - 17:50 - Ziyattey is taken to Dhoonidhoo Prison.

Male' - 17:32 - Reports are coming that MDP Chairman is leading a group of activist and is on his way to Police HQ to inquire about the arrest of Ziyattey and demand for his release.

Male' - 17:24 - Mohamed Ziyad (Ziattey), a senior MDP activist and member of the National Council has been taken to the police after being apprehended by 10 Golhaa Force persons about 5 minutes ago. He was on his own at the time. This is directly related to the upcoming event on 10th November, MDP officials confirm.

Large crowd gathering near MDP office in Sosun Magu

Male' - 17:00 - Reports are coming that Golhaa Force is on their way to MDP office to apprehend party VP Zaki as he did not report to the police today.

Male' - 15:11 - A large crowd has gathered near MDP office in Sosun Magu to express their anger over the incident of banning party Vice President Zaki from travelling to the South, as reported earlier. MDP Chairman, Nasheed and VP Zaki are in the crowd. Asked if this was the start of something big, a senior official said "It really is up to the people. It is up to them to decided for how long they want to live with this lawlessness and oppressive atmosphere."

Local News
Golhaa Force attack Keyodoo women
Keyodoo - A group of Golhaa Force today went on a rampage in Keyodoo and ripped of posters and banners regarding the 10th November gathering in Male'. Sources in the island say that after they ripped off all the posters and banners, they then went into homes and tried to arrest some women because many openly yelled at them and asked them to get out of their homes. Golhaa Force wants to create fear amongst the people so they don't go to Male' on Big Friday, said an MDP official on the island. Reports confirm that Keyodhoo Island Chief (Katheeb) is liaising with Golhaa Force on this.

Breaking News
Gayyoom's militia attempts to arrest Zaki from airport
Male' Airport - 14:00 - Reports confirm that Golhaa Force, Gayyoom's private militia, attempted to arrest Ibrahim Hussain Zaki, MDP's Vice President this morning whilst trying to board a flight with MDP delegation bound to Fuahmulah and Addu. "They initially told him that he is banned from travelling out of Male', and later wanted to arrest him." said a member of the delegation. Zaki was summoned to the police at 10 am today but he decided to disregard it as it was politically motivated and he had been warned by Golhaabo's officers of the case in advance, a close source confirmed.
The whole delegation decided to stick together and a protest began at the airport now, reports confirm. Many went to the airport and some are gathering near Police HQ in Male'. The delegation have now missed the flight and the meetings organised to take place in Fuahmulah tonight will likely be postponed. The delegation have since returned to Male'. Golhaa Force are now looking to arrest Zaki from Male' and have gone to his house a couple of times already this morning.
Thinadhoo - 14:00 - There are also reports from Thinadhoo that Golhaa Force is trying to arrest Sheikh Fareed who is currently touring in South with MDP mission. MDP members are resisting the arrest and the island in on high alert. "Many of our members are near the MDP office and we will not surrender to Golhaabo's terrorists," said a resident of Thinadhoo.
In addition to Male', Addu and Fuahmulah are also on high alert at the moment.

Local News
MDP Vice President Zaki summoned to police
Male' - The Vice President of Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Ibrahim Hussain Zaki, has been summoned to the police. He received the 'usual' notice chit yesterday and is asked to report today (Monday) at 10 am. The chit said that he was summoned for an inquiry into an ongoing case. According to Zaki however, there are no pending cases on him nor any reported cases. As predicted some time ago, this is one of the attempts of Gayyoom to disrupt the upcoming Big Friday demonstration scheduled for 10th November. "This is politically motivated and we will not tolerate this action," said a senior MDP official.


Local News
MDP to hold meetings in Fuahmulaku and Addu
Male'- According to an anouncement by MDP, a senior delegation of the party will be visiting Fuahmulaku and Addu Atoll over the next couple of days. A meeting is scheduled to be held in Fuahmulaku Social Centre tonight (Monday) 8:30 and another tomorrow night in Addu MDP Office. Party members and the general public are invited to both meetings. The delegation of MDP is expected to include Chairman Nasheed (Anni) and Vice President Zaki as well as other key officials.

Minivan News
MPD Wants Reality
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has said it will be taking legal action against Television Maldives (TVM) for broadcasting "outright lies" against the party. MDP says that the station is one of many outlets that the Government has been using to spread falsehoods. more

BBC
Interim role for Bangladesh head
Bangladeshi President Iajuddin Ahmed has been sworn in as head of an interim government after the main political parties failed to agree a candidate. Installed in a televised ceremony at his office, he is charged with ensuring fairness in January's elections. more

Sunday 29 October 2006

Local News 

Fuvahmulah prepares for Big Friday - November 10th

Fuahmulah - MDP members and supporters in Fuvahmulah organised a motorcycle parade on Saturday to gather support for the upcoming November 10th event. Leaflets informing the public of the November 10th event were distributed by motorists as they went through the island carrying MDP flags and posters. more

BBC
Bangladesh rivals seek to end row
Bangladesh's two main parties have agreed to work together to end a crisis over who should lead an interim government up to January's elections. Ten people were killed and hundreds injured in street clashes on Saturday. The violence has prompted President Iajuddin Ahmed to intervene, giving party leaders until Sunday afternoon to pick a candidate for interim PM. more

Saturday 28 October 2006

DO Exclusive

Horrific injuries to a 2 year old due to negligence - IGMH tries to cover up the case

Male' - Last Wednesday there were reports of a case being filed to the police by the parents of Hussain Ahzam, a 2 year old boy, who has obtained horrific injuries during a routine procedure of removing a plaster in his legs. According to the mother, her son had to put the plaster to sort out a bone deviation and once the boy had been sent home after removing the plaster, they found that he had a dressing on his legs and feet. more

News Review

Will he stay or will he go now?
According to reliable sources, Golhaabo's favourite sister Moomina held a special family party last night in Galolhu Madharusaa. It was a strictly family affair and some optimists are saying that perhaps it was Golhaabo's farewell party. more

Special Report

The 18 Million Dollar Gan 'International' Airport Project  Scandal

According to information available in public domain Upgrading of Gan Airport for International Operations appeared in the horizon before early 1990s as one of the Priority Projects of the National Development Plan. The project had two main objectives. One is to provide the infrastructure required for International medium to long haul aircraft charter operations and the second was to train the staff of government agencies responsible for providing aircraft handling, clearance, passenger handling, clearance, customs and security services. more

Photo News 

Addu preparations for the Big Friday protest

Addu - MDP's regional offices in Addu are packed with people every night preparing for the upcoming protest in Male' on Big Friday, 10th November. These pictures are from the MDP Addu Office, where members are seen preparing material for the protest. Addu has the largest population outside Male' and a clear majority supports MDP. Some estimate that more than 5000 Addu members are likely to converge on Male' for the event. more

BBC
Bangladesh pledge on power shift
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has promised to hand over power at midnight as a tense standoff with the opposition reaches its climax. Mrs Zia pledged to respect the constitution in a televised speech to the nation hours before the transfer. Two people died in clashes on Friday as thousands took to the streets. Tension is high and police are out in force. more

Dictators in the News
Pinochet gold papers 'are fake'
Papers linking Chile's former military ruler, Augusto Pinochet, to alleged gold deposits worth 160 million dollars in Hong Kong are fake, the HSBC bank says. The London-based bank said in a statement it would continue to co-operate with Chilean investigators. The London-based bank said in a statement it would continue to co-operate with Chilean investigators. more

Friday 27 October 2006

Local News

MDP delegation concluded tour to Lhaviyani and Noonu Atolls

Male' - The top level delegatino of MDP including chairperson and vice president will be arriving to Male' around 5pm today, after concluding a 4-day visit to Lhaviyani and Noonu Atoll. Party sources say the trip was successful and very exciting. Some thugs in a few of these islands did cause trouble but "we thought nothing of it" said a party official. more

Local News
DRP Lubna booed off in Fuahmulak
Fuahmulak – Golhaabo's best friend, Zahir Hussain's daughter was booed off a stage in the island, which is the native island of her father. She was given the opportunity by the organisers of a music event to mark eid there but she could advantage of the situation and went onto say that her party was going to donate 5000 rufiyaa to the youth group of the island. The crowd took this as an insult, and an attempt to buy votes in advance as Lubna is said to have expressed her wishes to run for a seat in the parliament to represent Fuahmulak. She quickly got off the stage after the crowd began booing her and calling for the removal of Golhaabo from power.

Editorial
Mass demonstration on the street of Male' and other larger islands is the only way to remove Gayyoom from power
The public outcry on September 19^th 2003 after witnessing the brutal murders of Evan Naseem and his colleagues like Abdulla Ameen was extraordinary. Gayyoom's brutality was fully exposed that day and ever since there has been vocal criticism and organised opposition against him. His image of a benevolent leader is no longer the case and world over now know what kind of a ruthless dictator he is. However, to this day, people are still waiting for him change or even step down but everyone knows that Gayyoom has no intention to surrender his palaces and other amenities and everything indicates that he wants to cling on to power for as long as he can and pass the reign of power to his daughter Dunya Maumoom. Even international political analysts have made this prediction. read more

BBC News
Crushing pills 'can prove fatal'
Crushing pills to make them easier to swallow can cause serious side-effects that can sometimes be fatal, experts have warned. The group, including pharmacists and lawyers, says pills often have special coatings that affect how they are released into the body. Crushing them can mean this complex system is disturbed. David Wright, who led the group, said people could often take drugs in patch, liquid or inhaler form instead. more

WHO News
New Coordinated Approach to Treat Millions Suffering from Neglected Tropical Diseases unveiled
The World Health Organization (WHO) and a group of more than 25 partner organizations unveiled a new strategy to fight some of the most neglected tropical diseases that destroy the lives and health of poor people. The approach contained in a newly published manual, Preventive Chemotherapy in Human Helminthiasis, focuses on how and when a set of low-cost or free drugs should be used in developing countries to control a set of diseases caused by worm infections. more

Thursday 26 October 2006

Can India help democratise Maldives by protecting a 28 year old brutal dictatorship?

It sounds ironic; in fact, it is a joke that Dictator Gayyoom's special propagandist, Dr. Shaheed is begging India to help bring democracy to the Maldives. He is asking India to protect the most brutal dictator we have ever seen in our history. He is asking India, the largest democracy in the world, to protect a tyrant who has been ruling our country with guns, without any regard for human rights and the rule of law. more

News Report

Maldives seeks India's help to build democracy
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Maldives, the Indian Ocean nation famed for its pristine beaches and coral islands, has sought India's expertise to build democratic institutions as it braces for its tryst with multi-party, liberal democracy in 2008. "We want to get India involved in the democratic reform process. India has immense expertise in building of democratic institutions and we want to tap this expertise," Ahmed Shaheed, the Maldivian foreign minister, told IANS in an interview. more

Photo News

Addu getting ready for the Big Friday protest

Addu - MDP's regional offices in Addu are packed with people every night preparing for the upcoming protest in Male' on Big Friday, 10th November. These pictures are from the Hithadhoo Office, where members are seen preparing material for the protest. Addu has the largest population outside Male' and a clear majority supports MDP. Some estimate that more than 5000 Addu members are likely to converge on Male' for the event. more

Press Release

Global warming: litigation to heat up

New research analysing the grounds of potential legal liability of companies and governments for their roles in global warming warns that law suits are likely to increase and have high prospects of success in the near future. Small island states are primary candidates for bringing such actions as they become increasingly affected by rising sea levels and their citizens are put at risk of being made environmental refugees. more

Wednesday 25 October 2006

Local News

MDP delegation touring Lhaviyani Atoll

Naifaru - A top level MDP delegation including party chairman and vice president finally arrived in Naifaru island this afternoon. They were initially supposed to be on the island last night but due to some disturbances in the island, the delegation changed plans and held a meeting in Lh. Kurendhoo instead. more

Notice to readers
Due to a technical problem, regular updates were delayed today but shall commence from tomorrow onwards. We apologise for this minor mishap.

Tuesday 24 October 2006

News Review

"Dictators know no other way except the use of brute force. He is desperate, that's all," - Zaki

Golhaabo desperate - Mass arrest of key reformists imminent

Male' – Sources within the regime of Golhaabo is absolutely desperate to stop the Big Friday protest scheduled for the 10th of November, called for by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). An informant amongst the top ranks of Golhaa Force has confirmed that as a last resort, they have a list of key reformists who they will arbitrarily arrest, as usual. more

Tourism News
Plans for expansion of Andamans tourism
Buoyed by rising tourist traffic after a post-tsunami lull, the administration in India's Andaman archipelago has decided to develop 50 new sites for tourists. "We want to develop an infrastructure which will attract eco-tourists and Bollywood film-makers," Tourism Secretary Dharam Pal told the BBC. more

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Monday 23 October 2006

Breaking News
Mosque in Himendhoo destroyed on Eid
Himendhoo - Sources on the island confirm that on this auspicious day of Eid, Golhaabo has ordered the demolition of a mosque in Himendhoo in Ari Atoll because people are praying there more than in the government mosque. With 50 Golhaa Force in full riot gear, the island chief is coordinating this evil act. "They are not even removing the Qurans in the mosque, and we are not allowed to come close to take a picture or any thing," said a resident of the island. More than 11 people have been arrested from the island on charges of practicing a different version of Islam than what the hypocrite Golhaabo preaches in the Maldives. "It is not a happy Eid for us," the man said.

Big Friday could be Liberation Day

Throughout history, struggles for democracy and justice have never been easy. For many, it has taken years and cost thousands if not millions of lives before they realise their dreams. However, in the case of Maldives, the recent organised movement led by a handful of human rights activists in the aftermath of the brutal killings of inmates in Maafushi Jail in 2003, much has been achieved in just a few years. Gayyoom's 'Secret Dictatorship' is no longer a secret. It is classed amongst the most oppressive and despised regimes in the world today. more

News Review

Dr. Shaheed talks from his backside

In an interview given to a local paper couple of days ago, Gayyoom's foreign minister-cums-chief propagandist, Dr. Shaheed has been talking absolute nonsense for some days now. But, in this latest attempt, he admits that they, ie, the so called government of Golhaabo, had trapped the Chairman of the Maldivian Democratic Party back in 2005, when he was held in detention illegally for over a year but release last September under an agreement with the British Ambassador in mediatory talks. more

Minivan News
"Anni Has Fallen Into Government Trap" - Dr. Shaheed
MDP chairperson Mohamed Nasheed (Anni) has walked straight into a government trap, foreign minister Dr. Ahmed Shaheed has told Haama Daily. Shaheed claims that Anni's release from house arrest on September 21st will eventually prove a victory for President Gayoom. more 

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Sunday 22 October 2006

Breaking News

Dhiraagu web server down for hours
Male' – 00:00 - According to sources in Male', the infamous Dhiraagu web server has been down for the past 6 hours. Dhiraagu ADSL subscribers are unable to surf the net and locally hosted sites have been offline including Haveeru news website. "This is usually the case, there will never be a warning or an announcement by Dhiraagu, the system shuts down and they simply say technical fault," said one customer. Technicians in Dhiraagu say that the server will be up and running shortly.  Focus ISP is in good working order.

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"ޕާލިމަންޓްރީ ގުރޫޕު ކިހިނެއްތޯ ބޮޑުހުކުރާ ދެކޮޅު ހަދާނީ" ޝިހާބު
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Local News

Golhaabo cancels a planned to trip to Huvadhoo and Addu
Male' – Sources in Male' reports that Golhaabo had cancelled a planned trip to Huvadhoo and Addu Atoll for health reason. According to reliable sources in Island Aviation Services, he had planned to fly to Kaadedhoo in South Huvadhu Atoll and visit some islands there before going to Addu Atoll. A great majority of the population in these Southern islands are vowing to protest against the Dictator if he visits them, whilst some are openly stating that Golhaabo is barred from setting foot on their islands. Over the past two years, Golhaabo has tried many times to go to Addu but have backed out each time.

TheOnlineHoliday.com Special Offer
Maldives Large Reform Protest Planned on the 10th of November 2006
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called for a large scale rally in the capital Male' on the 10th of November to pressure the Maldives Parliament to complete the new constitution. People are due to travel by boat from all over the country from the 8 th to the 9th of November in order to participate at the rally where 15 000 to 20 000 people are expected. All Journalists, Media and Visitors are welcome to have a look at this... Book Male Hotel now

Minivan News

Gayoom: MDP Plan To 'Topple Government'
President Gayoom has accused the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) of attempting to "topple the government" in a manner similar to the botched coup attempt of 1988. In a speech to his Dhivehi Raiyyithunge Party (DRP) on Tuesday, Asia's longest serving ruler warned the opposition not to break the law in their upcoming protest, scheduled for 10 November. more

AP New York
West Point opens Islamic worship space as Muslim cadets increase
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) - Muslims at the U.S. Military Academy numbered just two in 2001. This year, there are 32. Now West Point has opened its first space dedicated to Muslims, a worship hall complete with a pulpit facing Mecca. The space officially opened Thursday. "I knew the Army had a policy of religious tolerance, but I didn't know it was to this extent," said first-year Cadet Ahmed Moomin, 20, from the Maldives. more

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Saturday 21 October 2006

Local News

MDP holds meetings in Addu
Addu – An MDP team is currently touring Addu and holding meetings with members. The team is headed by Sheikh Fareed who has addressed the crown in meetings held in Hithadhoo and Feydhoo. In the last week of Ramadan, the membership is Addu requested Sheikh Fareed to visit them and give them lectures on Islam. "Addu members are very happy with this arrangement and we are learning a great deal from Sheikh Fareed," said Hussain, a teenager from Feydhoo.

Travel News

Maui falls from top, no longer best isle
NEW YORK – Maui fell off its perch as the Best Island in the World this week, finishing second to the Maldives, which are not one island but about 200 tiny islets a few hundred miles from Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. more

Travel News

Anantara Debuts in the Maldives
Anantara opened its first property in the Maldives on 15 September 2006.The resort is a luxurious five-star boutique hideaway spread across five acres of tropical terrain on Dhigufinolhu (island) on the South Male Atoll and is conveniently located only 30 kms from the Maldivian capital of Male. more

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Friday 20 October 2006

FoM Press Release
Maldives Large Reform Protest Planned on the 10th of November 2006
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called for a large scale rally in the capital Male' on the 10th of November to pressure the Maldives Parliament to complete the new constitution. People are due to travel by boat from all over the country from the 8th to the 9th of November in order to participate at the rally where 15 000 to 20 000 people are expected. more

Telecom News
Wataniya Telecom posts KD 50.1 million net profit as of Q3 2006
'The company continues to enjoy extremely healthy collective results as ARPU has increased in every one of our operations and as we challenge ourselves to achieve greater performance,' said Faisal Al-Ayyar, Chairman of Wataniya Telecom. more

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Thursday 19 October 2006

Press Statement
MDP informs travel industry of demonstration on 10th November
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) would like to alert the travel and tourism industry to a demonstration that will be held in Male' on 10th November 2006. The demonstration is to urge Members of Parliament to complete the new constitution which will pave the way for multi-party elections. Between 15,000 and 20,000 people are expected to attend the event, many coming to Male' on boats from outer islands. This may cause some congestion in Male' itself and the waterways surrounding the capital. more

Maldives AUAV Campaign (MAC)
AUAV Take to the Skies to Track Pollutants
A research consortium funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and led by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, has successfully sent a fleet of aerial drones through the pollution-filled skies over the Indian Ocean, thereby achieving an important milestone in the tracking of pollutants responsible for dimming Earth's atmosphere. more

News
Maldives student robbed and left to fend for himself
Colombo - A reliable source in Colombo reported that a Maldivian student, named Ismail Rasheed, training to be a mechanic in Sri Lankan Academy has been robbed of all his belonging, including money, documents such as passport. According to his colleagues, he was supposed to be funded by IAS after reviewing the first year's result, but they refused to do so despite excellent results he had achieved. The source also said that IAS is ignoring his pleas and refusing to help him even through this hardship.
 

Travel Daily News
A milestone for Maldives with MATATO's establishment
The formal registration of the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) is now a reality. The aim of this establishment is to promote cooperation among the tourism industry stake-holders and protecting the interests of travel agents and tour operator registered in the Maldives. more


Business News
Bangkok Airways To Fly To Maldives From Nov 30
BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Bangkok Airways (BA), Asia's boutique airline, will resume its Bangkok-Maldives flight on Nov 30 to tap the passenger market from Japan, South Korea and China who are currently flying there through Malaysia and Singapore. Its vice president of corporate communications, Nandhika Varavarn said the route was revived after almost two years due to the tourism slump following the Dec 26, 2004 tsunami. more

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Wednesday 18 October 2006

Special Review

Abbas, the pyromaniac Bimbi Force  commander emerges yet again to destroy our future
A new wave of terror campaign has engulfed the capital island Male' over the last few days and the public at large are extremely concerned about their safety and well being. The incidents of fire in the capital over the last 48 hours have brought back horrific memories of the crimes committed by a group of thugs in the Maldives last decade, known as Bimbi Force, led by none other than Gayyoom's brother in law, Abbas Ibrahim. more

Maverik 2003

Bimbi Force and Elections in the Maldives

There is growing evidence that Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe rigged the last presidential election to win it. Suspicions centre on a 'command centre' run in Harare by two of Mugabe's closest associates. It is said that just hours before the election result was announced there was a major fraud. Mugabe would have lost by 200,000 to 300,000 votes if not for this fraud. The opposition candidate Morgan Tsavangiraiwere did better than expected despite all the bullying by the Mugabe regime. more

Minivan News
New MDP Camp
The Maldivan Democratic Party (MDP) established a camp in Male' today (Monday), which will be use as a base for its November 10 congregation in the capital. An official opening celebration will be held tomorrow at 9.30pm complete with a bondi baiy (traditional feast). The site is located upon the roof of the Sincere clothing shop, at the junction of Majeedhee Magu and Maaveyo Magu and was chosen because of its easy access to the public. more

Detainees Network Update
Actions taken by detainees in the Maldives
Abdullah Asraaru reported the police arrested him from Addu Atoll, Hithadhoo Island, on 1 September 2006. Detainee reported the detaining authorities transferred him under house arrest on 7 September 2006. Detainee reported two policemen visited his home at around 21:30 on 29 September 2006 and informed his released without charge. Detainee reported he signed a statement to the effect. more

WHO
WHO Global Task Force outlines measure to combat XDR-TV worldwide
Geneva - Health experts have confirmed that the emergence of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) poses a serious threat to public health, particularly when associated with HIV. At its first meeting, the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Task Force on XDR-TB also outlined a series of measures that countries must put in place to effectively combat XDR-TB. In addition, the Task Force will help mobilize teams that can respond to requests for technical assistance from countries, and be deployed at short notice to XDR-TB risk areas. more

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Tuesday 17 October 2006

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Breaking News
Kandi Adam Manik passed away this evening
Addu - Mr. Kandi Adam Manik, who was in charge of Equator Village in Addu Atoll Gan passed away suddenly this evening, sources confirm. Late Adam Manik is 56 years old and is a popular reformist and a famous goal keeper, who has many friends and fans. Despite being a successful businessman, he has always kept close ties with him friends and lives a humble life. He will be greatly missed. On behalf of the Editorial Team of Dhivehi Observer and our readers, we convey our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Late Adam Manik. May Almighty Allah grant him eternal bliss in heaven.

Local News

Dozens of expatriate workers leave Vilingilli constriction site over pay dispute
Addu - More than 35 expatriate workers from Bangladesh have left Addu this week, where they were working in the construction project of Vilingilli Resort, developed by Shangrilla in partnership with the Maldives Dictator. "These workers have not been paid for over 3 months they say and they no longer want to work here because of that. It is reported that these workers belong to one of the contractor hired by Shangrilla. We are told that he is notorious is business and has pending bills to suppliers and months of unpaid salary to his staff," a source in Addu informed DO. more

Maldives Soccer
Supporters call Chairman to step down
Male, MALDIVES - When the match between New Radiant and Valencia was about to start, many were shocked to see two banners dropped by the supporters at the cemetery side. Many believe that supporters at the area are from Victory and Valencia and in a neutral stadium it is hard to point out which team they belong to.  more 

Herald Tribune
Rape charge facing Israeli president reflects changing standard of behavior
JERUSALEM President Moshe Katsav, facing the possibility of rape charges, is just the latest in a string of Israeli officials and army officers caught by changing standards of public and private behaviuor in Israel, where practices that used to evoke no more than a wink are now bringing indictments. more

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Monday 16 October 2006

Breaking News

Seyku Raseedh's family moves into Hilaaleege becoming a state refugee
Male' - Local sources confirm that Seyku Raseedhu, the head of Golhaabo's religious cartel, has been made a state refugee and his family had moved into Hilaalee House, a state owned property, not a family asset of Golhaabo. more

Local News
High speed tourist transfer vessel explodes in mid sea
Male' - A Gulf Craft speedboat operated by Sun Travels group for tourist transfer exploded and caught fire this morning, reports say. The vessel was carrying 17 passengers and 3 crews, when it exploded minutes after leaving Olhuveli Beach Resort in South Male' Atoll heading to Male' International Airport. "Couple of minutes after it began the 45 minute journey to the airport, a loud bang was heard and the vessel caught fire. In the explosion, some crew and guest were in fact thrown into the sea, but all were rescued and brought to Male' by Sea Plane within an hour of the incident," said a source in Sun Travels. More than 3 people are believed to be in intensive care at ADK Hospital whilst many others suffered minor burns and injuries.
There has been a spate of incidents similar to this with Gulf Craft fleet operating in the Maldives, with at least two cases reported in the last few weeks. This brings into question the safety and durability of this model of speedboat, which are now built in the Maldives by Gulf Craft in partnership with Gayyoom's top crony, former Foreign Minister Fathulla Jameel.

Breaking News
Gaskara Building of Seyku Raseedhu severely damaged by fire
Male' - The building of Seyku Raseedhu, Golhaabo's right hand man in charge of Islamic Affairs, suffered a huge fire incident today. The fire reported was caused by a large bang from the garage and spread to the ground and first floor. Occupants of the upper floors were stranded and had to be rescued. Some jumped out of the windows onto nearby rooftops. More than a dozen people have been hospitalised suffering from minor injuries and smoke inhalation. more with photos

Sunday Herald - UK

The torture horror of the honeymoon paradise
AS he left Dhoomidho Island, the feared interrogation centre where he insists he was forced to eat broken glass, Mohammed Nasheed could see the atolls where honeymooning couples from Europe enjoy carefree holidays. Dhoomidho has sandy beaches, palm trees and yachts offshore. From Male, the bustling capital of the Maldives where tourists begin their holidays, it looks like another luxurious beach resort. But out of sight are dank cells where imprisonment, torture and even murder have taken place, according to Nasheed. more

Indolink
Maldives Needs Political Reforms
Has any one thought how Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has is able to remain in power for more than twenty-five years? On the surface this may reflect his immense popularity but in realty that's not the true picture. The subtleties of the functioning of the political system in Maldives are not widely known to the outside world. There is growing opposition to Gayoom in Maldives and he is accused being a dictator under the democratic garb. more

BBC News
Sweden's trade minister resigns
Sweden's trade minister has resigned over allegations of tax evasion after just one week in office, saying media pressure has made her life impossible. Maria Borelius earlier admitted hiring nannies without paying taxes and employers' fees. Other government figures have also been under fire, including Culture Minister Cecilia Stego Chilos who admitted failing to pay television licence fees. more

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