Central Province to be connected through ferry system
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Under the MDP Manifesto’s transportation pledge, Central Province would be connected via a ferry system, Minister Aslam has said. The service in the province which consists of Meemu and Faafu Atolls would be provided by Million International Private Limited.
Provision of the service in the province would cover 6 of the 7 provinces under the new [...]
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Government opens applications for higher education soft loans
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Government has opened applications for soft loan scheme for higher education. The total of the fund is 50 million ruffiya.
In a press conference held prior to President’s departure to Abu Dhabi, President Nasheed said that the government decided to provide such loans because even now many students are unable to get their allowances from their [...]
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Former President Gayoom quits politics
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Former President and Leader of main opposition DRP has announced that he is quitting politics and will not contest in the next presidential election and for DRP leadership. The former President said this in a news conference televised on TV Maldives this afternoon.
Gayoom said he has received large number of requests from DRP council and [...]
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Parents testifies on a teacher who abused 12 cildren
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Four parents have testified against Dhaaoodh Hussain, Sh. Milandhoo/Ilal-Hijri, a Quran teacher who had reportedly abused 12 students at Ghiyaasudhdheen School.
In addition to parents, Ahmed Shareef Adam, the principal of the school during the incident and Assistant Counsellor had also testified against the teacher. Yesterdays hearing came to an end after giving the opportunity for [...]
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Gayoom backs Thasmeen to be next DRP Leader
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Former President and DRP leader Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in his surprise announcement of quitting politics has backed his Deputy Ahmed Thasmeen to become the next leader of the party. Gayoom said he feels Thasmeen who was his running mate in the 2008 presidential election is a good choice to succeed him as DRP leader.
“Thasmeen has [...]
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DRP Council honors Maumoon
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party’s Council has valued the services rendered by its founding member and former president Gayoom in a special meeting held today. Earlier the meeting received a letter from Gayoom, informing his unavailability to serve as the leader of the party for another term.
Council also expressed its hope that party would be able to [...]
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Maldivian economy still in trouble – IMF
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
In a statement that looks like the IMF’ s verdict on the ongoing national debate whether to reinstate the civil servants salary, IMF has said that the Maldivian economy continues to face serious challenges. According to a press release issued yesterday IMF is particularly concerned with the country’s very large fiscal deficit, which is of [...]
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Resolution to oust Judicial Service Commission chair illegal – President
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
President’s Office has said that the resolution passed by the High Court judges to out High Court’s representative at the Judicial Service Commission is contrary to the Constitution’s article 165 and that it is unacceptable ina liberal democracy,
The press release issued by the President’s Office also said that the act could tarnish the public image [...]
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Foreign Minister Highlights Importance of Key Developmental Pillars
Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Ahmed Shaheed has highlighted the importance of the key developmental pillars outlined in the new United Nations Developmental Assistance Framework that is being designed for 2011 to 2015. The Minister made the statement at the High Level Meeting organized by the Government and the UN today held at Dharubaaruge.
“The four [...]
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President Nasheed meets with Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region of UAE
Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by admin.
As part of his visit to Abu Dhabi, President Mohamed Nasheed has yesterday met with Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region of UAE, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral cooperation between the two countries and ways of enhancing them in various avenues.
Separately, the President [...]
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