BBC News Somali pirates 'seize ship off Maldives ' BBC News Maldives defence officials say it is the first time Somali pirates have taken a ship in its waters. The vessel, the MV Eglantine, was hijacked off the north-western Hoarafush island . Read more »
Maldives ‘stable’, says new tourism minister – Irish Independent
Irish Independent Maldives 'stable', says new tourism minister Irish Independent By Oliver Smith The new government of the Maldives has sought to reassure holidaymakers that the islands remain open for business, despite ongoing demonstrations at the ousting of the former president Mohamed Nasheed last month, in an alleged coup. Read more »
Tourism industry has an obligation to develop local artists, says painter at … – Minivan News
Minivan News Tourism industry has an obligation to develop local artists, says painter at ... Minivan News The paintings' blend of contemporary and heritage gives a modern twist to usual depictions of palm trees, corals, shells and islands . At the same time Afu's paint brush has also dipped into the 2000 year old Maldivian culture, giving the paintings ... Read more »
Staff strike at Conrad Rangali Island Resort – Minivan News
Minivan News Staff strike at Conrad Rangali Island Resort Minivan News Management at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort have confirmed that a “number” of it staff have resorted to strike action at the site over alleged disputes with ... and more?? Read more »
Donald Trump reportedly among investors looking at Olialia’s ‘Island of Blondes’ – Minivan News
Minivan News Donald Trump reportedly among investors looking at Olialia's ' Island of Blondes' Minivan News By Neil Merrett | March 17th, 2011 | Category: Society, Travel & Arts | 3 comments Olialia, the Lithuanian company planning to operate a resort in the Maldives exclusively staffed by blondes, claims to have shortlisted a handful of islands in the ... Read more »
Tsunami warning only for Pacific region after 8.8 Japan quake: Met office – Minivan News
Globe and Mail Tsunami warning only for Pacific region after 8.8 Japan quake: Met office Minivan News ... Russia and the Mariana Islands , while Guam, the Philippines, the Marshall Islands , Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Micronesia and Hawaii were placed at a lower warning level Read more »
Forty percent of women between the age of 15-25 are unemployed, says HRCM – Minivan News
Minivan News Forty percent of women between the age of 15-25 are unemployed, says HRCM Minivan News The Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has published a report revealing that more than two thirds of the Maldivian population are unemployed, with only 110000 of the ... Read more »
Nasheed calls for united Parliament in 2011 – Asian Tribune
Haveeru Online Nasheed calls for united Parliament in 2011 Asian Tribune Consequent to numerous efforts undertaken last year to expand health services, Telemedicine has now been introduced in 5 islands of Maldives . This service would alleviate health service difficulties presently experienced in islands of the Maldives and ... Speaker calls on Majlis to speed up legislative duties as president opens ... Read more »
Speaker calls on Majlis to speed up legislative duties as president opens … – Minivan News
Minivan News Speaker calls on Majlis to speed up legislative duties as president opens ... Minivan News “Last year, much work was also done to develop agriculture in the Maldives . Read more »
Adhaalath claims tourists openly drinking alcohol, wearing bikinis on … – Minivan News
Minivan News Adhaalath claims tourists openly drinking alcohol, wearing bikinis on ... Read more »
