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 »
Human Rights Film Festival: The Island President opens in style – The Upcoming
Entertainment.ie Human Rights Film Festival: The Island President opens in style The Upcoming The Island President is a powerful and eye-opening film portraying one country's struggle against destruction. While the rest of the world worries about declining economy, falling inflation and rising prices, the Maldives is fighting for its survival. 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 »
Political upheaval should not affect Maldive climate policy – official – Reuters AlertNet
Responding to Climate Change (press release) (blog) Political upheaval should not affect Maldive climate policy - official Reuters AlertNet The Maldives , a collection of picture-perfect islands and small atolls in the Indian Ocean favoured by well-heeled tourists, is one of the world's countries most vulnerable to climate change. It is the lowest-lying country on the planet, ... Read more »
Maldivian president calls for moderate Islam – Al-Arabiya
Al-Arabiya Maldivian president calls for moderate Islam Al-Arabiya Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has rejected opposition demands calling for a stricter version of Islamic law be applied across the island nation. (File photo) By AFP Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has called for a “tolerant” form of Islam, .. Read more »
Exposed: The climate deniers’ sea levels lies – Left Foot Forward
Exposed: The climate deniers' sea levels lies Left Foot Forward The latest Spectator cover story claims the sea level rise in the Maldives is a “lie”. And their source for this claim? Read more »
Etihad Airways begins flight to Maldives – Business Recorder (blog)
eTurboNews Etihad Airways begins flight to Maldives Business Recorder (blog) The Maldives is made up of close to 1200 islands grouped into natural atolls; including 200 inhabited islands and 97 resort islands , with a population of close to 300000 people. The region features deep blue seas, sandy beaches and turquoise reefs, ... Read more »
Maldivian Telecom-One Service One Tariff – Voice & Data Online
Voice & Data Online Maldivian Telecom-One Service One Tariff Voice & Data Online Few nations in the Saarc region can boast of the impressive teledensity and penetration that Maldivian telecom space has. Though a small archipelago of 1190 small coral islands of which just 199 are inhabited, the country does not lag behind in any ... Cable & Wireless plans undersea cable system in Maldives LightWave Online (press release) Dhiraagu, CWC commission submarine cable system in Maldives Telecompaper (subscription) all 3 news articles ? Read more »
Thailand’s Shivdasani to bring his Six Senses hotel brand to India – Economic Times
Thailand's Shivdasani to bring his Six Senses hotel brand to India Economic Times Shivdasani, who is here to oversee the opening of the group's third property in the Maldives next month, said his $100-million resort chain has 25 spas and properties spread over Asia and Europe and is in the process of putting together plans for more. ... Thailand's Shivdasani to bring his Six Senses hotel brand to India Sify all 6 news articles?? Read more »
Maldives Opposition Leader appeals for Gayoom’s cooperation in response letter – Haveeru Online
Haveeru Online Maldives Opposition Leader appeals for Gayoom's cooperation in response letter Haveeru Online “In my trips to more than 100 islands during the local council election campaign, members of the party, heads of the party's wings and supporters have assured me of giving their full cooperation and have asked me to continue with this work. ... Gayoom condemns Thasmeen's leadership of opposition in 12-page letter Minivan News all 4 news articles?? Read more »
