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 »
Q&A: Former UK MP for Salisbury Robert Key talks democracy in the Maldives – Minivan News
Minivan News Q&A: Former UK MP for Salisbury Robert Key talks democracy in the Maldives Minivan News JJ: How did you originally become aware of the Maldives ? RK: Of course I have been aware of the Maldives for many years as a desirable holiday destination – islands in the sun. But it was really the arrival of President Mohamed Nasheed in my .. Read more »
Somali pirates heading to Asia: US – AFP
Somali pirates heading to Asia: US AFP Willard said the pirates posed particular problems for Maldives , a sparsely populated Indian Ocean archipelago of 1192 tiny coral islands best known for its upmarket beach resorts. Willard said he recently visited Maldives and President Mohamed Nasheed ... and more?? Read more »
Indonesia signs fisheries accords with three countries – eco-business.com
Indonesia signs fisheries accords with three countries eco-business.com Fadel expressed his interest of learning Maldives ' experiences and policies in managing their small islands . In the meeting with Maldives President Mohamed .. Read more »
US$1.5 million for student loans, but drugs remain an obstacle for youth – Minivan News
Minivan News US$1.5 million for student loans, but drugs remain an obstacle for youth Minivan News President Mohamed Nasheed has previously said that there is “not even a single family in the Maldives that has not been affected by drugs. ... Read more »
Maldives: President Launches Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo Harbour Construction Project – Dredging Today
Dredging Today Maldives : President Launches Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo Harbour Construction Project Dredging Today President Mohamed Nasheed launches the work of Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo harbour construction project and the island's sewerage system during his visit to the ... Read more »
Opinion divided over budget evaluation deadline – Dhivehi Observer
Dhivehi Observer Opinion divided over budget evaluation deadline Dhivehi Observer ... on Wednesday called on President Mohamed Nasheed and discussed security issues concerning the hundreds of isolated islands in the Maldives archipelago .. Read more »
Maldives PM: ‘You cannot cut a deal with Mother Nature’ – BBC News
Maldives PM: 'You cannot cut a deal with Mother Nature' BBC News President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives is one of the most vocal advocates of urgent action. Rising sea levels could submerge his Indian Ocean islands by ... Read more »
Maldives – Weekly Radio Address: President says government trying to speed up … – ISRIA (registration)
Maldives - Weekly Radio Address: President says government trying to speed up ... ISRIA (registration) In his weekly radio address, President Mohamed Nasheed has said government is trying to speed up development projects in the islands . Read more »
Maldives celebrates 45th Independence Day July 26: Timetable – Minivan News
Maldives celebrates 45th Independence Day July 26: Timetable Minivan News 6:00am: The national flag will be hoisted across all the islands of the Maldives . President Mohamed Nasheed will hoist the national flag in Male'. Read more »
