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China ‘eyeing’ strong foothold in Maldives – Chandigarh Tribune
Chandigarh Tribune China 'eyeing' strong foothold in Maldives Chandigarh Tribune He said three months before he was ousted from power, the Chinese had presented to him an ambitious plan of investing 1.4 billion dollars in 17 islands in the Maldives . Nasheed said he did not accept the proposal since it would have meant giving .. 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 »
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 »
Why diving in the Maldives is considered by many to be the best in the world – TravelBite.co.uk
TravelBite.co.uk Why diving in the Maldives is considered by many to be the best in the world TravelBite.co.uk So, what exactly is it about the Maldives that makes it such a mecca for divers? This gorgeous archipelago lies approximately 300 miles south-west of Sri Lanka and consists of around 2000 tiny islands , all possessing the Maldives ' characteristic white ... Read more »
Sharm El Sheikh remains popular with divers – Easier (press release)
Sharm El Sheikh remains popular with divers Easier (press release) If your adventure warrants a mix of wet and dry activity, the Maldives offers a wealth of spas, miles of white sandy beaches, mouth-watering food, and lots of islands to explore. Bottom line, relaxation is the name of the game on this fantasy island Read more »
Maldives declares seven marine areas in Baa atoll protected – Haveeru Online
Haveeru Online Maldives declares seven marine areas in Baa atoll protected Haveeru Online The areas protected under the declaration include an uninhabited island called Mendhu, the island's reef and several other uninhabited islands surrounding the island covering a total of 200 metres. Baa atoll Goidhoo swamp area, Maahuruvalhi Faru and ... Read more »
Water hazard! $500 million floating golf course planned for Maldives – CNN International
Water hazard! $500 million floating golf course planned for Maldives CNN International Designed by floating architecture specialists Dutch Docklands, the proposed site is just a five-minute speedboat ride from Maldives capital Male, and will offer 27 holes of golf, set upon three interlinked islands . The government-approved development ... Read more »
Maldives government blames opposition for protests – CNN International
CNN International Maldives government blames opposition for protests CNN International Gayoom ruled the Maldives from 1978 to 2008. The Maldives -- an archipelago of almost 1200 coral islands south-southeast of India -- is a secular nation of 370000 Muslims. But it is a favorite of well-heeled Westerners lured by its white sandy beaches Read more »
Seychelles’ Beach Named Best in the world by the National Geographic – Focus on Travel News
Seychelles' Beach Named Best in the world by the National Geographic Focus on Travel News Anse Source D'Argent on the Island of La Digue is the beach that has topped the list of beaches most sought after. Second after the Seychelles was the Maldives which was followed by Tahiti. Read more »
