Monday, September 9, 2013

The first democratically elected president of the Maldives, who was ousted last year in what he called a
coup, will face a runoff against the brother of the country’s former dictator after falling short of a clear majority in the Indian Ocean archipelago’s presidential election.  Mohamed Nasheed, who received 45 percent of Saturday’s vote, could still see a challenge in securing a second-round majority if his three election opponents form an alliance for the September 28 runoff. ...more...click below link..
http://www.timesofisrael.com/ousted-israel-friendly-maldives-leader-faces-election-runoff/

Monday, September 2, 2013

Maldives Election Cadidates Debate - 2013

All four candidates contesting the presidential elections slated for this Saturday have highlighted the
significance of enhancing industries and boosting state revenue in order to revive Maldives' flailing economy.
During Sunday's presidential debate organised by the state run Maldives Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and Maldives National University, all candidates agreed on strengthening the tourism and fishing industry.

Incumbent President Mohamed Waheed Hassan who is seeking re-election as an independent candidate stressed that in addition to developing tourism, the capacity to process fish is vital to boosting the fishing industry.