tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87395543013614581812024-02-19T07:59:21.256-08:00Live from MaldivesMaldives & International updates, Interesting Articles, Pictures and many more important event and informationAbout Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06940718493029365966noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739554301361458181.post-39239050909016902182018-02-21T21:40:00.001-08:002018-02-21T21:40:44.264-08:00President Yameen concludes presidential address without stating present crisis in Maldives<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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President Abdulla Yameen concluded the presidential address at the first sitting of the parliament in under 30 minutes, without mentioning the current crisis in the country.</div>
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While the ruling coalition is said to have 41 members in its side, there were only 36 in attendance tonight at Dharubaaruge, where the sitting was held.</div>
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During his address, the President highlighted the various projects his administration had completed in the past four years.</div>
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However, Article 84 of the Constitution states that ‘at the beginning of the first session of each year at the first sitting, the President shall address the People’s Majlis on the state of the country, and may present proposals for improving the state of the country to the People’s Majlis’. It has to be held on the first Monday or Thursday of February.</div>
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While the parliament sessions were to start on the 5<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 0; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> February, the inaugural sitting was cancelled due to ‘security reasons’. The same day, a state of emergency was announced. An extraordinary session of the Parliament was held on Monday and Tuesday, where the government proposed and approved to extend the state of emergency by 30 days. Opposition parliamentarians had boycotted the session. The vote was passed without the constitutionally required quorum.</div>
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The Supreme Court has on Thursday night ruled on the opposition's case over the state of 12 parliamentarians who the Elections Commission deemed had lost their seats.</div>
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The apex court ruled that none of the parliamentarians have been penalized and that they still retain their position and seats in parliament. </div>
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The ruling follows days of the opposition's leadership pursuing it at both the Elections Commission and the Supreme Court. </div>
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The court had also ruled for the release of a number of politicians currently serving criminal sentences.</div>
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The exiled former president of the Maldives has said he will run again for office, hours after a surprise supreme court decision to free a group of political prisoners led to unrest in the capital of the Indian Ocean archipelago.</div>
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President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had been set to run for re-election virtually unopposed, with all of his opponents either jailed or exiled, but the former president Mohammed Nasheed, who was among those freed, said he would be a candidate. Yameen has rolled back many democratic reforms since coming to power five years ago.</div>
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Nasheed was jailed in 2016, but received asylum in Britain later the same year after travelling there on medical leave from prison. He has lived in exile ever since.</div>
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“I can contest and I will contest and hopefully we will win it again,” he said from Colombo, Sri Lanka.</div>
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The court ruling on Thursday night ordered the release of nine political dissidents, saying their guilty verdicts had been politically influenced. It ordered fresh trials for all nine, but it was not immediately clear how this might affect the elections. The opposition alliance welcomed the ruling in a statement, saying it “effectively ends President Yameen’s authoritarian rule”.</div>
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Hundreds of flag-waving Nasheed supporters poured into the streets of Malé after the verdict. Clashes broke out quickly after Yameen fired the country’s police chief, whose department had announced it would uphold the supreme court verdict.</div>
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The clashes lasted about three hours, and police dispersed stone-throwing crowds using pepper spray and batons. At least one injured police officer was taken to hospital. It was not immediately clear if there were any arrests, but some protesters were taken away by police.</div>
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Malé was quiet on Friday afternoon, but an opposition leader said further protests were planned.</div>
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Atul Keshap, the US ambassador to the Maldives, welcomed the supreme court order. “I urge the government and security services to respect this ruling, which bolsters democracy and rule of law for all Maldivians,” he wrote on Twitter.</div>
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An archipelago known for its luxury tourist resorts, the Maldives became a multiparty democracy 10 years ago after decades of autocratic rule by the president’s half-brother, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom.</div>
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Yameen has maintained a tight grip on power, controlling institutions such as the judiciary, police and the bureaucracy. The half-brothers have since fallen out, and Maumoon has joined the opposition.</div>
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Apart from being an identity travel document, the Passport Card launched today can be linked to the holders’ account at the Bank of Maldives, and insurance plan at Allied Insurance. The Passport Card also allows other additional e-services like e-transport to be incorporated.</div>
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This unique polycarbonate passport card is manufactured with exceptional levels of technology and with the highest levels of security, by German company Dermalog. The Maldives is the first country to introduce a multifunctional polycarbonate passport card.</div>
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At the ceremony, the Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Anwar presented to the President, his Passport Card.</div>
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Muslim-majority country, despite opposition from the industry and in
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(AFP) - Malaysia's deal with pro-Russian rebels on MH17 caps an official
response to the disaster that is being hailed at home as a swift and clear
counterpoint to the government's widely mocked reaction to the disappearance of
MH370.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
leadership of Prime Minister Najib Razak has been put to the test again by yet
another tragic and complex air disaster just four months after the
still-unexplained disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 rocked his
country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But in stark
contrast to the handling of MH370, Mr Najib and his government have responded
quickly and coherently to the tragic downing of MH17 over eastern Ukraine with
298 people aboard by a suspected missile fired by pro-Russian separatist
rebels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Within an
hour after state-controlled Malaysia Airlines confirmed the flight was missing,
Mr Najib called for an immediate investigation and began working the phones
with world leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">He also
dispatched top officials to press for access to the rebel-held Ukraine crash
site, and demanded justice for those responsible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"MH370
was a much more complicated situation... but regardless, the leadership has
moved with much more confidence (on MH17)," said Ibrahim Suffian, head of
Merdeka Center, Malaysia's top polling organisation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"They
have been able to achieve some concrete outcomes and I think at least in
Malaysia, that is already being portrayed very positively."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Following
mounting global pressure for access to the rebel-held crash site and protection
of key evidence, Mr Najib early Tuesday announced a deal with a top rebel
leader in eastern Ukraine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Remains of
victims are to be handed over to the Netherlands - which had 192 people aboard
- and the plane's black box given to Malaysia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In MH370,
Najib, 60, was criticised by many at home for staying largely on the sidelines
as the drama unfolded.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Appearing
like deer in the headlights, underlings were left to face world outrage over
the crisis, often feeding the response with a chaotic and contradictory message.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Malaysia's
global reputation plummeted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">For many
Malaysians, the episode was symptomatic of a corruption-plagued
ethnic-Malay-dominated regime unaccustomed to having to answer for itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mr Najib's
Barisan Nasional (National Front) coalition has held an iron grip on power
since independence in 1957 but is rapidly losing support to a multi-racial
opposition, which pounced on MH370's miscues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">But Mr
Najib's more proactive approach on MH17 - which had 44 Malaysians among its
dead - and the successful breakthrough have won him praise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"There
are still so many things wrong with this government and Malaysia Airlines is a
mess, but they seem to have handled this much better. It may help make people
forget about all the problems in MH370," said Kevin Silva, a Malaysian
schoolteacher.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mr Najib's
Facebook page and Twitter feeds had filled with supportive comments even before
the deal, and plaudits have come even from bitter domestic political foes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lim Kit
Siang, a top opposition figure and frequent harsh critic of Mr Najib, said the
premier should be "commended" on the MH17 deal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"Malaysians
must remain united as one people on the MH17 disaster, continuing to give full
backing to the Prime Minister... and the government, as they press for
justice," Mr Lim said in a statement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">A longtime
member of the non-aligned movement, Malaysia has minimal trade with Russia or
other leverage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mr Najib
faced some criticism for pulling his punches on MH17 despite world outrage as
rebels restricted access to the crash and carted away key evidence, raising
fears of a cover-up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">While
leaders such as US President Barack Obama and British premier David Cameron
laid ultimate blame for the tragedy on Russian support for the rebels, Mr Najib
refused to name names.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Mr Najib
explained that approach in his televised address early Tuesday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"In
recent days, there were times I wanted to give greater voice to the anger and
grief that the Malaysian people feel. And that I feel," he said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">"But
sometimes, we must work quietly in the service of a better outcome." </span><span class="irc_su" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> </span></div>
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<span class="irc_su" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">The crash site of MH17 near the village of Grabovo, eastern Ukraine. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">- This article was taken from straitstimes</span></i></div>
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<b>SAO PAULO, Brazil, June 13, 2014 (AFP) — Neymar gave
Brazil a winning start to its home World Cup, scoring twice to lead the
host nation to an unconvincing 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening
game on Thursday.</b></div>
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Brazil had a disastrous
start when defender Marcelo found his own net while trying to clear a
low cross by Ivica Olic in the 11th minute, but Neymar then showed why
the nation’s high hopes are all pinned on him.<br />
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The 22-year-old
forward equalized in the 29th minute, clearing a defender in midfield
before making a run toward the edge of the area and firing a perfectly
placed low shot that went in off the post.<br />
<br />
The game turned on a
controversial penalty awarded by Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura in
the 71st minute when striker Fred went down inside the area under
minimal contact from defender Dejan Lovren.<br />
<br />
Neymar scored from the spot and the Croatians were furious.<br />
“If
that was a penalty, we should be playing basketball,” said Croatia
coach Niko Kovac. “Those kinds of fouls are penalized there.”<br />
<br />
“That
is shameful, this is not a World Cup referee. He had one kind of
criteria for them and another for us. The rules were not the same,” said
Kovac.<br />
<br />
As Croatia searched desperately for an equalizer, Oscar
added to the lead in the first minute of injury time with a toe poke
from just outside the penalty area.<br />
<br />
Croatia had a few good
chances toward the end and had a goal disallowed in the 83rd after the
referee ruled Olic had fouled Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar.<br />
<br />
The
host nation hasn’t lost in the opening match in the last nine World
Cups. South Africa was held by Mexico to a 1-1 draw four years ago.<br />
<br />
A
draw would have been a huge disappointment for Brazil, which had won
its opening match the last eight times. The five-time champion entered
the home tournament having won 15 of its last 16 games, including five
in last year’s Confederations Cup, the warm-up tournament it won. The
team hadn’t been held to a draw in the opener since a 1-1 result against
Sweden in the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.<br />
<br />
The result kept
Croatia without a win in its last five World Cup matches. Its last
triumph was a 2-1 win over Italy in 2002. The Croats didn’t play in
South Africa four years ago.<br />
<br />
The tournament finally got underway
as planned after months of talk about the preparation problems that
plagued Brazil since it was picked as host seven years ago.<br />
<br />
The
troubled Itaquerao Stadium, which wasn’t fully finished for the opener,
held up without major setbacks to fans or the match itself, although
part of the lights atop the pitch went out a few times for brief periods
in the first half.<br />
<br />
Despite the support from most of the more
than 62,100 fans in attendance, Brazil got off to a slow start and
allowed Croatia to threaten early. It opened the scoring with one of its
first chances as Marcelo failed to clear Olic’s cross. The ball got
slightly redirected by striker Nikica Jelavic before the Brazilian
defender touched it backward into the goal.<br />
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The crowd stayed
behind the team despite the setback and Brazil started creating more
chances. Midfielder Paulinho and playmaker Oscar both came close to
scoring, but it was Neymar who found the net with his well-struck low
shot into the far corner.<br />
<br />
“I wouldn’t say it was the best game,
but it’s the World Cup debut,” said Oscar. “I’m representing the
national team and I’m giving it my best. And I managed to do this.”<br />
<br />
The
penalty kick was awarded when Fred appeared to be tugged inside the
area by Lovren. The Croats insisted Fred wasn’t touched and at least
five Croatian players swarmed around Nishimura of Japan to protest.<br />
<br />
Neymar
converted his shot from the spot even though Croatia goalkeeper Stipe
Pletikosa touched the ball and nearly made the save.<br />
<br />
The goals
were Neymar’s 32nd and 33rd goals in 50 matches with Brazil’s national
team. The Barcelona star got a standing ovation when he was substituted
near the end of the match.<br />
<br />
He had received a yellow card in the 27th for elbowing Real Madrid playmaker Luka Modric.<br />
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The other Group A match will be played between Mexico and Cameroon in Natal on Friday.</div>
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The first democratically elected president of the Maldives, who was
ousted last year in what he called a <br />
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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..<br />
<a href="http://www.timesofisrael.com/ousted-israel-friendly-maldives-leader-faces-election-runoff/">http://www.timesofisrael.com/ousted-israel-friendly-maldives-leader-faces-election-runoff/</a><br />
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All four candidates contesting the presidential
elections slated for this Saturday have highlighted the </div>
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significance of
enhancing industries and boosting state revenue in order to revive
Maldives' flailing economy.<br />
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.<br />
<br />
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. <br />
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He
highlighted the importance of creating new industries and said such
efforts were already underway. Waheed noted financial and bunkering
facilities as new industries that he would develop in order to increase
revenue.<br />
<br />
Creating employment opportunities is pivotal to economic development, he added.<br />
<br />
President
Waheed further said his government had been trying to curb the deficit
and that he had managed to bring it down from 14 percent to five
percent.<br />
<br />
Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) presidential
candidate Abdulla Yamin proposed to lease 10 islands per year to develop
resorts whilst increasing fishing boats from 900 to 1,500 in five
years. He also pledged a comprehensive insurance scheme for fishermen.<br />
<br />
He also reiterated his pledge to wipe out the budget deficit in two years and achieve a surplus budget in the third year. <br />
<br />
In
addition, he said a PPM government would amend foreign investment laws
and establish a system within the local courts to expedite cases in
order to gain the confidence of foreign investors.<br />
<br />
According to
Yamin, he will explore the opportunity of finding oil or gas from the
Maldives. Whilst noting that 25-30 percent of the recurrent expenses is
on fuel, Yamin said he would try to find cheaper alternatives.<br />
<br />
Opposition
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Mohamed Nasheed primarily
focused on enhancing tourism and agriculture through his guesthouse and
agri-business policies.<br />
<br />
The former president also pointed out
that he would increase job opportunities, minimise state expenditure,
decrease income inequality and strengthen the tax system.<br />
<br />
Jumhoory
Party presidential candidate Gasim Ibrahim said the revenue generated
from tourism and fishing must be boosted to ensure a sustainable
economy. He noted the creation of a transhipment ports and investment
banks as his many pledges for the election.<br />
<br />
The business tycoon
also said fundamental services such as sanitation and health care would
be disrupted if the deficit is not curbed through increasing state
revenue. <br />
<br />
He also proposed to establish facilities for the
functioning of the state without cutting down on salaries, and pledged
to introduce a complete tax system.<br />
<br />
In response to a question of
how the candidates hope to maintain foreign currency circulation in a
sustainable way, Yamin said he would boost foreign currency influx by
amending foreign investment act and bringing in more foreign
investments. <br />
<br />
Without meddling with the exchange rate, foreign
currency can only be boosted by minimising waste within the government
and introducing more foreign investments, he added.<br />
<br />
Nasheed,
meanwhile, said the state could earn $3 billion from the guesthouse
business. He also insisted that the confidence in local banks and
economy must be enhanced. Ousting foreign investors and "expropriating"
resorts would scare away foreign investors, he added.<br />
<br />
Gasim noted
that the current policies and regulations needed to be properly
implemented in order to solve the foreign currency shortages. In
addition to boosting investor confidence, Gasim pledged to resolve the
undocumented expatriate workers' problem faced by the country.<br />
<br />
Noting
that poor education and health care facilities were taking out a large
portion of foreign currency out of the country, Gasim also pledged to
strengthen such services and look to retain the money in the Maldives.<br />
<br />
President
Waheed hoped to retain foreign currency in local banks by increasing
incentives to people who deposit foreign currency.<br />
<br />
Nasheed, who
had met his successor Waheed for the first time after the controversial
transfer of power in February last year, did not greet him at the start
of the show.<br />
<br />
Nasheed stepped down amid opposition protests capped
off by a police mutiny but he maintains that he was removed by "coup d
etat" orchestrated by his vice president, Waheed.<br />
<br />
During the debate, both had exchanged verbal blows.<br />
<br />
At
the end of the debate, Nasheed had tried to leave without shaking the
hands of his rivals and the photo session. However, when TVM employees
asked him, Nasheed returned but only shook the hand of Yamin.<br />
<br />
But he did participate in the photo session.</div>
About Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06940718493029365966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739554301361458181.post-90975406843374185662013-08-30T12:30:00.000-07:002013-09-09T12:32:56.811-07:00The election candidates of 2013 – Maldives<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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be the first and most competing election ever held in Maldives. The contenders
are shown in the above picture. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Election
Commission (EC) is an independent body, but some parties are having doubt about
their independencies and made complaint about the EC activities. The EC
committed to the media that this election would be free and fair election.</div>
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Police Service also preparing to make the election to be completed smoothly, as
such they have been conducted trainings in various part of the country. The
main purpose of this is to prepare the officers to any incident that might
occur on voting day and it has been conducted near the areas where the ballot
boxes are to be installed, near offices and any areas where people might
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The candidates and their main supporters
are busy to travel across the country and guide their island representative how
to precede their campaign in the islands.</div>
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About Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06940718493029365966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739554301361458181.post-42388735895921672212013-02-06T04:04:00.001-08:002013-09-09T04:40:10.148-07:00Seaplane operators to be merged: Blackstone takes majority stake in Maldivian Air Taxi and Trans Maldivian Airways<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Maldives Promotion House – Blackstone Group LP (NYSE: BX), the big
U.S.-based asset manager today announced that a private equity fund
managed by Blackstone on behalf of its private equity investors has
acquired a controlling interest in two Maldives-based seaplane
operators – Maldivian Air Taxi “MAT” and Trans Maldivian Airways “TMA”.
Following the transaction, Mr. Lars Erik Nielsen (Founder, MAT), Mr.
Lars Petré and Mr. Hussain Afeef (majority shareholders, TMA) will
retain a substantial shareholding and continue to play a significant
role in the companies, including serving as directors on the board. The
terms of the transaction were not disclosed.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>Maldives has witnessed a strong increase in tourist
arrivals over the last ten years with 2012 witnessing an all-time high
tourist arrival of almost one million tourists. Established in 1989,
TMA is the oldest air services operator in the Maldives and operates
over 20 seaplanes. Established in 1992, Maldivian Air Taxi has grown to
become the biggest seaplane operator in the world. Together the two
airlines will operate 44 seaplanes and conduct well over 100,000
flights per year making them the world’s largest Twin Otter operator on
land or sea. MAT and TMA connect resort islands with the Ibrahim Nasir
International Airport in Malé. Both airlines are based on the Hulhule
Airport Island in Maldives and together employ over 900 people.</div>
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Prakash Melwani, Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment
Officer at Blackstone’s Private Equity unit based in New York, said
“Maldives is a unique and highly desirable holiday destination. Our
investment in MAT and TMA will enable us to build a strong partnership
with the Maldives. We have been impressed by the quality of the
management teams of both companies and the sophistication of their
operations. We are excited to partner with MAT and TMA, whose seaplane
operations have contributed significantly to the development of resort
islands further away from Male and making them accessible to tourists.
Blackstone manages, through its portfolio companies, the largest number
of hotel rooms in the world and this transaction marks our sustained
enthusiasm for the travel and tourism space.”</div>
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Mr. Lars Petré (Chairman, TMA) said, “We have partnered with
Blackstone, one of the leading private equity firms in the world, to
help take our business and tourism in the Maldives to the next level.
The Maldivian economy will gain from the presence of one of the world’s
largest and most respected investment firms.”</div>
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Mr. Lars Nielsen, (Chairman, MAT), said “We are extremely happy to
partner with Blackstone in the combined enterprise. With their strong
network and operational focus, Blackstone will contribute significant
value to the venture. This will be beneficial to the employees and
enhance their career growth. In addition, together we look forward to
delivering more efficient services to the tourists coming to the
Maldives and the resorts in which they are staying. This combination
will increase service efficiency to our resorts.”</div>
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Mr. Hussain Afeef (Director, TMA), further added “We are committed
to playing a significant role in building the tourism industry in the
Maldives. Blackstone will bring to Maldives a wide global experience
and an established track record in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Incorporating global best practices would be beneficial not just to the
companies but to the tourism industry, in general.”</div>
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About Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06940718493029365966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739554301361458181.post-40439530862753227012012-07-25T05:06:00.000-07:002013-09-09T04:40:25.907-07:00Muslims will not be against the death penalty: Sheik Imran<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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President of Adaalath Party said that Muslims will not be against the death
penalty upon murderers that is prescribed in the Islamic Shariah. He Further
stated that Islamic Shariah is a divine in origin and it is pertinent for every
places and times (ages). If any person discussed about to be modified or
modernized its’ contents is not a believer in Islam, so s/he is a non-muslims
or hypocrite <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-themecolor: text1;">Imran
made the above comments towards the recent claims of MDP Spokesperson Hamid
Abdul Gafoor who said that MDP is not believe in the death penalty, as most of
the countries in the world and statistics do not show that death penalty is
effective.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-themecolor: text1;"> <span class="apple-style-span">Sheikh Imran
said that the punishments and the principle of </span><i style="border-color: initial; border-style: initial;"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; padding: 0in;">qisas</span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"> (Arabic terms) </span><span class="apple-style-span">– retribution are prescribed in the Islamic Shariah as a
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<a name='more'></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-themecolor: text1;">Sheikh
Imran noted that Saudi Arabia is the only country which implements the death
penalty as is prescribed in the Islamic Shariah. He said that the results of
the implementation of the death penalty in Saudi Arabia are fruitful and the
penalty is very effective.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: DIV; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-bidi-language: DIV; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-themecolor: text1;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px;">Sheikh Imran said that
it is a matter of grave concern to claim that the death penalty which is
prescribed in the Islamic Shariah is not from the beliefs of a certain
political party. He said that it is absurd and ridiculous for the humans to
challenge the rulings of their Lord who created them and proportioned them.</span></span></div>
About Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06940718493029365966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739554301361458181.post-20939836035413543732012-02-09T02:32:00.000-08:002013-09-09T04:40:45.013-07:00President Dr Waheed take oath of office<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On 7th February 2012, the newly-sworn-in President of the Maldives Dr Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik has said that today Maldivians have obtained the true assurance of their rights guaranteed the constitution.<br />
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He was addressing the public after the ceremony held for him to take the oath of office as President of Maldives.<br />
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“Today, we have established rule of law in our beloved country. It is the day that Maldivians feel protected by the constitution,” President Dr Waheed said.<br />
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He stated that the constitution of the Maldives has the power of sovereignty and that all the rules and limits of the state powers are defined in the Constitution. This includes all Maldivian people, the parliament, judiciary and other institutions.<br />
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He said that he is aware of the huge responsibility associated with the post of the President of Maldives.<br />
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“The Maldives has gone through terrible times in the recent past. Maldivian people have made an important decision today. They have decided to uphold the sovereignty of the constitution and establish a rule of law,” the President said. <br />
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The President assured the public that his government will uphold the rules of the constitution.<br />
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“I assure you that no unlawful orders will be issued to the Police, the military, or anyone. The rules of the constitution and laws will be upheld,” the President said.<br />
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Dr Waheed also assured protection for the former President and his family within the limits of the law. He asked Maldivians to set aside all differences and unite for the sake of national unity.<br />
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“I call every Maldivian person to work for the sake of the nation. To work for democracy, development and our future generations,” the President said.<br />
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He advised people to prioritize peace in the society and refrain from taking revenge from members of the former government.<br />
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“Now it the time for political parties, defence forces and the public to set aside all anger and jealousy, and work for the benefit of the nation,” the President said.<br />
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“I applaud the courage of true Maldivians who stood up for their nation today. I thank the Police and MNDF who have sacrificed in upholding the laws. I ask for the will of god and the assistance of the beloved Maldivian people, in this quest to serve my country,” the President said.</div>
About Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06940718493029365966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739554301361458181.post-46977849923517779622012-02-08T01:09:00.000-08:002013-09-09T04:41:16.191-07:00President Mohamed Nasheed Resigns<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">On 07<sup>th</sup> February 2012 around noon time President of Maldives, Mr. Mohamed Nasheed announced his resignation in a statement made to the public. He made the announcement after signing a letter of resignation addressed to the Speaker of the People’s Majlis as per the Constitution. With Reference to his statement, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">“I believe if I continue as the President of the Maldives, the people of the country would suffer more. I therefore have resigned as the President of Maldives”. </span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;">“I wish the Maldives would have a consolidated democracy. I wish for justice to be established. My wish is for the progress and prosperity of the people,” he said.</span></div>
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About Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06940718493029365966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8739554301361458181.post-63438486893805507912012-01-19T02:29:00.000-08:002013-09-09T04:42:04.504-07:00Protestors demand government to stick on court orders and free Judge Abdullah at once<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">The arrest of Chief Judge of the Criminal Court, Abdullah Mohamed by the military without a warrant has sparked protests and civic unrest in the capital Male’ City.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">Protestors first gathered at the MMA area calling for the resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed. The protestors demanded the government to adhere to court orders and release Judge Abdullah Mohamed right away.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">Last evening, the protestors gathered in front of the residences of Press Secretary Mohamed Zuhair, Chief of Police Faseeh and Home Minister Hassan Afeef. The angry protestors called for their immediate resignation for their violation of the constitution.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">According to media reports the Police broke up the civilian protest by force using tear gas and batons. Concluding last night’s protest, MP Ahmed Mahloof said that the protests will continue up until the government adheres to the constitution.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">Meanwhile, Judge Abdullah Mohamed’s lawyer Riza said that the location where the judge is detained and the actual reason for the arrest have been kept private even to his family. Riza said that this is in violation of the fundamental rights of the detained.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">Opposition leaders have stated that the military forcefully and illegally arrested the chief judge of the criminal court because he released Deputy Leader of the opposition Dhivehi Qaumee Party Dr. Mohamed Jameel who had been detained without a warrant for allegedly defaming the government by spreading unauthenticated and spurious information.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">With the arrest of Judge Abdullah, the High Court and the Supreme Court ordered the release of the judge stating that the arrest was illegal and was done in opposition to the Judges Act. Prosecutor General and Chief Justice Ahmed Faiz also issued orders for his immediate release. However, the government has so far rejected the orders of the three authorities.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: small;">The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) also issued a press release following the arrest of Judge Abdullah. JSC stated that it is not in the jurisdiction of the armed forces and the Police to take action against any judge without a court warrant and approval of the Prosecutor General.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Unemployment is widely regarded as a major social and economic global problem. President Mohamed Nasheed has said that he knew the reason why youths being expelled from society are unemployment and have no sufficient skill to works on a job. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">Skill training programs called “Hunaru” was conducted at Haa Alif Atoll Hoarafushi, At this gathering President speaking to the participants was noted that the main aim of the course is to make easy way of participating the programs, acquiring knowledge and skills of work on job. These job opportunities for locals in future will help to recoup and reduce the expatriates working in the country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">The "Hunaru" programs would provide lessons in 57 different kind of skills and, while training a single participant would cost between MRf 10,000 and MRf 15,000 as a course fee. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Male’, Adhaalath party pass a resolution on 27<sup>th</sup> September 2011 to break its tie from government ruling party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP), the resolution was formally endorsed with the concurrence of 32/34 members vote. The last knot in the coalition was<i> </i>dismantled and pointing finger to each other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Adhaalath party take this decision based on many reasons some these points are</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>1.</b> Locking up Supreme Court </span><span style="font-size: small;"> <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>2.</b> US$ dollar crisis </span><span style="font-size: small;"> 3. Widespread corruptions </span><span style="font-size: small;"> <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>4.</b> Relationship with Israel </span><span style="font-size: small;"> <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>5.</b> Fail to deliver on electoral pledge, the pending of civil servants <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>6.</b> Not completing religious unity regulation and many more. The president of Adhaalath party confirmed that they had sent letter to their minister and state minister to resign from the post of government.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">At the present situation the party did not willing to enter any coalition and having capacity to move forward and the scholars of the party advise to the public to join the party.</span></div>
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