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Maldives Live

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Brings News and Photos of Maldives. Special foreign related issues.

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  • Maldives minister quits over tourism resorts plan

    Posted on Sunday July 13th, 2008 at 15:20 in , ministers, politics

    Maldives Tourism Minister Mahmoud Shaugee said on Sunday he had resigned from the government over plans to lease more than 30 new resorts to make up for a $180 million budget shortfall. "The submission of my resignation is now official. I s...

  • Maldives President's policies create threat in Indian Ocean

    Posted on Sunday July 13th, 2008 at 11:52

    The government of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom in Maldives is disturbing the balance of power in the Indian Ocean by wooing China, an Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) leader and presidential candidate Mohd Nasheed said. "Flirting with C...

  • Maldives finance minister quits over budget criticism

    Posted on Sunday July 13th, 2008 at 11:41 in , ministers, politics

    Maldives Finance Minister Gasim Ibrahim resigned on Thursday after an independent auditor general criticised the country's budget. Gasim confirmed his resignation to Reuters. "I don't think I should be [in the minister post]," Gasim sai...

  • Maldives Aid urges citizens to 'Go vote'

    Posted on Sunday July 13th, 2008 at 11:31 in

    Maldives Aid, as part of the Civil Society Network of the Maldives, today launched a new campaign in the capital Malé to urge citizens to vote in the country's first multi-party elections, expected in the coming months. The 'Go Vot...

  • Maldives teachers strike over pay

    Posted on Tuesday July 1st, 2008 at 14:01 in

    About 1,500 teachers in the Maldives have began an indefinite strike after salary rises promised by the government failed to materialise. The capital, Male, has been worst affected, with nearly half of all teachers on strike and many schools sending ...

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This blog is currently rated a 9.75 out of a possible 10 based on 4 comments.

amzolt

Alexander M Zoltai Said:

Always a good thing to see more coverage of under-reported places !

~ Alex

Rating: 10 | Posted: Saturday January 12th, 2008 at 14:08 | More Reviews From amzolt | Report This Comment

ahmedaldosoky

ahmedaldosoky Said:

I am very happy to read this magnificent site and wish to exchange views and ideas
With sincere greetings

Rating: 10 | Posted: Wednesday November 14th, 2007 at 17:25 | More Reviews From ahmedaldosoky | Report This Comment

yann0chef

Yann Said:

Hi!
You are welcome to my neighborhood.
Thnaks for adding me to your friends list.
I love the Maldives and hope and it is great to read about it. Just one thing would you consider sharing some gastronomic marvels from your island.
Salut. Y

Rating: 9 | Posted: Saturday October 27th, 2007 at 06:05 | More Reviews From yann0chef | Report This Comment

Mirage Chopper Said:

This is a very informative blog about the Maldives which will definitely bring you current on updates ranging anywhere from tragic to blissful. I believe there's something for everyone here to read, and encourage just that. The page is very well put together and composed of accurate, factual information that is sure to hold one's interest. Nice job.

Rating: 10 | Posted: Wednesday May 23rd, 2007 at 00:50 | More Reviews From MirageChopper | Report This Comment

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