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Maldives Prison Situation Update by MDN
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 31st 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
Report by Maldivian Detainees Network 27 December 2009 - A large number of inmates from Maafushi Island Prison are being transferred to Male’ for house arrest. According to home minister Ahmed Shihab, fourty inmates have been transferred and read more
Maldivian economy hit by global crisis, says IMF
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 31st 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
Washington - The IMF has said the current global crisis has hit the economy of Maldives severely and suggested for the strengthening of the banking sector to improve the island nation's financial health. The real GDP of Maldives is expected to fa read more
European Commission confirms 9.3 million dollars climate change a…
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 29th 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
The European Commission have confirmed that a Climate Change Trust Fund of 6.5 million Euros (9.3 million US$) will be provided to the Government of the Maldives to assist with mitigation and adaptation projects and technical support on climate chan read more
Oman Air commences operations in Maldives
Maldives Travel | December 26th 2009 by Ethan
Oman Air the newest entrant to the Maldivian skies will commence operations on the 24th with 04 weekly flights to Male, with convenient connections to the Gulf, Middle East and Europe. Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, offers read more
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Himeyningilaabu-2013 | December 25th 2009 by himeyningilaabu
Aristotle’s political animals within us have woken up and all we need is a group with action to emerge, and do so now. Haumaldives: Among those internet sites that offer such alternatives, one stands out in particular. It is known by and famous amo read more
Additional Articles
Sport Forward | December 24th 2009 by Pro Linker
Showing great character in their ability to bounce back from a number of natural disasters that reeked havoc on almost all of the Maldivian islands in recent times, the inhabitants of this of this country are faced with a massive problem in the fo read more
Attempts to introduce non-Muslim religion in Maldives is against…
Islamization Watch | December 23rd 2009
Another Islamic Affairs Minister - how many do they have? Though I think this one is the Minister of State for Islamic Affairs. Minister of State for Islamic Affairs Sheikh Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has said that any attempt or effort to introduce a read more
New regulations - Shari'a compliant dress codes for tourists - wi…
Islamization Watch | December 23rd 2009
This is Islam gone wild !! We should call this place 'The Islamic Island'The Ministry of Islamic Affairs said draft regulations under the Religious Unity Act will incorporate recommendations by Jamiyathul Salaf [NGO] to “protect and defend Islam in read more
American - long term resident of Maldives - to be deported for 'a…
Islamization Watch | December 23rd 2009
Maldives FlagAbdullah bin Mohamed Ibrahim, president of Islamic NGO Salaf Jamiyya, told Minivan News “we have been watching these people for a long time. We have known of them since 2003.”The American man and his family had been living on the isl read more
Maldivian Meredona- rising Superstar
Light After Dark | December 22nd 2009 by Mohamed Xeehan
Mohamed Alif Fahumy, 15 year old boy from Seenu atoll Hithadhoo, he is also known as Alihpea, many believe that he is set to replace the lights of Ali Ashfag.His talent was first spotted in an under 09 Football tournament held in addu, back then he w read more
Six Senses' organic Maldivian menu showcased in Milan
Maldives Tourism Update | December 22nd 2009 by Best Guide
Alex Gares, Executive Chef of ‘Soneva Fushi by Six Senses’ has been invited to the prestigious Identita Golose in Milan. Chef Gares will showcase the versatility and nutritional value of Maldivian food in an haute couture environment to 600 Mich read more
DIVA Resort in Maldives Part of the Eco Solution
Underwater Thrills:Swimming With Sharks | December 21st 2009 by Shark Diver-Worldwide Shark Diving Adventures
Luxury resort Diva Maldives has become a flagship supporter of the recently designated FenMaaDhiguRan, the Maldives first fully regulated, and largest, Marine Protected Area (MPA) – home to a globally significant population of whale sharks, not to read more
Marine Biology Tour Special Offer
Maldives Dive Travel Blog | December 18th 2009 by Fen Tan
Marine Biology Tour Special Offer on Carina Liveaboard There is currently an amazing special offer on the Carina liveaboard to participate in a one-of-a-kind marine biology cruise of the Maldives in the company of two marine biology experts, Mary Eic read more
Guest Post: A Simple Maldivian Lunch
Chow and Chatter | December 14th 2009 by rebecca subbiah
It is with great pleasure to introduce you all to another cool blog, Chilli's and Lime it is written by Peanuts a sweet stay home mum in Malaysia, who cooks great food. I asked her if she could kindly share with us a Maldivian dish as that's where sh read more
Floating Above The City At Holiday Inn Malé
Maldives Tourism Update | December 12th 2009 by Best Guide
The new Holiday Inn Malé’s rooftop infinity pool blends almost seamlessly with the Indian Ocean beyond the 15-storey hotel, the highest building in the Maldives capital and its first international-class hotel. By day, relax on plush day beds wit read more
Floating through the Markets
Thomas Pickard | RELOAD | The blog of photographer Thomas Pi… | December 12th 2009 by Thomas Pickard
Early morning light at Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets A Maldivian friend of mine – Ahmed Zahid - is in town, so this morning we got up nice and early and made the hour long trip out to Damnoen Saduak floating markets. We left Bangkok at 5.40 a read more
Holiday Inn Malé
Online Magazine | December 11th 2009 by Sunil Govind
Floating Above The City At Holiday Inn Malé The new Holiday Inn Malé’s rooftop infinity pool blends almost seamlessly with the Indian Ocean beyond the 15-storey hotel, the highest building in the Maldives capital and its first international-class read more
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Himeyningilaabu-2013 | December 11th 2009 by himeyningilaabu
Strange Bedfellows in Politics Hageegaiy: People say that “Politics make strange bed fellows”. This saying is best demonstrated in Maldivian politics. Look at how our President is and his cronies like Sappe of Divehi Observer are decorating Moomi read more
President unveils plans to open the Maldives for aquaculture fish…
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 10th 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
President Mohamed Nasheed has said that the government planned to open the fisheries sector, especially the aquaculture fisheries for investors. He made this statement while speaking at the function held at Ihavandhoo of Thiladhunmathi atoll to mark read more
‘Fa’thu and the Early Birds’ to perform at the South Asian…
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 10th 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
Local Maldivian band, Fa’thu and the Early Birds, will be performing at the 3rd South Asian Band Festival in New Delhi, India on 12 December 2009. The 3-day festival which begins on 11 December has been held annually since its launch in 2007. T read more
Sri Lanka Should Open Up Inland Lakes for High-End Tourism. Aucti…
Invest In Sri Lanka | December 9th 2009 by Verajay
09th December 2009, www.lankabusinessonline.comSri Lankan policy makers should follow the Maldivian example by opening a few dozen of the thousands inland lakes in the country to attract high end tourists willing to pay high premiums for 'privacy', a read more
MALDIVES: What do Maldivians understand freedom of religion or be…
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 8th 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
By Odd Larsen, Forum 18 News Service (This article was published by F18News on: 7 December 2009) Why is there hostility to freedom of religion or belief in the Maldives, where Islam in a form approved by the state is the only legal faith? Thi read more
Maldives Diving Holidays in January
Maldives Dive Travel Blog | December 8th 2009 by Fen Tan
Enjoy a diving holiday in the Maldives in January! January in the Maldives is an ideal time of the year for a diving holiday. January ushers in the Maldivian dry season, where the average temperature is 81°f (27°c), with an average low temperatur read more
Maldivian Anemone Fish (set)
Salt Water People | December 7th 2009 by Zim
Endemic to the Maldives, they thrive in almost all reefs. They could very well be the most photographed fish around. Even so observing them is an obsessive thing. The relationship among their family, the mutualism with its host anemone and m read more
Journey's website launched
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 7th 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
Journey has launched its website today. The website is to provide information about the services of Journey. In addition to useful resources and materials to its clients and other visitors, the website will provide information for Donors about the read more
Maldives commended for decriminalizing defamation
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 4th 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
UN officials and human rights groups have praised the decision by the Maldivian Majlis to decriminalise defamation. On 23 November, Majlis members voted 34-7 in favour of a government-proposed bill to abolish articles in the penal code that criminal read more
Santa Claus Scuba Diving with Sharks
Maldives Dive Travel Blog | December 3rd 2009 by Fen Tan
Santa Jaws, a courageous scuba diver dressed as Santa Claus, swam with sharks in an aquarium in Cheshire… A scuba diver, lovingly referred to as “Santa Jaws,” puts on a show for visitors to a Cheshire aquarium by diving into a giant read more
NOTHNEGAL: Songwriting For New Album Completed
What's Rowan Robertson up to? | December 3rd 2009
Maldivian metallers NOTHNEGAL have issued the following update: "Guess it's time for an update on the developments on our upcoming album. read more
Return of an exile
Dhivehi Observer News - Maldives | December 2nd 2009 by Dhivehi Observer
by Aishath Shazra, Minivan News After 28 years of self-imposed exile, Moomina Haleem returned to the Maldives on November 15. “I had not seen this Male’. It was absolutely amazing; when I left it was green and the only thing I could see was t read more
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