Travel Guide - SAARC

Total shark ban to imposed on 1 July decides cabinet

Guide — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:21:07 +0000

The long-awaited ban on shark trade and export of shark products will come into effect on 1 July 2010.

President talks climate with German Minister for Environment

Guide — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:21:06 +0000

President Mohamed Nasheed met yesterday with German Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Dr Norbert Röttgen.

MDP proposes primary elections

Guide — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:50 +0000

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) have opted to hold primary elections open to all members during the party’s congress on 26 June, its anniversary.

Government approves project for floating golf course

Guide — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:50 +0000

The government has signed an agreement with a Netherlands company to build a floating star-shaped golf course and hotel in the Maldives .

Jail officers helping inmates bring in “drugs, phones”

Guide — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:40:52 +0000

Inmates in Male’ Jail damaged their cells after refusing to hand over a mobile phone, according to State Minister for Home Affairs Ahmed Adil.

UNDP briefs media on decentralisation bill

Guide — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:40:51 +0000

The UNDP and Ministry of Home Affairs held a press conference to brief media on the government’s proposed decentralisation reform.

Short tempers over long lining

Guide — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:20:52 +0000

A UK group threatens a boycott of Maldivian tuna over long lining fishing methods, while fishing companies claim it will put them on an equal footing with foreign fishing fleets

Umar Naseer accuses government of interfering in Adam Naseer trial

Guide — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:20:51 +0000

umar Naseer has claimed the government interfered in the trial of Adam Naseer, and claimed he is pressing for the dismissal of Attorney General Husnu Suood over the matter.

HRCM health survey concluded

Guide — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:01:09 +0000

In preparation for the Universal Periodic Review, the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM) has concluded a survey which explores the status of health services in Haa Alifu and Haa Dhaal Atolls, reports Miadhu.

Alimas Carnival stage catches fire

Guide — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:01:03 +0000

The stage at Alimas Carnival caught on fire yesterday afternoon.