Travel Guide - SAARC

UK appoints new British High Commissioner to the Maldives

Guide — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:40:54 +0000

The UK has appointed John Rankin as British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Non-Resident British High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives , succeeding Dr Peter Hayes in February 2011.

Police arrest “top drug dealer” in Laamu Atoll

Guide — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:40:54 +0000

The Drug Enforcement Department [DED] claimed to have arrested the top drug dealer of Laamu Atoll during a special operation conducted to curb rising use of atolls for drug transportation and storage.

Parliament cancelled during debate over retrials

Guide — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:20:53 +0000

Parliament’s second session of the year concluded in a heated exchange over controversial amendments presented and passed by the opposition preventing retrials of cases.

‘Mango’ drifts onto a reef

Guide — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:20:52 +0000

A boat named ‘Mango’ which was travelling from Capital Male’ to Villingili in Gaafu Alifu Atoll has drifted on a reef, reported Maldives National Defence Force [MNDF].

Bollywood film island “just a concept”: Thoyyib

Guide — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:00:56 +0000

Reports that Bollywood has been invited to establish a film studio in the Maldives were erroneous, according to Minister of State for Tourism Arts and Culture Thoyyib Waheed, “as the idea is just a concept.”

Case of former apostate Nazim sent to Prosecutor General

Guide — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:00:55 +0000

Police have completed investigating the case of Mohamed Nazim and have submitted the matter to the Prosecutor General’s office. The 37 year old publicly repented after announcing at an Islamic lecture in March that he was not a Muslim.

Private channels are run with “ill-gotten” money, claims Moosa

Guide — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:40:56 +0000

Private channels can broadcast different opinions “whether Moosa likes it or not,” says DhiTV editor Midhath Adam.

Maldivian mother give birth to conjoined twins

Guide — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:40:56 +0000

A Maldivian mother has reportedly given birth to conjoined twins born with a single heart. The family is requesting privacy, according to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH).

Comment: Pigeons and slaves

Guide — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:40:53 +0000

Employing Maldivians will remain uncompetitive while the country denies expatriates the same human rights, minimum wage and basic necessities it grants its own citizens, writes Salim Waheed.

Parliament passes amendment to Tourism Act

Guide — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:40:52 +0000

Parliament passed an amendment to the Tourism Act during yesterday’s sitting. The Tourism Act states that resorts can be leased for 99 years, under the condition that the company is registered in Maldives and has sold 55 percent shares of the resort to the public, reports Miadhu. The Act states that if rent charged from [...]