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India's Vice Admiral Anil meets Nasheed
... Mohamed Nasheed yesterday morning. The Director General is on a visit to inspect the proceedings of the annual Maldives-India Coast Guard Exercise named "Dosti" which will be held from 1 - " 4 of this month. During the call the President said that ... Comment?
President to attend climate summit
... year, Nasheed has made tackling climate change a key foreign policy goal. In March, he announced plans to make the Maldives the worlda s first carbon neutral country in ten years. The carbon neutral plan will see the Maldivesa electricity production ... Comment?
... conferred by the State. It is named after Sultan Hassan Izzuddeen, the great Maldivian hero who liberated the Maldives from foreign domination in the 18th century. It is now the highest ranking honor conferred on a foreign national. The Medal was ... Comment?
Climate Change: Desperate Measures
... rivers toward the arid north. Cost: At least $37 billion Move 'Em Out. In 2008, the president of the Republic of Maldives (average height above sea level: five feet) suggested starting a fund to buy a new homeland for the country's 400,000 people. ... Comment?
Nasheed world-recognised leader: Shaheed
MALE: Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Ahmed Shaheed has said that the President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, is an internationally recognized leader. Comment?
34.5m loan for land reclamation
MALE: The government of Maldives has obtained a loan from a Dutch bank to develop harbors and for land reclamation work in four islands of Maldives. Comment?
... Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal had contingents of 15 each; while five-member teams came from Bhutan and the Maldives. As Nasimun Ara Huq, the feature editor of 'Bangladesh Shomoy', said with a smile, "When I started my career 35 years ago, I was ... Comment?
The Leading Hotels of the World Announces Award Winners During its Annual Convention
New York November 30, 2009 -- The Leading Hotels of the World recently announced the winners of a series of prestigious awards during its 2009 Annual Convention, held in Venice, Italy.COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AWARDSThe company presented the Fourth Annual Commitment to Excellence Awards, acknowledging hotels whose concept of service extends beyond ... Comment?
$15m for rebuilding of damaged houses
MALE: USD 15 million will be given from Abu Dhabi Fund to Maldives to repair and reconstruct houses damaged by 2004 tsunami in Meemu Atoll Kolhufushi. Comment?
Tasty Sand of the Maldives
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... attendant, Raj, and a glamorous young couple frolicking at the water's edge. This piece of paradise, in the Maldives, is perfect for photographs and the woman is posing like a $10,000-a-day model as her devoted boyfriend snaps away trying to ... Comment?
Saudi King meets Minister Dr Baaree
... of Islamic Affairs Dr. Abdul Majeed Abdul Baaree. Minister Baaree is currently in Saudi Arabia as the head of the Maldives Hajj pilgrims. In this meeting, Minister Baaree had extended Eid greetings to King Abdullah on behalf of President Mohamed ... Comment?
'Swine flu vaccine too late'
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MALE: Health Ministry and Indhira Gandhi Memorial Hospital has revealed that although vaccines for swine flu has been created, there is no hope of it reaching Maldives soon enough. Comment?
... and a nifty landing strip for a Zeppelin. Set across two private islands in the Indian Ocean, the Conrad Maldives has some of its amenities are on land but much of the resort is built with water in mind -- such as the 50 luxurious water villas, the ... Comment?
Copenhagen failure would be 'suicide': Maldives
In this handout picture released by The Maldives Presidency, Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Didi signs the decree of the underwater cabinet meeting off Girifushi Island on October 17, 2009. Comment?
More Influenza-A cases reported
... Sri Lanka for testing but as there was a back log of samples even there, sending the results of samples sent from Maldives was getting delayed. But on a more positive note, in the capital Malea , a number of locals followed the governmenta s advice ... Comment?
... other children who participate in the Forum that climate change was happening and it was not only an issue for the Maldives or other small and developing countries. At the meeting, Vice President Dr Waheed elaborated on the carbon neutral plan, and ... Comment?
President address to be broadcast
MALE: The Presidenta s radio address, beginning from next Friday, will be broadcast on the Voice of Maldives at 10am. Comment?
The Leading Hotels of the World Announces Award Winners
... Resort & Spa, Mah, Republic of Seychelles Asia & Pacific Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, South Mal Atoll, Republic of Maldives The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam United States of America & Canada The Hay-Adams, Washington, District of Columbia, U.S.A. The Inn ... Comment?
Copenhagen failure would be 'suicide': Maldives
In this handout picture released by The Maldives Presidency, Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Didi signs the decree of the underwater cabinet meeting off Girifushi Island on October 17, 2009. Comment?
34.5m euro loan for harbour development
MALE: The government of Maldives has obtained a loan of 34.5 million Euro from a Dutch bank to develop harbors in three islands. Comment?