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India lacks expert on Maldives: Former diplomat

There is no expert on the Maldives in India, Dnyaneshwar Mulay, career diplomat and former Indian high commissioner to the Maldives, said on Tuesday. He was in the city to address a session organized by the Pune Union of Working Journalists and Dnyaneshwar Mulay Education Society. A witness to recent political turmoil in the Maldives, Mulay said the awareness regarding Maldives and its geopolitical situation in India is very low.

Turkish Ambassador calls on the President

Ambassador of Turkey accredited to the Maldives, Dr Burak Akçapar has paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed this morning.

Gayoom says no to factionalism within PPM

President of the Progressive Party of Maldives, PPM, the former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has said that there should be no factionalism within the party following the election of PPM’s Presidential primary.Gayoom made this remark speaking at the special ceremony of PPM held to announce the appointment of Abdullah Yameen as the PPM’s presidential candidate following his success in the PPM presidential primary election.The former President said that all organs of the party should give full cooperation and support to the party’s presidential candidate Abdullah Yameen.

Gasim says he finds happiness in serving the people

Jumhooree Party Leader and the party’s Presidential Candidate Gasim Ibrahim has said that he finds happiness in serving the people of Maldives and not in spending his vacation in the Unites States or in any luxurious holiday desitnations. Gasim, one of the most respected businessmen and philanthropist in the country with a strong populist following amongst the people, made this remark speaking at the campaign rally of the Jumhooree Party held at Meemu Atoll Veyvashu island. Gasim, who was also the Speaker of the last Constitutional Assembly which passed the current Constitution

Majlis strives to protect Nasheed at all costs- Abdullah

Home Ministry’s state Minister Abdullah Mohamed has said that the Peoples’ Majlis have been striving hard to protect the unislamic and unconstitutional activities of the former President Mohamed Nasheed. State Minister Abdullah told Miadhu Daily that the Peoples’ Majlis should investigate the matter that leaked by the international whistle blowing website WikiLeaks that Nasheed’s regime attempted to strengthen ties with the Jewish occupation in Palestine known as Israel. “However the Majlis would not do that. They will not investigate it.

Maldives resort Huvafen Fushi offers world’s first luxury ‘underwater spa’

Huvafen Fushi, a luxury resort in the Maldives that claims to have the world’s first underwater spa, is offering an innovative new menu of wellness packages.The spa, named ‘Lime’, has added new treatments like Lose It, Tone It; Cellulite Therapy and Stress Buster, ABC News reported.The spa also has above-water treatment rooms for those who would rather be pampered above sea level.The underwater treatment rooms, which took 12 months to construct, are made of a solid-cast resin to create an underwater structure that could be set in the open ocean with minimal disturbanc

Majlis approves five President’s nominees for the Customs Integrity Commission

The People’s Majlis approved five President’s nominees for the Customs Integrity Commission (CIC) following evaluation of the nominees by the Committee on Economic Affairs.The President had sent in twelve nominations for the Commission in accordance with Article 28 (b) of the Maldives Customs Act (No. 8/2011).The five nominees approved by the People’s Majlis are Vizaad Ali of H. Aazaadhevali, Yousuf Maaniu Mohamed of G. Atha, Jihadha Anees of Blue Rose, GA. Kanduhulhudhoo, Fareesha Adam of Male’ Dhaftharu no 2245 and Fathmath Shamveela of G. Aleeaabaadhu

Four Seasons Resorts Maldives introduce a website dedicated to marine conservation projects

In response to guests’ wishes to be kept updated on its many ongoing marine conservation projects, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has launched www.marinesavers.com - a website dedicated to the work of the Resorts’ marine conservation teams.The site features the history, progress and plans of all of the key marine projects at both Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru and Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa: from the Reefscapers coral reef regeneration project to The Maldivian Sea Turtle Conservation Programme, as well as details of The Manta Trust charity.Interactive components on

Baros Maldives reveals The Spirit of Summer package

Baros Maldives, the award winning, boutique luxury resort has revealed an exclusive “Spirit of Summer” holiday package. Baros Maldives, the award winning, boutique luxury resort in the Indian Ocean, has revealed an exclusive “Spirit of Summer” holiday package. The package is designed to give couples a chance to discover the fun of summer on Baros Maldives with lagoon dives, fishing and coral gardening, as well as a special spa treatment and romantic dinner for two on the beach under the stars.

All members should be behind the presidential candidate- Gayoom

President of the Progressive Party of Maldives, PPM, former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has said that all the members of PPM should be behind the presidential candidate of the party, Abdullah Yameen to win the upcoming Presidential election.Former President Gayoom made this remark speaking at the first public rally of PPM following the presidential primary election of the party.
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