‘NEWS FROM THE MALDIVES’ Archives
President and First Lady Attend India’s Republic Day Function
President Mohamed Nasheed and Madam Laila Ali, attended the function to mark India’s 62nd Republic Day. The function was held last evening at Dharubaaruge. Speaking at the function, the President said the Maldives would “continue to get aspirations and lessons from the [Read More]
Government Condemns Violent Attack on Journalists During Opposition Protest
The government has condemned a violent attack on a Maldives National Broadcasting Corporation (MNBC) journalist on Monday night, which left the journalist with a broken arm. Newscaster Moosa Naushad was beaten up during an opposition protest late last night. Naushad said he [Read More]
Construction of Utheemu Island Harbour Will Begin this Year – President Nasheed
President Mohamed Nasheed has said that construction of Utheemu Island Harbour is set to begin this year. The President made this statement at the inauguration ceremony of Utheemu School’s Silver Jubilee Fund. The President further spoke on the government´s strategy to [Read More]
President says Maldivian nationhood must be based on universal values and traditions
President Mohamed Nasheed has said the Maldivian nationhood must be based on the universal values taught by Islam and the age-old Maldivian ways and traditions. Speaking at a function to mark the country’s 69th National Day on Tuesday, the President emphasized the values [Read More]
President Launches Four Poetry Books on the Occasion of Poets’ Day
At a function held last evening to mark this year’s Poets’ Day, President Mohamed Nasheed launched four poetry books. The four books that were launced are: a translated book of Indian High Commissioner Mullay, a poetry book compiled by ‘Liyuntheringe Gulhun, a [Read More]
Foreign Minister Informs Counterparts of the Resignation of the SAARC Secretary General
23rd January 2012, Male’; In his capacity as the Chairman of the SAARC Council of Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ahmed Naseem today informed the SAARC Foreign Ministers of the resignation of Ms. Dhiyana Saeed from the post of Secretary General of the [Read More]
Vice President Calls on Judicial Service Commission not to allow Judge Abdulla to sit on the bench until complaints against him are resolved
At a press conference held today, the Vice President has called on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to prevent Criminal Court Judge Abdulla Mohamed sitting on the bench until all complaints against him are resolved. He called on JSC to speed up the investigation of all [Read More]
Government Reasserts Unwavering Commitment to Media Freedom
The government today reasserted its strong commitment to freedom of the press. Press Secretary Zuhair said that the government’s commitment to media freedom is “absolute and unwavering.” “President Nasheed’s administration never has and never will do anything to [Read More]
Government Responds to Statement by EU Heads of Mission in Colombo
22 January 2012, Male’;The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives has taken note of the Statement made by EU Heads of Mission in Colombo. Noting the key role played by the EU in the Maldives’ transition from autocracy to democracy, the Government [Read More]
Foreign Minister Asks UN to Dispatch Delegation of Eminent International Jurists to Help Resolve Judicial Crisis
22 January 2012, Male’;The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Maldives, H.E. Mr. Ahmed Naseem, today wrote to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) requesting that it urgently dispatch a team of senior international jurists to the [Read More]
President Calls on Judicial Services Commission to implement its disciplinary decision regarding Judge Abdulla Mohamed
President Mohamed Nasheed has requested the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) to speedily implement its decision to discipline Criminal Court Judge Abdulla Mohamed. The JSC’s complaints committee has investigated allegations of misconduct against Abdulla Mohamed and [Read More]
President Rebukes Baseless Allegations that Government is Anti-Religious
In his weekly radio address, President Mohamed Nasheed has condemned baseless allegations by the opposition parties that the government is acting against religion. President’s remarks come following a smear campaign of whipping up intolerance and hatred by opposition [Read More]
Vice President Launches Clique College’s New Degree Programme
On Thursday, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Waheed officially launched the Clique College’s new degree programme. The new degree programme is taught in partnership with Heriot-Watt University. At the function, the Vice President thanked the management of the Clique College [Read More]
Government Condemns Violent Attacks on Journalists by Protesters
The government has condemned individuals who attacked journalists and damaged public property during an opposition protest on Thursday evening. According to the Maldives National Broadcasting Corporation – the country’s main TV and radio station – no fewer [Read More]
Ministry briefs State Department over hate speech and expresses concern over the judiciary
19 January 2012, Male’; H.E. Mr. Aslam Shakir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs met with Dr. Alyssa Ayres, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Department of State, South and Central Asia Affairs, today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Discussions at the meeting [Read More]
