‘NEWS FROM THE MALDIVES’ Archives
Representatives of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Council and Island Councils meet the President
29 April 2012, Representatives of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Council and Island Councils have today met with President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The meeting was held at the President’s Office. At the meeting, council members congratulated the President, on the parliament’s approval of [Read More]
Development should be informed by Islam – Vice President
29 April 2012, Vice President Mohamed Waheed Deen has said development and civilisation should be informed by Islamic values and customs. In his first address to the nation after assumption of office as Vice President, delivered in a televised press conference at the [Read More]
European Parliamentary delegation call on the President
29 April 2012, Members of the visiting European Parliamentary delegation have today paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The meeting was held at the President’s office this morning. At the meeting, the President said that the Maldivian government greatly [Read More]
Vice President to address the nation today
29 April 2012, Vice President Mohamed Waheed Deen will address the nation today at 2.30pm. After his address to the nation, the Vice President will also hold a pres conference. Source: President’s Office – Press Release Ref. No. 2012-307 [Read More]
Maldives elected to premier UN body on women’s rights
26 April 2012, New York;The Republic of Maldives today was elected by theEconomic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations to serve a three-year term on the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). At [Read More]
Domestic Violence Act a symbol of Government’s Commitment to Human Rights – State Minister
26th April 2012, Male; The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms. Dunya Maumoon, today called the enactment of the Domestic Violence Bill as an important step forward for gender equality and non-discrimination in the Maldives, and as an early indication of the [Read More]
President and Vice President meets Fuwahmulaku Councils
26 April 2012, Members of Fuwahmulaku Councils have today met with President Dr Mohamed Waheed and Vice President Mohamed Waheed Deen. The meeting was held this afternoon at the President’s Office. During the meeting the members of the councils conveyed the people’s [Read More]
Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard pays a courtesy call on the President
26 April 2012, Rear Admiral Ruwan Dias, Director General of Sri Lanka Coast Guard today made a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The meeting was held this morning at the President’s Office. During the call Rear Admiral Dias and the President Waheed discussed [Read More]
President Dr Waheed’s cabinet sails through Parliament
25 April 2012, Male’;The Majlis yesterday approved the Vice President Mr Waheed Deen and Cabinet Ministers proposed by President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The vote was unanimous of those present and voting which included 46 members representing all the parties in Majlis. [Read More]
President Waheed meets Nolhivaranfaru Island Council
25 April 2012, Members of Nolhivaranfaru Island Council, of Haa Dhaalu atoll, have today met with President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The meeting was held this afternoon at the President’s Office. During the meeting the members of the council conveyed the people’s [Read More]
Cuban Ambassador makes a courtesy call on the President
25 April 2012, Cuban Ambassador Mrs Nirisia Castro Guevara has paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The meeting was held this morning at the President’s Office. During the meeting, President Waheed briefed the Ambassador on the political situation of the [Read More]
President thanks Parliament for strong endorsement for government
25 April 2012, President Dr Mohamed Waheed has thanked the Members of the People’s Majlis for the strong support and endorsement given to the government today by approving the Vice President and the Cabinet appointed by the President. The President made this statement [Read More]
Award for Special Achievement to be conferred as a special award given by the President
24 April 2012, The cabinet today decided to resume conferring Award for Special Achievements as a special award given by the President. The cabinet made this decision after discussing a paper submitted by the National Awards Committee. The Award for Special [Read More]
Cabinet decides to launch a six-month long civic education campaign
24 April 2012, The cabinet, in today’s meeting, decided to launch a six-month long civic education campaign to encourage communal activities and to increase people’s participation in building responsible citizens for community development. The cabinet made this decision [Read More]
President abolishes National Offices and the Units under the National Offices
24 April 2012, President Dr Mohamed Waheed has abolished the 7 National Offices and the National Office Units established in the 7 regions of the Maldives. The National Offices were abolished to facilitate the decentralisation of islands and atolls, as stated in the Chapter [Read More]
