News from the Maldives 21 May, 2013
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    28 February, 2009
   
President arrives in Utheemu
 
     
 
 
 
    27 February, 2009
   
“We are very grateful for all the Indian assistance and we will only be able to build a better society here in the Maldives with your assistance”: President Nasheed
 
     
 
 
 
    26 February, 2009
   
The President hails the MNDF for their role in the country’s transition to democracy
 
     
 
 
 
    26 February, 2009
   
Maldives has a rich culture, a long history and a strong Islamic character: President Nasheed
 
     
 
 
 
    26 February, 2009
   
Government makes new appointments to the Boards of Directors of MWSC and Maldives Ports Limited
 
     
 
 
 
    25 February, 2009
   
Two Deputy Ministers of State for Home Affairs appointed
 
     
 
 
 
    25 February, 2009
   
President Nasheed meets with Admiral Mehta
 
     
 
 
 
    25 February, 2009
   
First Lady meets the wife of Indian Chief of Naval Staff
 
     
 
 
 
    25 February, 2009
   
President declared 2 March 2009 a holiday
 
     
 
 
 
    24 February, 2009
   
The Cabinet decides to mark Youth Day on 12 August
 
     
 
 
 
    24 February, 2009
   
President Nasheed sends a message of condolence to the President of Pakistan
 
     
 
 
 
    24 February, 2009
   
Palestinian Minister of Waqf and Islamic Affairs pays a courtesy call on President
 
     
 
 
 
    24 February, 2009
   
Two Deputy Ministers of State for Home Affairs appointed
 
     
 
 
 
    22 February, 2009
   
President says the scout movement is an important movement that groom the younger generations into productive and responsible citizens
 
     
 
 
 
    22 February, 2009
   
Biggest achievement of this government is that no act of vengeance has been carried out against the previous government: President Nasheed
 
     
 
 
 
    22 February, 2009
   
President Obama thanks President Nasheed
 
     
 
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    21 February, 2009
   
President meets with the Crown Prince of Qatar
 
     
 
 
 
    20 February, 2009
   
Government signs an MoU with University of Milano-Bicocca
 
     
 
 
 
    19 February, 2009
   
Vice President says the MDP coalition is making good progress in fulfilling its electoral pledges
 
     
 
 
 
    18 February, 2009
   
The Government of Maldives signs an MoU with the Government of Italy
 
     
 
 
 
    18 February, 2009
   
The President changes the name of Department of Meteorology to Maldives Meteorological Service and establishes Transport Authority. The President abolishes Environment Research Centre and Maldives Water and Sanitation Authority
 
     
 
 
 
    18 February, 2009
   
Vice President meets with the UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing
 
     
 
 
 
    17 February, 2009
   
Government gazette to be issued tomorrow
 
     
 
 
 
    16 February, 2009
   
The President sends the Amendment Bill on Parliamentary Elections Act to the People’s Majlis
 
     
 
 
 
    16 February, 2009
   
The President appoints councillors
 
     
 
 
 
    16 February, 2009
   
The President appoints Chief Executive of the Maldives Volunteer Corp
 
     
 
 
 
    15 February, 2009
   
The President ratifies the Bill on Parliamentary Elections
 
     
 
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    15 February, 2009
   
The President sends a message of congratulations to the President-elect of Bangladesh
 
     
 
 
 
    14 February, 2009
   
The President says that the government is implementing the governance reforms brought about by the people
 
     
 
 
 
    12 February, 2009
   
The President concludes his tour to North and South Ari Atolls
 
     
 
 
 
    12 February, 2009
   
President says the government plans to develop Maamigili harbour as an international harbour
 
     
 
 
 
    12 February, 2009
   
President meets with the people of Fenfushi
 
     
 
 
 
    12 February, 2009
   
President says the government will do whatever possible to develop Dhan’gethi as a cultural centre
 
     
 
 
 
    12 February, 2009
   
The President inaugurates workshop on decentralisation
 
     
 
 
 
    12 February, 2009
   
The President appoints Board of Directors of Hulhumale’ Development Corporation Ltd
 
     
 
 
 
    12 February, 2009
   
President says that his government would deliver its electoral pledges
 
     
 
 
 
    12 February, 2009
   
President meets with the people of Ukulhas
 
     
 
 
 
    11 February, 2009
   
President says there is great market potential for housing industry
 
     
 
 
 
    11 February, 2009
   
The President says that the government gives high priority to introduce development banks in the Maldives
 
     
 
 
 
    11 February, 2009
   
President calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release
 
     
 
 
 
    11 February, 2009
   
The Japanese Ambassador pays a farewell call on the President
 
     
 
 
 
    11 February, 2009
   
President appoints a Minister of State for Health and Family
 
     
 
 
 
    11 February, 2009
   
The President appoints Board of Directors of Gulhifalhu Industrial Zone Ltd
 
     
 
 
 
    11 February, 2009
   
The President begins a tour to some islands of North and South Ari Atoll
 
     
 
 
 
    10 February, 2009
   
The Cabinet declares Felivaru as administrative centre of the North Province
 
     
 
 
 
    10 February, 2009
   
The President ratifies the Bill on Parliamentary Constituencies
 
     
 
 
 
    10 February, 2009
   
The President appoints councillors
 
     
 
 
 
    9 February, 2009
   
The President sends a message of sympathy to the Prime Minister of Australia
 
     
 
 
 
    9 February, 2009
   
The President attributes the successful transformation of the country towards the path chosen by the people to the farsightedness, wisdom and fortitude of MNDF
 
     
 
 
 
    9 February, 2009
   
The President inaugurates Maldives Volunteers Corps
 
     
 
 
 
    9 February, 2009
   
The President makes senior government appointments
 
     
 
 
 
    8 February, 2009
   
The President decides that government announcements, press releases and directives would be published on the government gazette
 
     
 
 
 
    8 February, 2009
   
The Ambassador of Bhutan pays a Farewell Call on the President
 
     
 
 
 
    6 February, 2009
   
The President says that Muleeaage was declared as a Presidential Palace because of its historical significance
 
     
 
 
 
    6 February, 2009
   
The President appoints four Ministers of State for Home Affairs
 
     
 
 
 
    6 February, 2009
   
First Family move to Muleeaage’
 
     
 
 
 
    5 February, 2009
   
The President meets with the people of Velidhoo
 
     
 
 
 
    5 February, 2009
   
The President appoints members to the Board of Directors of Capital Market Development Authority
 
     
 
 
 
    5 February, 2009
   
The President meets with the people of Holhudhoo
 
     
 
 
 
    5 February, 2009
   
The President visits Miladhoo
 
     
 
 
 
    5 February, 2009
   
The President meets with the people of Maafaru
 
     
 
 
 
    5 February, 2009
   
First Family to move to Muleeaage’
 
     
 
 
 
    5 February, 2009
   
The President pledges that no household would have to spend more than 20% of their incomes for housing
 
     
 
 
 
    4 February, 2009
   
The President says that the people of Maldives will attain a higher standard of living with the use of the rich natural resources of the country
 
     
 
 
 
    4 February, 2009
   
The President appoints members to the Board of Directors of Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc Ltd
 
     
 
 
 
    4 February, 2009
   
The President says that the integrity of the government will be based on its policy decisions
 
     
 
 
 
    4 February, 2009
   
Special Envoy of the President briefs the media on the ongoing work of providing allowances for people over 65
 
     
 
 
 
    4 February, 2009
   
The President begins a tour to some islands of South Miladhunmadulu Atoll
 
     
 
 
 
    4 February, 2009
   
The President sends Independence Day felicitations to the leaders of Sri Lanka
 
     
 
 
 
    3 February, 2009
   
The President makes senior government appointments
 
     
 
 
 
    3 February, 2009
   
The Ambassadors of Russia and China present their credentials to the President
 
     
 
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    3 February, 2009
   
The Cabinet decides to establish a National Planning Council
 
     
 
 
 
    3 February, 2009
   
Cosmos International signs two agreements with STO and Northern Utilities Company
 
     
 
 
 
    3 February, 2009
   
The President abolishes Foreign Investment Services Bureau
 
     
 
 
 
    2 February, 2009
   
The President and Vice President signs the Book of Condolences placed at the Indian High Commission in Male’ following the passing away of former President of India
 
     
 
 
 
    2 February, 2009
   
The President says that his administration is committed to carry out its developmental projects
 
     
 
 
 
    2 February, 2009
   
Fifteen MoUs signed between the CII and the government of Maldives
 
     
 
 
 
    1 February, 2009
   
The Government calls for expression of interest to form joint venture partnerships to operate Regional Utility Companies
 
     
 
 
 
    1 February, 2009
   
The President meets with the visiting delegation from the CII
 
     
 
 
 
    1 February, 2009
   
The President meets with the Director of AIBD
 
     
 
 
 
9 May, 2013
 
Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations pays courtesy call on President Waheed
 
Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr Oscar Fernandez-Taranco has paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mohamed Waheed. The meeting was held this morning at the President’s Office.
 
8 May, 2013
 
UN’s Special Representative for Violence against Children ends visit to the Maldives
 
The UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Violence against Children Ms. Marta Santos-Pais has ended her 5-day official trip to the Maldives.
 
8 May, 2013
 
UN’s Special Representative for Violence against Children ends visit to the Maldives
 
The UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Violence against Children Ms. Marta Santos-Pais has ended her 5-day official trip to the Maldives.
 


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