President Mohamed Nasheed has appointed Finance Minister Ali Hashim as the acting tourism minister.
Former Tourism Minister Dr Ahmed Ali Sawad was appointed Attorney General when former Attorney General Husnu Suood resigned, claiming his job was untenable because of parliamentary obstruction. The appointment is awaiting approval of parliament.
President Nasheed has said he will appoint a new tourism minister shortly.
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(0)Vice President of the Maldives Dr Mohamed Waheed has visited the Pakistan High Commission in the Maldives and expressed sympathy for the flood victims.
During his visit Dr Waheed appealed to all Maldivian citizens to support assistance to the victims of the flood.
”Millions of Pakistani Muslims were devastated and left without food and clean drinking water during this Ramadan,” said Dr Waheed. ”It is important for all Maldivians to show solidarity with the brotherly people of Pakistan and give whatever support they can to those affected.”
(0)Dislikes(0)The body of a child was discovered in Kamadhoo of Baa Atoll, report the Maldives Police Service.
Police reported that the body was discovered in the sea by islanders and that the boy was dead when he was carried to hospital.
Police are now investigating the case.
Daily newspaper Haveeru reported that the boy was one year and six months old. The newspaper reported that the boy fell into the sea while he was playing near the island’s jetty.
(0)Dislikes(0)A policeman crashed who allegedly killed an elderly woman after crashing into her on his motorcycle will appear in court charged with recklessly driving an engine vehicle, according to a report in Haveeru.
52-year-old Shakeela and her grandson were allegedly hit and injured while crossing the road by Shimaz Ahmed of Guleynooranmaage on Villingilli in Gaaf Alif Atoll.
According to Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), Shakeela died of internal bleeding in the hospital two hours after the incident on March 2. Her grandson suffered head injuries but recovered.
In its report, Haveeru published a picture of Shimaz riding a motorcycle in September 2009 while appearing to talk on a mobile phone.
(0)Dislikes(0)Police are trying to identify a decomposed body that washed ashore the island of Olhuvelifushi in Lhaviyani Atoll on Sunday morning, reports Haveeru.
Island Councillor Abdul Aziz told the newspaper that the body was “decomposed beyond recognition”, but had been identified as male and possibly a foreigner.
A Chinese couple disappeared last week from the Hilton Irufushi Beach and Spa Resort in Noonu Atoll while swimming. They were staying at the resort with their 13 year-old daughter.
The Maldives National Defence Force launched a search but has yet to find the pair.
(0)Dislikes(0)An Indian pediatrician working at Kudahuvadhoo Hospital in Dhaal Atoll was stabbed in his home by a group of masked men, according to a report in Haveeru.
According to Hospital Manager Ahmed Nashid, the attack occurred on Saturday night 10 minutes after the doctor arrived home from the hospital, when the group forced in his door. The doctor was stabbed in the arm and leg when he was unable to give the men any money.
“The doctor said his money was deposited in the bank,” Nashid told Haveeru.
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the matter, Sub Inspector of Police Ahmed Shiyam told the newspaper.
(0)Dislikes(0)A Maldivian woman on pilgrimage in Mecca with the Zaeema group died on Tuesday when she was hit by a car, according to a report in Haveeru.
56 year-old Aminath Adam from Dhidhoo in Haa Alif Atoll was taken to King Abdul Azeez Hospital but died during treatment for serious injuries she sustained while trying to cross the road.
The Islamic Ministry said the driver of the vehicle was in custody of the Saudi police and the matter was being investigated.
(0)Dislikes(0)The prices of staple food items has risen following the start of Ramadan, according to a report in Haveeru.
Potato, carrot and tomato all increased in price, while watermelon increased to Rf15 (from Rf8 this time last year).
Demand for watermelon skyrockets during the holy month of fasting, with the fruit a very popular Ramadan breakfast item because of its high water and glucose content.
Dried fish rose in price to Rf35-Rf40 a unit, while fresh tuna ranges from Rf25 to Rf50.
(0)Dislikes(0)A fund launched on Friday by the Adhaalath Party will go towards humanitarian aid for the millions of people affected by the worst flooding in Pakistan’s history.
Speaking to Haveeru, Adhaalath Party President Sheikh Hussein Rasheed Ahmed said Pakistan’s population mostly consisted of Muslims, and called on “everyone to provide humanitarian aid for the victims in this holy month [of Ramadan].”
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