Civil Court banishes lease holder of uninhabited island over non-payment of rent
The Civil Court yesterday banished the lease holder of Gaaf Alif Funadhoo for two months and 15 days for non-payment of rent for the island leased for agriculture.
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Harbour construction on-going in 48 islands, says housing minister
“Our hope is in the next year or so to solve the problem for all islands facing embarking and disembarking difficulties. God willing, we will achieve this,” Dr Mohamed Muiz told MPs yesterday.
Corruption charges pile up against former NDMC heads
Abdulla Shahid and Mohamed Shahid authorised payment for an electricity generator donated by MP ‘Colonel’ Mohamed Nasheed for his constituency.
Laamu Gan residents hold demonstrations over inadequate sewage system
The system is located in the new settlement of the tsunami-displaced population that moved to Gan in 2007. After years of neglect the FENAKA Corporation took over maintenance of the system last month.
Maldivians to take Gaza fundraising efforts to new heights
Efforts to assist the people of Palestine will culminate in an unprecedented 33 hour telethon aired across multiple broadcasters this weekend. There will be a joining of hands across the capital Malé at 5pm on Saturday while state and private companies urge staff to donate wages.
GMR failed to conduct political risk assessment prior to investing, says President Yameen
“At a time when you had a very heightened political environment in Maldives, at a time when the parliament was polarised, it was a pity that political risk assessment was not undertaken by GMR,” said President Abdulla Yameen.
Policing not affected by reduction of ministerial powers, insists Umar Naseer
When questioned by MPs today, the home minister denied the opposition’s suggestions that the recent reduction of his mandate was directly linked to a recent spate of violent crime. He assured that special measures were being taken to curb gang violence.
MDP condemns death threats received by Majlis members
Six MDP MPs received death threats via SMS yesterday, prompting the Maldivian Democratic Party to accuse the current government of sheltering the radicals responsible.
Israeli tourists evacuated from Thulusdhoo after local unrest
Thirty Israeli tourists were among those who voluntarily left the island of Thulusdhoo yesterday after the destruction of an anti-Israeli placard by an Israeli surfer. Protesters travelling to the island from Malé were detained by police on arrival.