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News Archive August 2002 - October 2002
'Four foreign experts are beginning research in Gadhoo island on Gaaf Dhaal atoll (southern Huvadhu) to discover more about the disease that recently appeared in the island'...[more] Cut price fish for Huvadhu islands as tuna glut floods factories 'Some people sold a kilo of fish for one rufiyaa (US 8 cents) to their buyers'...[more]
'Nahula said she will try to begin the new production as soon as possible after the fasting period'...[more]
Internet and Amnesty International contacts result in Criminal Court charges 'Naushad readily admits he was writing to Amnesty International and contributed to Dhivehi Forum (now defunct), but he denies that he took part in any anti-government activities'...[more] Who gave the orders? Luthfee Letters Part 3: Court administrator sabotages Maldives High Court proceedings 'he said that the government had endless options to achieve its aims, and they are looking for me to keep me in detention so they could finalise the court case'...[more] Maldivian islands for $8 each! Fourteen uninhabited islands available for lease 'The Agriculture Ministry said that some of the 14 islands are available for lease at a fee of Rf100 (US$8) each'...[more]
'They were in Seezan's house in his bedroom with lights turned off'...[more]
Maldives Culture Forum Free discussion area for our readers The koli laments October Rain and Unsung Tales, ready for the Recycle Bin 'Inhabitants in the other 201 islands, scattered north and south of Malé, are waiting with baited breathe as they reflect on an uncertain future, quite resigned to the horror of today'...[more]  from maldivesroyalfamily.com
'Koimala asked the fishermen for permission to settle in Malé and they said that Malé was not worth living on. They also said that there were other islands that were better suited for living. Koimala was not interested in settling on any other island and the amused fishermen willingly consented for this group of odd foreigners to settle on their desert island'...[more] Maldive Days of the Week 'Monday is named after Homa, the goddess of the Moon. This was regarded as the second most auspicious day of the week even after the introduction of Islam'...[more] Maldive Sovereigns from AD 1117 complete listing
'Many other ordinary Maldivians in the past have been convicted under the similar law and for petty crimes for example allegedly taking a bottle of shampoo or a chocolate bar worth two Maldivian rufiyaa, but in all these circumstances they were convicted and have been serving the sentences. In any way their lives are not less worthy than that of Nasheed and I think it is up to the people and the government and people like Nasheed to fight or at least to advocate for the criminal legal system of the country if they are not happy with the system'...[more]
The Maldives India Disconnection 'Let's not mention the government-orchestrated slaughter of Gujarat's Moslems, or the murderous attacks on Indian and foreign Christians by neo-Nazi BJP thugs. Vajpayee has been an apologist for these atrocities, and many others committed in the name of Hindutva'...[more] From Pakistani flat to US concentration camp Maldivian gets the terror treatment 'He rented a flat belonging to a friend, Solih Afzal, who the CIA suspected of being an Al Quaida agent. Solih Afzal was a friend to many Maldivian students, and he was studying at the same university as Ibrahim'...[more]
A small pimple, but fatal 'A flea that lives in cats and rats, and which is sometimes found in human hair, is the main cause of this newly discovered disease'...[more] Maldives supports everybody! Maldives and the Middle East 'Diplomats suspect that this action, against the two most US friendly countries in the Middle East, is a US conspiracy to subdue the 'limitless support' in Egypt and Saudi Arabia for Iraq and Palestine'...[more] Something rotten in the Indian Ocean? Live export, Dead animals, and Maldives 'We do not even know the cause of these animals' deaths. Hence, we have to take precautions when disposing of them,' Shaheem said. 'The carcasses are being buried in deep holes filled with chlorine'...[more] No charges, but lots of punishment The Luthfee Letters - Part 2 'Zahir said, 'I'll get you out of there, boy.' In the presence of many other witnesses, Zahir is known to have said, 'The law and legal power is in our hands. We'll do what we like'...[more]
Political Parties - a natural system 'This is the vacuum that occurs when we do not engage the Maldivian people in politics. It becomes the business of someone else! The people of this country must be involved in decision making, and this process should start immediately'...[more]
Earth Summit - the gathering that never happened 'The running commentary informed the viewers that our dear leader was showing the way during the con-chat on sustainable development. The Maldivian president was also shown conversing with the high and mighty from Kiribathi and Vanuatu'...[more]
Maldives politician Mohamed Nasheed released from house arrest in Malé 'his popularity remains strong among the crucial Malé electorate, and President Gayyoom has lost credibility over the affair'...[more]
The Luthfee Letters - Part 1 'Eventually he told me the person who was interested in renting the building was Honourable Ahmed Abdullah (Minister of Health) who wanted to use it as the printery and administrative office of his daily newspaper Miadhu'...[more]
Ali Fulhu goes fishing 'Boarding the odi, he recited praises to the Prophet and prayers for wealth and success. He made a fanditha to remove any chance of misfortune on the odi, and they pushed and launched it into the sea'...[more] Contributions and comment 'Closed-door conferences by an elite in faraway capitals only signals the illusion of freedom and enlightenment'...[more] 'It brings shame to the community of today's civilized world, that these things are happening in the 21st century, when these facts are so easily accessible and verifiable. While they all come and enjoy their holidays on the sunny beaches, the local population is heavily oppressed'...[more]
'The National Security Service went bonkers about security. Some visiting dignitaries were alarmed to see gun-toting heavies on the roof tops!'...[more]
Hulhan'gu: Back on the Island of Blood 'Lightning flashes and stabs the darkening sea. Things don't look that promising for a leadership bid. Do I have the qualities required to command the ship of state? And most essential of all, in democratic Maldives, do I have the pedigree?'...[more]
Comment from readers 'Let's have no doubt that the people who have been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for writing in Sandhaanu will be released soon. The President is a forgiving person'... 'it the maldivian way to be silent but inside we r burning'...[more] Hard marking at NSS headquarters Student essay results in gaol term 'Usaid is now believed to be at the Maafushi island detention centre. There have been no formal charges, and no media coverage of these events within Maldives'...[more] Epidemics spread through Maldives Viral fever spreading in all atolls — 2,700 people contract diarrhoea, viral fever, influenza and measles in four days 'The government is taking the appropriate steps to control the epidemics. These include arranging easy access to health services in Malé and other islands, and closing down pre-schools and primary schools. Experts from overseas have been called in to investigate the epidemics'...[more] Thou shall not read! Five Maldivian men arrested for dropping Christian pamphlets on Malé street 'The documents contained information about that religion and the benefits of that religion'...[more] Email newsletter writers guilty of treason and defamation Maldives writer demands 500 year life sentence from Malé court 'No defence by the prisoners or lawyers was allowed at the trial on Sunday, and Luthfee appealed to the judge to increase his sentence from 25 to 500 years, stating that it was his desire to remain in gaol until President Gayyoom was out of office. Everyone inside the court burst out laughing'...[more] News Archive February 2002 - June 2002 |
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