Mohamed Nasheed selects Dr. Mustafa Lutfi as his Running Mate
Former Minister of Education and first Chancellor of the Maldives National University, Dr Mustafa Lutfi, has been unveiled as President Mohamed Nasheed’s running mate for the upcoming presidential election. Dr Luthfi’s appointment as the Maldivian Democratic Party’s vice presidential candidate was revealed following a national executive committee meeting on Tuesday. Speaking to the press outside… Read more
President Nasheed Meets the UN Resident Coordinator
President Mohamed Nasheed met the United Nations Resident Coordinator Mr Tony Lisle today. The meeting took place this afternoon at the UN office in Male’. Discussions with the senior UN officials focused mainly on the presidential election scheduled for September 7 and the importance of ensuring that the election is conducted peacefully. A process for… Read more
President Nasheed Condemns Military Coup in Egypt
President Mohamed Nasheed has condemned the military coup and ousting of Egypt’s first democratically-elected president, Mohamed Morsi. He also called on the international community not to recognise the legitimacy of the dispensation now ruling Egypt. Speaking on Thursday morning, President Nasheed said: “There is only one legitimate way to remove a democratically-elected leader and that… Read more
President Nasheed Extends Condolences to the Indian Flood Victims
President Mohamed Nasheed is deeply saddened to hear about the rise in the death toll due to heavy rainfall that triggered flash floods and landslides in the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand this past week. On this occasion, he emphasises on the importance of a well-established disaster risk management system and wishes success… Read more
Statement on the Cancellation of the High Court Hearing on the Legitimacy of the Hulhumale’ Magistrate Court Bench
President Nasheed returned to Male’ this afternoon from an on going campaign visit to Raa atoll, to attend a hearing at the High Court, which was unexpectedly cancelled, three hours prior to the hearing. Today’s hearing was on the case filed by President Nasheed’s legal team contesting the legitimacy of the Hulhumale’ Magistrate Court bench… Read more
President Nasheed Launches MDP Policy on Agriculture
President Mohamed Nasheed launched the Maldivian Democratic Party’s policy on agriculture, “Agri Viyafaari” at a ceremony held at HD.Kulhudhuhfushi Jalaaluhdhin School. Speaking at the ceremony President Nasheed stated that Maldives can grow and produce 44% of the agricultural products that are currently being imported to the Maldives, decreasing our dependence on imported goods. President Nasheed… Read more
President Nasheed Launches MDP’s “Empowered Worker” Policy
President Mohamed Nasheed has launched MDP mini manifesto on the empowered worker at a ceremony held at 4:00 pm today. “Minivan Masaikaitheriyaa” is a policy aimed at empowerment of workers. In his speech, President Nasheed stated that this policy would create more than 50,000 jobs; 34 000 of which would be created under 27 different… Read more
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President Nasheed completes tour of Addu City and Fuvahmulah
President Nasheed completed a three day tour of Addu City and Fuvamulah President Mohamed Nasheed first visited Gn. Fuvahmulah initiating the tour with the launching of the “Dheythin Fahethi” door to door campaign and carrying out a workshop for all the the presidential campaign team. An MDP rally was also held at the Fuvahmulah “Usfasgandu”… Read more
“The Island President” with Dhivehi subtitles has been launched by President Nasheed
Last night President Nasheed launched the documentary “The Island President” with dhivehi subtitles at an event organised by Raaje TV at Nasandhura Palace. This documentary follows the efforts of President Nasheed to tackle climate change, culminating in his trip to the Copenhagen Climate Summit in 2009. President Nasheed also took part in a TV program… Read more
President Nasheed completes his tour of Noonu Atoll.
President Mohamed Nasheed completed his two day tour of Noonu atoll yesterday. During this two day tour he visited Noonu Kedhikulhudhoo and Velidhoo. The tour was initiated by the launching of the Mariculture Policy at N.Kendhikulhudhoo on the 21st of April . During the nationwide launching of the policy, carried out in 21 islands by… Read more
President Nasheed Expresses Deepest Condolences for Families of Boston Explosion Victims
President Mohamed Nasheed expresses deepest condolences for the victims of the Boston Marathon explosion on Monday afternoon, and strongly condemns this cowardly act. “We are deeply saddened with the news of the attack in the city of Boston. Our prayers and thoughts are as always with the families and friends of the victims of such… Read more