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Projects should be completed in close collaboration with the following people: President

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1 year ago

24/12/2022

By: FATHIMATH LAUZA

According to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the public should be fully consulted before any government initiatives or work is finished. As part of his three-nation tour, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih made the comments while speaking with residents of the Dhandhoo.

On his arrival at Dhandhoo, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was given a cordial welcome. The village’s young people, seniors, and kids all gave him a hearty welcome.
The President stated, “The government’s initiatives and works should be completed in conjunction with the people,” during his visit to Dhandhoo. In this context, he pointed out that even ongoing initiatives may only be changed with the consent of the populace.

The President stated that there is still a lot of work to be done and what needs to be addressed, pointing out that Dhandhoo is a fishing island. The President stated that Huvadhoo Atoll is the leader in Maldivian fishing. The president did, however, promise that the issues facing fisherman in the upcoming two to three months—including their inability to access funding and their difficulties fishing—would be rectified. “When this government took office, it tried to help the fisherman. But even now, they haven’t finished everything as quickly as their bosses would like. These problems will be rectified in two months. In the subsequent two to three months, the feelings of the fishermen will be addressed. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the president, stated.

MIFCO data shows that 43,900 tonnes of fish have been SOLD from Gaafu alif Atoll to Kooddoo so far this year.

The President heard the islanders’ worries during the meeting that was held to get to know the Dhandhoo inhabitants. A petition was sent to the president asking him to expedite the building of a bank branch, housing developments, and a boating area. Residents also complained to the President regarding convenient amenities and a lack of funding for fishermen to sell their catch.
The Dhandhoo residents thanked the administration for bringing development to the island during the gathering.

The President declared that he will endeavor to answer the people’s complaints after hearing their complaints. Planning Minister Mohamed Aslam, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer, and executives from state-owned businesses will accompany the President.

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Nasheed to form new party

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11 months ago

17/05/2023

The main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s leader Mohamed Nasheed has decided to form a new political party.

Nasheed initiated a separate political movement within MDP, ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’, following his loss in MDP’s presidential primary held back in January. After major conflicts with the government and its policies – all lawmakers from the faction tendered their resignation from MDP on Wednesday.

The move came after Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim was expelled from the party on Tuesday and banned from rejoining for at least one year over involvement in opposition political activities surrounding the Chagos archipelago dispute.

The 12 members who resigned from MDP on Wednesday are;

Parliament’s Deputy Speaker, North Galolhu MP Eva Abdulla
Ungoofaaru MP Mohamed Waheed (Wadde)
North Maafannu MP Imthiyaz Fahumy (Inthi)
West Henveiru MP Hassan Latheef
Hulhudhoo MP Ilyas Labeeb
North Kulhudhuffushi MP Yasir Abdul Latheef
Vilufushi MP Hassan Afeef
Central Maafannu MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde)
Madaveli MP Hussain Firushan
Thoddoo MP Hassan Shiyan (Gita)
North Mahchangoalhi MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu)
Gadhdhoo MP Ahmed Zahir
All 12 members are close acquittances of Nasheed. MP Hassan Latheef, during a meeting at Bodufenvalhuge on Wednesday, announced Nasheed’s decision to form a new political party. The meeting was attended by supporters of Nasheed.

Should Nasheed form a new political party, that party would be the largest opposition party in terms of members in the parliament, thereby, the minority party. The minority party at present, opposition PPM-PNC coalition has only eight members in the parliament.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

Source(s): sun.mv

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MPs loyal to Nasheed leave MDP

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11 months ago

17/05/2023

Multiple members of the main ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) loyal to the party’s leader Mohamed Nasheed have left the party.

The members who resigned from MDP include 12 MPs. They include Deputy Speaker Eva Abdulla, MP Mohamed Waheed, MP Imthiyaz Fahmy (Inthi), MP Hassan Latheef, MP Ilyas Labeeb, MP Yasir Abdul Latheef, MP Hassan Afeef, MP Ibrahim Rasheed (Bonde), MP Hussain Firushan, MP Hassan Shiyan, MP Mohamed Rasheed (Boadhigu), and MP Ahmed Zahir.

They submitted their resignation letters Wednesday.

The move comes after MDP’s parliamentary group had requested action against Inthi, Hassan Latheef, Ilyas, Yasir, and Central Henveiru MP Ali Azim earlier this week, for forming an alliance with the opposition Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), Jumhoory Party (JP) and Maldives National Party (MNP), after accusing the government of failure to protect the interests of the Maldivian people in the case lodged with the International Tribunal of the Law of the Seas (ITLOS) over the disputed maritime territory between Maldives and Mauritius.

The party’s disciplinary committee decided to expel Azim from the party on Tuesday.

They are all members of Nasheed’s ‘Fikuregge Dhirun’ faction.

However, Nasheed has yet to resign from the party.

Despite the resignation of the 12 MPs, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih continues to hold full control of the Parliament with 56 MPs.

Source(s): sun.mv

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The Cambodian Prime Minister arrives in the Maldives on an official visit

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1 year ago

15/01/2023

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, arrived Sunday morning on an official visit to the Maldives at the invitation of H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. It is Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen’s first visit to the Maldives.

The Cambodian Prime Minister and accompanying delegation were received at Velana International Airport (VIA) by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulla Shahid (ODRI). The government will hold a ceremony on Monday to officially welcome the Cambodian Prime Minister to the Maldives.

During the visit, President Solih would meet with Samdech Techo Prime Minister Hun Sen and hold official talks on strengthening bilateral cooperation, followed by the exchange of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries. President Solih and the Cambodian Prime Minister would also deliver a joint statement on the outcomes of their discussions.

The Maldives and Cambodia established diplomatic relations on September 21, 1995.

Source(s): President Office.