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Nasheed: Removal of MDP members will become reason for President’s defeat

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1 year ago

26/01/2023

The removal of over 39,000 members from Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)’s membership will become the reason for President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s defeat, states his rival for MPD’s presidential ticket, the party’s leader and Parliament speaker, former president Mohamed Nasheed.

MDP recently removed over 39,000 members who Elections Commission’s records didn’t show as the party’s members. Nasheed, who alleges it to be a deliberate move to rig the election, had sent a letter to MDP’s chairperson Fayyaz Ismail expressing concern over the issue.

Speaking at a campaign rally for the youth in Male’ on Wednesday, Nasheed said the move had been prompted by a resolution submitted to the MDP national council.

“So, we have stopped managing over own membership register and are now managing the Elections Commission’s. And the party said they would be reinstated if they did as EC instructed within a specific timeframe,” he said.

Nasheed said the MDP had a standing order, which declares how one can become a party member.

Nasheed said he had always believed that allowing a third party to manage MDP’s membership register would lead to the party losing the “reins”.

“I don’t know any other political party in this world that removed half its members. They try to boost membership. I believe President Solih will lose because he removed over 39,000 members,” he said.

Nasheed repeated his allegation President Solih had a personal motive in removing the members.

“Its there for all to see. I believe the issue of removal of members will be the biggest door opened to our victory,” he said.

Nasheed said he called on MDP’s chairperson to boost membership numbers.

“I want the chairperson himself to say that he will look after the party’s membership register well. That he can manage it, even if the Elections Commission can’t. I am certain our party’s secretariat can manage this. Faya, for sure, can do this better,” he said.

Nasheed questioned the fairness of the upcoming MDP primary.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Maldivian FM meets Qatari PM; both commit to stronger ties

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15 hours ago

12/05/2024

Maldives and Qatar reaffirm the commitment to strengthening the partnership between the two countries on Sunday, in a meeting between Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar.

Zameer, who is on an official visit to Qatar, met with Al Thani on Sunday morning.

At the meeting, Zameer reflected on the growing Maldives-Qatar partnership, and thanked Qatar for the generous assistance in Maldives’ socio-economic development.

According to a statement released by the Maldivian Foreign Ministry, both Zameer and Al Thani reiterated the commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Zameer also conveyed appreciation for Qatar’s role in the mediation process on the Gaza crisis.

Both reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the partnership in the multilateral fora on matters of global concern.

Zameer was accompanied at the meeting by Secretary, Bilateral, Dr. Hala Hameed, Ambassador-at-Large, Dr. Fazeel Najeeb, and Assistant Director, Lamha Saleem.

This year will mark the 40th anniversary of bilateral relations between the Maldives and Qatar.

According to the Foreign Ministry, Zameer is also scheduled to meet with other senior officials from the Qatari government to explore opportunities to enhance cooperation in various sectors between the two countries.

Zameer’s latest trip comes at the heels of a similar visit to India last week.

Source(s): sun.mv

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President recognises forefront services of nurses

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15 hours ago

12/05/2024

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has praised the dedicated efforts of nurses, stating that they fulfil a national obligation by providing forefront services. He made the remarks on a social media post, commemorating International Nurses Day.

In the post shared on social media, President Dr. Muizzu recognised the unwavering commitment of nurses, characterising their contributions and services as a valuable, significant responsibility for humanity. The president additionally commended the dedication of nurses for ensuring the provision of cutting edge care.

The International Nurses Day is annually celebrated on May 12, aiming to acknowledge the pivotal role nurses play, as they are the backbone of the healthcare system. The theme for International Nurses Day 2024 is “Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care.” The purpose of selecting the theme was to emphasise the significance of reshaping perceptions of the economic and societal advantages of the nursing field, such that nursing can be seen as an investment rather than a cost.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Government launches Hope Island for crime-exposed kids

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15 hours ago

12/05/2024

The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced the launch of Hope Island, a rehabilitation initiative aimed at children exposed to crime.

Speaking at a collaborative press briefing involving agencies under the homeland ministry, Minister Ali Ihusaan outlined the planning efforts for Hope Island. He emphasised the provision of fundamental education and religious guidance for the children residing there. He also highlighted the implementation of psychosocial intervention and sports programmes on the island.

Additionally, Minister Ihusaan disclosed that children would reside on Hope Island until they turn 18 years, and serve a designated term in either the Maldives Police Service (MPS) or the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). Subsequently, he said that they would be granted opportunities to pursue their chosen careers.

Furthermore, Minister Ihusaan announced a reduction in the age of criminal responsibility to 15 years, with previous advocacy for lowering it to 12 years. He cited instances of 12-year-olds engaging in criminal activities and revealed ongoing legal initiatives, in collaboration with the Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO), to effect the change.

Moreover, Minister Ihusaan revealed plans to direct 12-year-old offenders to Hope Island for rehabilitation, with a dedicated facility established to mitigate exposure to criminal influences. He also disclosed intentions to develop a separate island specifically for this rehabilitation facility.

Source(s): PsmNews