…On my way to have afternoon tea with Nasheed at his office, I wander through the candy-coloured capital of Malé, all vibrant lemons and pinks, and stop at the stock exchange (it has four listed companies) before arriving outside the imposing presidential building, painted peppermint and white. Two tour groups are gazing up – one [...]

“May your plate of life be always full of juicy kebabs and tikkas, topped with the chutney of happiness.” EID MUBARAK!

Last week we were moved by a powerful speech delivered by Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed at the Climate Vulnerable Forum that he hosted in the Maldives. It became quite clear, quite quickly that others were as moved and inspired as we were. Many were asking to see the video version, and today [...]

original source: The President’s Office
President Mohamed Nasheed has said no ruler in the Maldives can any longer govern the country under a façade republic.
Speaking at an official function held on the Republic Day, which also marks the first anniversary of his government after the first ever multi-party democratic elections, the President said: “The uncivilized culture [...]

Please come near to the Social Center in Male’ at 3:30pm today (9 November 2009) to join the walk to be held to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the MDP Alliance government which falls on 11 November 2009.
Please pass the message to all supporters and well-wishers.
Thank you.

WASHINGTON – In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.
The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin a [...]