Café Alfresco wishes an Ufaaveri Minivan dhuvas to our customers, President Nasheed and our beloved country. The day started early morning with the special flag-raising ceremony held at Jumuhooree Maidhan in celebration of our 45th independence day.
President Nasheed opened the speech addressed to our Nation by declaring that the responsibility given by the public to [...]

Recent headlines seem to overshadow one after the other. Last Tuesday, the mass resignation of all the ministers left everyone stunned, prompting an ongoing investigation that lead to this unusual situation.
Ministers reported that they were unable to work with the parliament blocking their steps and that this power struggle to control the government is denying [...]

In his weekly radio address broadcast on the Voice of Maldives this morning, President Mohamed Nasheed has urged all political parties of the Maldives to opt for dialogue among them on national issues. Full Story

…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 [...]

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 [...]