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Continue reading →: Political vs. Religous reasons to Overthrow the Government
This afternoon, the topic of discussion all over the country has been the detention by the Police, of additional “terror suspects” in the unfolding story of faith induced terrorism in Maldives. I would object to call it terrorism by Islamists; Islam is a religion of peace and civility. The “terrorists”…
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Continue reading →: World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse
Today is the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. “Child abuse, especially sexual abuse, is a universal and alarming problem and increased attention and efficient protection skills and prevention measures are necessary at family-, local-, national- and international level. After a long tradition of silence, sexual child abuse…
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Continue reading →: A Parliament in Shambles looking for a Miracle and an Excuse
The first woman Attorney General of the Maldives will face a no confidence vote in parliament before the end of the year, brought to the parliament floor by a bipartisan caucus allegedly angered by her representation in the Special Majlis entrusted with drafting a new constitution for a presidential form…
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Continue reading →: The Food Bank Insult
The other day two friends I walked into Food Bank Restaurant next to Fantasy Stores. We went there to have a coffee. I am a special fan of the Illy cappuccino that is served there, since a friend introduced me to the restaurant’s open air upstairs a few months back.…
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Continue reading →: Sexual Abuse at Hithadhoo Regional Hospital
Haveeru reports that a 15 year old girl who went to Hithadhoo Regional Hospital in Addu has been allegedly sexually abused by a physiotherapist there. The person who is alleged to have committed this act is an Indian national working at the hospital. He had asked everyone to keep out…
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Continue reading →: The Maldivian Woman: From Oppression to Empowerment!
Miadhu News reports that, “President’s Member to People’s Malis, Diyana Saeed has said that she will not say no to the position of Deputy Home Minister, if offered. Diyana made the comment to Miadhu regarding the talks floating around town that Dhiyana will be appointed to the now vacant Deputy…
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Continue reading →: Back to the Community of Caring
Kesto writes, “I recall a time, about three decades ago; we had a very strong brotherhood in the Maldivian community. People carry food to each others house and I have experienced that when you visit the islands, so many people invite you in for a bite to eat, which has…
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Continue reading →: Justice Delayed for Child Abuse Victims!
Minivan News highlights once again the fate of child abuse victims, and the lack of commitment of the government agencies involved to protect children from sexual abuse. An Imam accused of serial child abuse remains free on his home island, six months after police promised to investigate. Family attempts to…
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Continue reading →: Sustained Poverty is Child Abuse
Let’s please tell this story to all responsible and mature people who can understand the underlying issues. We need to take action now. Absolute poverty can push people to the limits! And young children are most vulnerable!
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Continue reading →: Taking Responsibility for flaws in Emigration
Miadhu Online reports that the Controller of Immigration and Emigration Hon. Shafiu is ashamed. This is apparently due to the role of Warahmath (the officer who helped in the illegal emigration of two Sultan Park Explosion architects) and his insincerity to the government and his job. This brings to the…
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Continue reading →: Republic Day Greetings!
November 11, 1978: Maumoon Abdul Gayoom succeeded Ibrahim Nasir as the second president of the second republic of the Maldives, established on November 11, 1968. The President of first republic of the Maldives which lasted from January 1, 1953 – August 21, 1953 was Mohamed Amin Didi. Maumoon who is…
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Continue reading →: The Problem with our Constituent Assembly
The problem with the constituent assembly in my opinion is the following. 1. The members act in partisan interest, when the constitution should be a bipartisan product, that is to be made to provide a basis for the rights of the People and the principles for the protection of those…
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Continue reading →: Muhammadh Rasoolu-Allah Program onTVM!
I am watching the Muhammadhu Rasoolu-Allah drama series on Television Maldives (TVM) again this afternoon. This particular moment of the episode is showing Jesus speaking to a crowd gathered around him on a hill top. Ofcourse, Jesus is not shown! Sitting here at home and watching it, I am not…
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Continue reading →: How to Deal with School Violence!
From mensnewsdaily.com Recently I wrote a post in which I speculated that the reason that liberal female teachers do not prevent classroom violence is rooted in the evolutionary requirement that females yield to rampaging males so that they may live to pass on their genes rather than fight a battle…
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Continue reading →: Wataniya in trouble!
After midnight this morning, I had an sms from Wataniya. It said that my subscription to Reethi Tunes was successful and asked me to logon on to their website and gave me a pin code. A little while later, I received another sms to say that 12Rf has been taken…
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Continue reading →: MDP backs the government raise in salaries and handouts!
MDP President Dr Munavvar has reportedly said that the government’s “giving-in” (to the people) as a result of the work carried out by MDP and reform minded people. Miadhu also reported that Dr Munavvar said, the government will be pressured (to make concessions to the people) as MDP continues to…
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Continue reading →: The Other Side of the Coin: Raise in Govt. Salaries
This morning I was sitting in MTDC waiting for someone, in the waiting area; when a middle aged man probably in his early fifties said to me, “it’s a good thing isn’t it?”. I was reading Miadhu Daily News, and the top headline of the day ofcourse was the raise…
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Continue reading →: What would a raise in salaries of govt staff do?
There’s much celebration in that the President has finally announced a pay rise for civil servants and other government staff. It is very interesting to me that there is much jubilation when there is no substance in that decision. The raise in government staff salaries will not bring about an…
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Continue reading →: Proud Parents
Shaheed Hussain Adam (private in the National Security Services) died defending his country on November 3rd 1988. To day as we “celebrate the 19th Victory Day” of the Maldives, I am not quite sure whether we as a nation know what the young man died for? Do you have any…
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