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Maldives adopt new constitution
The President of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, has ratified a new constitution bringing in key democratic changes after years of autocratic rule. It paves the way for the first multi-party presidential elections in the Indian Ocean islands.
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Gasim May Run For Presidency
Former finance minister Gasim Ibrahim, one of the Maldives' richest men as head of the Villa group of companies, has said Thursday he has joined the Republican party and may run for the national presidency in the upcoming elections.
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Republican Party Becomes Largest Opposition Group In Parliament
The recently founded Republican Party has become the largest opposition group in the People’s Majlis (parliament) after three more parliamentarians announced they have joined, bringing the total up to nine.
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Gayoom selected Thasmeen Ali as running mate
President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on Tuesday selected Atolls Minister Thasmeen Ali as his running mate for the upcoming presidential elections, becoming the first of six declared candidates to choose a vice-presidential candidate.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 August 2008 16:50 )
Read more...Maldives To Recruit Skilled Bangladeshis
Maldivian foreign minister Abdullah Shahid has said the country is keen to recruit more semi-skilled and skilled Bangladeshi workers for its growing tourism sector, the Bangladeshi delegation to the 15th South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) Summit reports.
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