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UNWTO executive training program is being held in Maldives.

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11 months ago

21/09/2021

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United Nations World Tourism Organization have decided to conduct their executive training program in the Maldives this year.

This program which is being held from 5th to 8th October will be attended by executive-level employees in the tourism industry. Tourism Ministry has informed that the UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili will be attending the opening ceremony for the training program. According to this year’s training theme domestic tourism, multiple sessions and discussion panels will be held throughout the training program. The Ministry has also said that a technical tour, as well as networking, will be done during the program.

At the 58th Meeting of the @UNWTO Commission for South Asia, #Maldives has been re-elected the Chair of the commission for South Asia of the United Nations World Tourism Organization @UNWTO for a two-year term (2021-2023). pic.twitter.com/j5sdrYsasg

— Ministry of Tourism (@MoTmv) September 15, 2021

This year will make it the 15th such training program held by UNWTO, and the second time it was held in the Maldives. There will be a special session by Tourism Minister Dr. Abdullah Mausoom on the first day of the executive training program. With the UNWTO Secretary-General arriving at the Maldives next month, the Tourism Ministry has informed that they will be participating in the ceremony on the occasion of Tourism Day here in the Maldives.

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JP says citizen’s rule can only be maintained through presidential system

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1 day ago

18/08/2022

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Leader of Jumhooree Party (JP) Qasim Ibrahim has stated that citizen’s rule can only be maintained through a presidential system. The leader of the government coalition party made the statement at a time when President of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Mohamed Nasheed is seeking support for his proposal to establish a parliamentary system in the Maldives.

In the tweet, Qasim highlighted the importance of maintaining a presidential system, as the president and the parliament members are elected directly by the people. He said that the prime minister, who rules in a parliamentary system, is not chosen by the electorate.

President of MDP Nasheed has said he will propose amendments to the Constitution of the Maldives at the party congress, in order to establish a parliamentary system in the country. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, along with some cabinet ministers and political leaders, has voiced opposition to establishing a parliamentary system.

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Gabon confers Distinguished Award to Maldivian Foreign Minister

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1 day ago

18/08/2022

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The Government of Gabon has conferred the National Order of Merit of the Gabonese Republic to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Abdulla Shahid.

The National Order of Merit of the Gabonese Republic was conferred to Minister Shahid by President Ali Bongo Ondimba at a ceremony held in Libreville, Gabon. The award was introduced in 1971 and is given to outstanding servicemen in various fields. Minister Shahid is currently in Gabon on an official visit as the UNGA president.

The Maldives established foreign relations with Gabon on March 20, 2008. This year marks the 14 years since the establishment of relations between the two countries.

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Barge fined USD6.5 million after running aground on reef of Maagulhi

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3 days ago

16/08/2022

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a USD6.5 million after a barge ran aground on the reef of Maagulhi, Thaa Atoll, on May 1.

The incident occurred when the barge, AM Agam, carrying raw construction material from India to Raakeedhoo, Vaavu Atoll, ran aground on the reef of Maagulhi. The barge was travelling alongside a tugboat called, AM Alfet.

EPA stated that it had conducted a joint survey with the owner of the barge to determine the extent of the damage to the reef after the vessel was refloated. The survey showed that 6,054sqm of the area incurred huge damages worth almost USD10 million. However, the owner was levied the legally allowed maximum fine of USD6.5 million.

EPA stated that it has informed the local agent of the vessel, Mainland Shipping Private Limited, to pay the fine within 30 days. The agency is also working with the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) on legal matters concerning the incident.

Source: psmnews