
Police Bill authorizing use of weapons passed
2008-07-24
The Police Bill which authorizes Police to import, handle, and use weapons has been passed by the Citizen’s Majlis.
The two-year-old Bill was passed unanimously with the support of the 42 members who attended the sitting yesterday. Although there were 43 amendments proposed to the Bill, only five..[Full Story]
Two Handhufushi Resort employees arrested on charges of drug dealing
2008-07-24
Two employees from Handhufushi Resort and Spa have been arrested on charges of drug possession and dealing.
The two individuals were arrested while in possession of a large amount of drugs, Police said. The two are Ahmed Asif, 27, of Paris Villa in Seenu atoll Feydhoo and Abdulla Hamdhoon, 20, of..[Full Story]
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Construction of 123 houses in Maabaidhoo, Madifushi put up for bid
2008-07-24

The project to construct 123 houses in the Tsunami-ravaged Laamu atoll Maabaidhoo and Thaa atoll Madifushi has been put up for bid.
The Island Chief of Maabaidhoo, Adam Ismail, said yesterday that the construction of the 45 houses to be built for those who lost their homes during the Tsunami had..[Full Story]
2008-07-24

The project to construct 123 houses in the Tsunami-ravaged Laamu atoll Maabaidhoo and Thaa atoll Madifushi has been put up for bid.
The Island Chief of Maabaidhoo, Adam Ismail, said yesterday that the construction of the 45 houses to be built for those who lost their homes during the Tsunami had..[Full Story]
Foreigner injured by falling tree in Kendhoo
2008-07-24
A foreigner was seriously injured in Baa atoll Kendhoo when a tree fell on his head as he was walking by. The tree was felled by the strong winds being experienced across the country currently.
Kendhoo Island Office said that the incident had occurred around 11:30am on Tuesday and that the man who..[Full Story]
2008-07-24
A foreigner was seriously injured in Baa atoll Kendhoo when a tree fell on his head as he was walking by. The tree was felled by the strong winds being experienced across the country currently.
Kendhoo Island Office said that the incident had occurred around 11:30am on Tuesday and that the man who..[Full Story]
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New study says US dollar still overvalued against Asian currencies
Vodafone announces 1.0-billion-pound shares buy-back
Yahoo profit slips to 131 million dollars in second quarter
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Oil prices shrink as Dolly set to miss refineries
Dollar gains as Fed official makes case for rate hike
New study says US dollar still overvalued against Asian currencies
Vodafone announces 1.0-billion-pound shares buy-back
Yahoo profit slips to 131 million dollars in second quarter
Vodafone warning deepens telecom clouds
Oil prices shrink as Dolly set to miss refineries
Dollar gains as Fed official makes case for rate hike
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Shadowy character is surprise favourite for Mercury Prize
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Shadowy character is surprise favourite for Mercury Prize
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Sacha \'Borat\' Cohen to produce lawyer flic \'Accidentes\'
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