Maldives

Posted at 22:20 30 Oct 2020
Can digital tourism get people travelling again?
By Bernd Debusmann Jr
Business reporter
Tourism boards, hotels and destinations are turning to virtual reality to woo potential visitors.
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Posted at 9:04 28 Sep 2020
Maldives resort advertises dream bookseller's job
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Video caption: The successful candidate will live in a luxury resort while offering advice about books
The eco resort of Soneva Fushi on a private island in the Maldives, is looking for someone to run their small bookshop.
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Posted at 23:06 15 Aug 2020
Locals save stunning Maldives islands
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Video caption: Campaigners win fight to stop Maldives islands becoming luxury resort
Local residents in the Maldives have won a campaign against developers and the government who wanted to turn two islands into a luxury resort.
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Posted at 1:09 23 May 2020
The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon
By Secunder Kermani
BBC News
A Dubai-based couple are still stuck at a deserted resort, more than two months after their wedding.
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Posted at 13:34 16 Mar 2020
Couple describe Maldives resort coronavirus chaos
Jane and Piers Rivington were at a luxury resort when two Italian guests tested positive for Covid-19.
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Posted at 14:19 19 Feb 2020
Why is this seagrass so important?
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Video caption: Why seagrass is so important to our environment
Ade Adepitan takes a dive in the Maldives to swim in seagrass and learn about its properties.
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Posted at 12:48 12 Feb 2020
Angry Maldives leaves Commonwealth
The Maldives withdraws from the Commonwealth, accusing it of interfering in domestic affairs and "unfair and unjust" treatment.
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Posted at 12:44 6 Feb 2020
Suspected jihadists held over Maldives stabbings
Two Chinese nationals and one Australian were attacked on the island of Hulhumale.
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Posted at 14:45 28 Nov 2019
Maldives ex-leader convicted of money laundering
Controversial ex-President Abdulla Yameen denied receiving public money through a private company.
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Posted at 11:18 26 Jun 2019
Paisley trip 'funded by Maldives minister'
By Lyndsey Telford
BBC Spotlight
A "long-term friend" who paid for the DUP MP's holiday was a figure in the Maldives cabinet, it is alleged.
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Posted at 19:58 6 Apr 2019
President's party set for big Maldives win
The expected result solidifies a comeback for the ex-exiled leader Mohamed Nasheed.
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Posted at 21:33 19 Nov 2018
Maldives-China deal 'one-sided'
By Anbarasan Ethirajan
BBC News
The new Maldives government is considering pulling out of a free trade agreement with China.
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Posted at 17:19 30 Sep 2018
Maldives ex-president released on bail
Maumoon Abdul Gayoom was arrested earlier this year in a crackdown on the opposition.
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Posted at 11:21 24 Sep 2018
Surprise victory for Maldives opposition
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih defeats President Abdulla Yameen, who has been accused of crushing dissent.
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Posted at 11:20 24 Sep 2018
Opposition celebrations after Maldives victory
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Video caption: Surprise victory for Maldives opposition
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the Maldives' presidential election in a surprise defeat.
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Posted at 9:06 24 Sep 2018
Maldives profile
Provides an overview of the Maldives, Asia's smallest state scattered across hundreds of islands in the Indian ocean.
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Posted at 21:30 23 Sep 2018
Maldives opposition claims poll victory
Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih urges a peaceful transition of power from his predecessor.
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Posted at 3:28 14 Aug 2018
Another big sports deal for Facebook
By Dave Lee
North America technology reporter
A deal to bring every La Liga game to Facebook is just the latest move from tech giants eager to snap up sporting rights.
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Posted at 21:58 14 Feb 2018
Soldiers forcibly remove Maldives MPs
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Video caption: Maldives opposition MPs forcibly moved from parliament
After parliament is suspended in the Maldives, five opposition MPs attempt to enter the compound in protest.
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Posted at 7:44 7 Feb 2018
Maldives court does U-turn after arrests
The Supreme Court revokes its decision to free prisoners, after two of its judges are arrested.
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