Teachers Strikes end in Maldives
July 2, 2008
The indefinite strike by the local teachers in Maldives was withdrawn after agreeing to give the Government one month time to come up with a solution. The strike was to increase the salary of the teachers
Finance Minister Gasim said last Sunday said that if the teachers’ salaries were to be increased beginning next August then they would need Rf196 million and that the funds were not available from the current Government budget. He also said that it can only be done by submitting a supplementary budget to the Majlis. However, Minister Gasim has not said whether a supplementary budget would be submitted or not so far.
Teachers in Maldives on strike today
July 1, 2008
The school teachers in Maldives are on indefinite strike from today. Teaching is fully effected. Teachers are demanding higher salary. Its really true that the teachers are not paid well here.
Its really true that the salary scale for the teachers are very low but they have the option of taking private tutions. If a teacher needs to save some money, then he / she needs to take private classes or tutions after the working hours. To get a teachers job in Maldives, now a days the recruitment is done through some recruiting agencies and they collect about US$ 500 for this service.
Taxi fare increased in Maldives
June 30, 2008
Recently due to the increase in the price in petrol, the taxi fares have been increased to MRF 25 from MRF 20. This was official announced last Friday. Its really burns paying this money, but we cannot do anything as the petrol prices have gone by MRF 3 per liter.
Hotel Asia Exhibition video on blip tv
June 29, 2008
I am really happy with the quality of the video that I get from blip.tv. Other great factor is the earnings from these videos. I will come back soon with my experience with blip.tv
Videos of Hotel Asia Exhibition in Maldives
June 26, 2008
I got some good videos uploaded at youtube which I had taken at the Hotel Asia Exhibition which was held at Dhurbaruge Hall in Male’.
There were good number of visitors and buyers. The event was well organized and has given opportunities for the Hospitality Industry to exhibit their products and provide information to the buyers
Hotel Asia Exhibition in Maldives - 2008
June 25, 2008
Hotel Asia Exhibition in Maldives was held from 23rd June to 25th June at Dhurbaruge. I have got some pictures of some stalls. Hotel Asia Exhibition is biggest gathering of professionals from Hospitality industry. This event is organized by Maldives Exhibition & Conference Services Private Limited
The Fonterra stall
Sea Food and vegetables
Fresh vegetables
SAFF Victory Celebrations in Maldives
June 23, 2008
After the victory in SAFF Games by the Maldives Football Team. I was moving around and could see lots of celebrations going on. The citizens of Maldives gave a very warm reception to the victorious team dressed in red color dresses. I have some pictures taken during this time
This is near the Youth centre in Majeedhi maagu
People hired pick-ups and decorated for celebration
A car decorated for celebration
Walking In and around Male’, Capital of Maldives
June 22, 2008
I was just moving around Male’ last Friday. I went for registering at the India Club and just walked around and took some video. Its very crowded on Fridays these days. Lots of expatriates come out as its the only off day for them
SAFF Winners, reception in Maldives
June 17, 2008
The winners of the SAFF games, the football team of Maldives were given a very warm welcome. They were going around Male’ yesterday. All the citizens of Maldives were very much excited and eagerly waiting to receive the winners of the SAFF games winner.
SAFF Games Victory Celebrations in Maldives
June 15, 2008
Maldives won the SAFF games Final beating India 1 , 0 at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. All the citizens of Maldives were seen very excited and celebrations all around Male’. I was moving around Male’ and got some videos
