Beauty Of Maldives
There’s no evidence whatsoever that Daniel Defoe visited the Maldives before he sat down to write his classic novel, Robinson Crusoe. But he may well have, as the kind of incredibly pristine and beautiful island Crusoe landed on seems to be endemic in the Maldives.When a group of Italian tourism developers did first set foot on the Maldives back in 1971, one of them sent out a message: “Found paradise. Come quick.”
Opportunity Awaits
The new Maldives administration has embarked on a decentralization and regionalization process aimed at strengthening good governance and local democracy. During his recent visit, President Mohamed Nasheed addressed a business forum organised by the Maldivian High Commission in Singapore. The forum was well attended by representatives from a number of Singapore businesses.
