We need to change small things too in order to create a mindset that would aid unification instead of division. The presence of two or four wards (Avashu) in many islands is also a divisive thing. All wards in all islands (including Male) need to be abolished. We would then have no need for ward offices which is an unnecessary bureaucracy and wasteful expenditure.
Instead of having wards, the people in each island should unite as one people. The unit is not the “ward”, but the “island”. For example, the people of Male should unite as one unit instead of belonging to Henveiru or Maafannu or some other ward.
The divisive Jamiyya’s and organizations setup in some rural islands, under encouragement from Abdullah Hameed’s divisive regime should be slowly dismantled.
Very true Bush. now articles should be like this. not copy and past.
ReplyDeleteNow abt the content, i think we are too small nation and the islands are too small to divide in to wards. Even Male' should be abel to manage as one island.
But why did you put Newyork Half under water as the article picture. just out of curiosity,
ReplyDeleteThe photo in this article has no direct relevance to the contenet but it is an indirect reminder of the fragility of our environment. Why use "divide and rule" policies (such as dividing island into atolls)in such a fragile and vulnerable and small country as ours.
ReplyDeletethe photo reminds me of future male'... so freaking ugly. the lego city/slum
ReplyDeleteI don't disagree with your general argument, but I do not see the ward being a divisive factor in Male'. If the ward offices did some community based programs it could be very beneficial in Male', where the social cohesion and values are being lost. And it could even bring back volunteerism.
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