In an earlier post on this blog I suggested that Aarah could be changed as a holiday resort for Maldivians. But now I suggest that Dhoonidhoo-Jail-Island would be a better choice for conversion as a holiday resort for Maldivians. Aarah could be put up for international bid and leased as a luxury resort for mega-rich billionaires such as Abrahamovich, Prince Al Walid and other billionaires from Russia, Middle East, China, India, United States, United Kingdom, etc. The Luxury yacht that Gayyoom used could also be leased along with Aarah.
Private body guards and security services could be provided at this luxury retreat and the government could facilitate the provision of MNDF or police personnel for security purposes in this retreat (after charging a fee). Converting Aarah as a luxury retreat for the mega rich could bring huge revenue for our tourism industry and provide a new form of tourism as well.
Dhoonidhoo Island was used by former presidents (Nasir and Gayyoom) as torture chambers for Maldivians. At the dawn of this new era of democratic governance, it will be most appropriate to close the jail at Dhoonidhoo and convert the island as a resort for Maldivians. The island could then be renamed as “Dhoonidhoo Dhivehi Fushi”!
Raees Nasheed akee Maumoonu kahala bodaa, amilla edhun bodu meeheh nama aarashuga araamu haanaa hadhaigen ulhunas kaakah keekey buneveybnee? But Nasheed has shown that he is a simple man who cares. That's why he is phasing out Aarah.
ReplyDeleteDhoonidhoo is also Nasir's and Maumoon's azaabu-hhaana (torture chamber). It would be nice to see that jail closed and inmates sent to a new jail and all political prisoners released. Yeah, it will be nice to have dhoonidhoo as a local resort for domestic tourism.
agree with the above comment, anni is simple and really cares about everyone in our society..icluding his opponents and those who used to chase him with muguruburi and pepper spray. a true leader.
ReplyDeleteGive AArah to the people of Maldives... enough resorts and your money making ideas. Make it a "Free for all" picnic island.
ReplyDeleteAlready we are suffocating in Male and you want to make more resorts.
Also Gui Funadhoo... the STO fuel farm should be take to some other place... give the place pack to the people... as a park or public island.
Very good idea...
ReplyDeleteyes the idea about Gui funadhoo is also good..
it can still be under STO...but they should develop a part or maybe a Big Shopping Malls and other facilities for Locals...
We need Huge Shopping Malls and Good Food Courts in Maldives now...
This will also encourage Great Brands to come to Maldives including Fast food chains & Cloting Brands and more.