01 March 2009

Airport Hotels, Safari Yachts should not have alcohol!


The increase in the smuggling and illegal sale of alcoholic beverages in Male has taken a sharp rise in the recent months. In most of the cases, it is expatriates (Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis, etc) who are seen to be taking part in such activities, along with help from locals. I suggest the following actions if we want to see a decline in this:

1. Permits are currently given to foreign teachers, seaplane pilots, etc. to purchase liquor from places such as resorts and the Airport Hotel and consume such products in Male’. There is no way to prevent such foreigners from selling alcohol drinks to locals. I suggest that we stop issuing such permits. Any foreigner who wants to consume alcohol should do so in resorts but he should not be allowed to bring such beverages to any inhabited island.

2. Currently many foreign residents of Male visit the Airport Hotel to consume alcohol. This has apparently become an easy access point to bring alcohol to Male illegally. Similarly the Ocean Reef Hotel in Addu Atoll Gan is also apparently such a point where locals could get easy access to alcohol. I suggest that we revise the regulations so that no hotel in an inhabited island (or with a causeway-connection to an inhabited island) should be allowed to sell alcohol. If such a regulation is implemented it would prevent the Hulhule Airport Hotel and the Ocean Reef Hotel in Gan from selling alcohol.

3. Similarly we should not allow any of the upcoming Airport Hotels (that are to be opened in regional airports) to sell alcohol.

4. Safari Yachts who travel to various islands and atolls (with tourists) are allowed to buy and sell alcohol. Such vessels could easily sell alcohol to locals. I suggest that the safari yachts should not be able to buy and sell alcohol.

34 comments:

  1. Anonymous1/3/09 17:51

    Good idea. This is also something that we could try to see if the younger generations of the country is to be kept away from alcohol.

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  2. Anonymous1/3/09 19:39

    stupid good for nothing bush just stop blogging

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  3. Anonymous1/3/09 20:50

    why do you care if somebody consumes alcohol? does the drug somehow get into your bloodstream if they consume it? does alcohol use of others stop you living your life?

    the above are honest questions, i'd appreciate it if you consider them.

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  4. Anonymous1/3/09 22:24

    How on earth u think that would help? Isn't brownsugar and hashih illegal in the worst code.

    legalising with strict guidelines would help this.
    Not all Maldivians are muslims.

    This is the outcome of being 100% muslims on records and ink.

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  5. Anonymous2/3/09 00:05

    For God's sake, mind your own business. What's it to you if we drink alcohol or not? Do you run a travel agnecy for taking people to Paradise?

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  6. Anonymous2/3/09 01:10

    stop eating ripe fruit.

    http://icb.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/44/4/315

    http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1134/is_10_113/ai_n8640726/pg_2

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  7. Anonymous2/3/09 01:19

    this will be next.

    http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1019096_islamic-scholar-suggests-using-ethanol-powered-vehicles-may-be-a-sin

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  8. Anonymous2/3/09 01:57

    Sappe you have gone nuts. This is not a solution. Why didnt you include picnic Islands and Resorts also in your suggestion. Are you paid by a rich resort owner to bring this in your blog. This will only help stop deviation of wealth. with the implimentation of such regulations medium busineses like safari boat operators will go out of business. what benifit that will give to you.

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  9. Anonymous2/3/09 02:01

    sappe..
    why didnt you suggest all the foreiners like pilots, teachers and doctors who are issues alcohol permits be not allowed to live in this country. Why didnt you suggest to expell all foreigners and stop tourism. Then obviously there will not be any need to import alcohol.

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  10. Anonymous2/3/09 02:06

    Sappe you have said "expatriates (Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis, etc) who are seen to be taking part in such activities, along with help from locals".
    why do you want punish professionals like pilots and teachers to be punished for what someone else does. why dont you suggest cutting the penis of the youth assuming that if they are not cut, they might cumit adultry.

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  11. Anonymous2/3/09 03:47

    Sappe?....Bushry?... who is running this blog now? Im lost....going back to sleep

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  12. Anonymous2/3/09 11:30

    Hi, this is actually something we could have regulated from the very beginning of the tourism industry. but what to do golhafuckingboa wants to ruin our youth, so he just don't mind youths consuming illegal stuffs. Most of the tourists coming here don't mind if they don't get alcohol. if they want they can bring it under standards set by Maldives customs. arecanut is labeled as a drug in USA , but their custom allow south east asians to take in some for their personal use.

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  13. Anonymous2/3/09 14:48

    So you are advocating for more intolerence than liberating. There were couple of posts by you that actully interested me and for a sec i thought Bushree is coming to sense again. But dude you blew it. big time!
    This post is very narrow-minded.
    Problem is not consuming alcohol. There are billions of ppl consuming alcohol and they don't go nuts like us. Our attitude towards these things are really childish. you sir are out of your mind to suggest to not merpit for foreigners or anyone else for that matter to consume alcohol or anything else. you think alcohol selling in safaris and HIH is the problem.
    Close the fucking resorts and all the means of living and why don't we just hang our self. Man what a country is this!!!????????RRRGGGGG

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  14. ow.........

    Hey you... it's not a so good IDEA.
    If they are Muslims...and hate alcohol's..they better not to drink them.
    Selling in alcohol's may increase the number of people using it, but stopping them would not decrease the numbers of users in such a way.
    IT"S BECAUSE Alcohol can be made!!!!!


    so.. let the business men to do their business.. let the users to be drunk.. and producers to be producing..and let the Muslims to be Muslims. i guess if theirs any Muslim who have faith. then he or she will not drink...any ways.. It has nothing to do with you brother.

    :)

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  15. Anonymous3/3/09 18:56

    Bushry is right. Look, ppl that drink don't just hurt themselves, they hurt others. bushry speaks some crap sometimes (China town in Male'?) but this time he is damn correct. I think problem in maldives is not banning of alcohol, it is that the rich are above the law and drink freely, now THAT is the issue. Some sri lankan tried to sell me alcohol on vilingilli, in the middle where they play football, I politely refused but now I regret not going to the police. Don't know where he is now.

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  16. Anonymous3/3/09 19:07

    I am not a Maldivian, but i was there for 3 mths as a revert to islam. Do you have any idea how deeply hurt and dissapointed I was of what I saw of alcohol, drug use? My dreams of what a 100 percent muslim society was were shattered. I wondered why i left the west? And when i saw westerners drinking on muslim soil, i grieved with shame and anger and wanted them westerners to leave.

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  17. Anonymous4/3/09 13:12

    Hatred spreading last anon. beware. hatred!!! bababaaaaa

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  18. Anonymous4/3/09 19:09

    satan! satan! satan!

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  19. Anonymous9/3/09 15:19

    Excellent article. When would we wake up to realise that going against Allah's commandment will only lead to hellfire. Does one think he/she can bear the hellfire, when even the prick of a needle on this earth is looked at with hesitancy? Please, obey Allah and His messenger.

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  20. Anonymous5/4/09 13:04

    Maldives is paradise, you can get anything you wish in here...heaven on earth

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  21. Anonymous9/5/09 00:40

    Peer pressure — it’s more than just a phase that young people go through.

    Whether it leads to pink hair or body piercing, peer pressure is a powerful reality and many adults do not realize its effects.

    It can be a negative force in the lives of children and adolescents, often resulting in their experimentation with tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs.

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  22. Anonymous9/5/09 00:43

    For many parents, bringing up the subject of alcohol is no easy matter. Your young teen may try to dodge the discussion, and you yourself may feel unsure about how to proceed.

    To boost your chances for a productive conversation, take some time to think through the issues you want to discuss before you talk with your child.

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  23. Anonymous9/5/09 00:44

    Ask your young teen what he or she knows about alcohol and what he or she thinks about teen drinking.

    Ask your child why he or she thinks kids drink.

    Listen carefully without interrupting.

    Not only will this approach help your child to feel heard and respected, but it can serve as a natural “lead-in” to discussing alcohol topics.

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  24. Anonymous9/5/09 00:46

    Important Facts About Alcohol. Although many kids believe they already know everything about alcohol, myths and misinformation abound.

    Here are some important facts to share:

    Alcohol is a powerful drug that slows down the body and mind.

    It impairs coordination; slows reaction time; and impairs vision, clear thinking, and judgment.

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  25. Anonymous9/5/09 00:47

    A 12-ounce can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and 1.5 ounces of hard liquor all contain the same amount of alcohol and have the same effects on the body and mind.

    On average, it takes 2 to 3 hours for a single drink to leave the body’s system.

    Nothing can speed up this process, including drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, or “walking it off.”

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  26. Anonymous9/5/09 00:49

    People tend to be very bad at judging how seriously alcohol has affected them.

    That means many individuals who drive after drinking think they can control a car—but actually cannot.

    Anyone can develop a serious alcohol problem, including a teenager. The “Magic Potion” Myth.

    The media’s glamorous portrayal of alcohol encourages many teens to believe that drinking will make them popular, attractive, happy, and “cool.”

    Research shows that teens who expect such positive effects are more likely to drink at early ages.

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  27. Anonymous9/5/09 00:52

    In talking with your child about reasons to avoid alcohol, stay away from scare tactics.

    Most young teens are aware that many people drink without problems, so it is important to discuss the consequences of alcohol use without overstating the case.

    For example, you can talk about the dangers of riding in a car with a driver who has been drinking without insisting that “all kids who ride with drinkers get into crashes.”

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  28. Anonymous9/5/09 00:53

    Some good reasons that teens shouldn’t drink:

    YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO AVOID ALCOHOL. Be sure to clearly state your own expectations regarding your child’s drinking and to establish consequences for breaking rules.

    Your values and attitudes count with your child, even though he or she may not always show it.

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  29. Anonymous9/5/09 00:56

    DRINKING IS ILLEGAL. Because alcohol use, getting caught may mean trouble with the authorities.

    Even if getting caught doesn’t lead to police action, the parents of your child’s friends may no longer permit them to associate with your child.

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  30. Anonymous9/5/09 00:57

    DRINKING CAN BE DANGEROUS.

    One of the leading causes of teen deaths is motor vehicle crashes involving alcohol.

    Drinking also makes a young person more vulnerable to sexual assault and unprotected sex.

    And while your teen may believe he or she wouldn’t engage in hazardous activities after drinking, point out that because alcohol impairs judgment, a drinker is very likely to think such activities won’t be dangerous.

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  31. Anonymous9/5/09 01:01

    SIX WAYS TO SAY 'NO!'

    1. No thanks.

    2. I don’t feel like it—do you have any soda?

    3. Alcohol’s NOT my thing.

    4. Are you talking to me? FORGET it.

    5. Why do you keep pressuring me when I’ve said NO?

    6. Back off!

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  32. Anonymous9/5/09 01:04

    Certain children are more likely than others to drink heavily and encounter alcohol-related difficulties, including health, school, legal, family, and emotional problems.

    Kids at highest risk for alcohol-related problems are those who:

    *Begin using alcohol or other drugs before the age of 15.
    *Have a parent who is a problem drinker or an alcoholic.
    *Have close friends who use alcohol and/or other drugs.
    *Have been aggressive, antisocial, or hard to control from an early age.
    *Have experienced childhood abuse and/or other major traumas.
    *Have current behavioral problems and/or are failing at school.
    *Have parents who do not support them, do not communicate openly with them, and do not keep track of their behavior or whereabouts.
    *Experience ongoing hostility or rejection from parents and/or harsh, inconsistent discipline.

    The more of these experiences a child has had, the greater the chances that he or she will develop problems with alcohol.

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  33. Anonymous9/5/09 01:06

    Having one or more risk factors does not mean that your child definitely will develop a drinking problem.

    It does suggest, however, that you may need to act now to help protect your youngster from later problems.

    For example, if you have not been openly communicating with your child, it will be important to develop new ways of talking and listening to each other.

    Or, if your child has serious behavioral difficulties, you may want to seek help from your child’s school counselor, physician, and/or a mental health professional.

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