The Minister of Information and Arts of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, says that 38 private parties have requested for broadcasting permits in Maldives. Speaking in a meeting held to discuss establishing a media association in Maldives, Nasheed said that within a couple of months those who are interested in investing in broadcasting will be licenced.
“We are in the last stage of preparations to allow private parties to broadcast in Maldives. A bill on broadcasting has been drafted. Before the end of October the bill will enter the Majlis [General Assembly]. In the roadmap of reforms of President Gayoom regulating the sector was set as a goal that will be achieved before October 31” said Nasheed.
(Source: Haama Daily)
