Reuters India
Police and striking workers clashed on Sunday at a luxury Maldives resort on an atoll in the Indian Ocean, police and protesters said.
The strike at the One and Only Reethi Rah resort began on Friday when the workers demanded better conditions and the transfer of a manager. Thirteen employees were fired on Saturday but refused to leave and police arrived on Sunday.
"They were beating me as they arrested me. They tied my hands at the back and pushed me on the ground," Ahmed Easa, one of about 200 workers taking part in the protest, told Reuters.
Other workers said they were beaten with batons.
About 200 guests were staying at the resort, where the cheapest room, a beach villa, costs $780 a night during the low season.
Tourism accounts for 28 percent of the Maldives' $800 million-a-year economy but many in the nation of 300,000 Sunni Muslims say that only a few people have grown wealthy from it.
Police Commissioner Ahmed Faseeh said officers briefly arrested some workers but released them.
"They have exaggerated what happened," he said.
Protesters were still on the atoll on Sunday and the resort said it was in talks with the government to resolve the strike.
It is the first accusation of heavy-handed action by police since President Mohamed Nasheed was sworn earlier this month after defeating 30-year incumbent Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who was criticised for setting police on opponents and protesters. (Writing by Bryson Hull; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Police, fired workers clash at One and Only Reethi Rah Maldives
Job Openings in Helengeli Island Resort
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Helengeli Island Resort is looking for the following position
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Electrician / AC Mechanic
Requirement or qualification:·
Posses at least two years experience in commercial or residential electrical trade.
Good Knowledge of electronic and electric equipment usage·
Knowledge of electrical systems including additions and modifications on secondary circuits·
Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace and test electrical circuits , equipments and appliances·
Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply full range of commercial and industrial maintenance·
Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures·
Ability to install and maintain motors, welding equipments, light fixtures, generators, circuits breakers and transformers.·
Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipments.·
Must be enthusiastic, a team worker and able to follow instructions·
Must be able to work on shift duty
Salary : Negotiable
Other Benefits:·
30 days annual leave with return ticket after completion of one year service·
Monthly Service charge·
Food and accommodation free·
Medical Insurance·
Company Annual bonus as per company policy
Interested candidates may forward their applications together with a recent passport photo to the following address on or before November 30, 2008:
Abddulla Adil
Helengeli Island Resort
C/o Crown Company
5th Floor, Fasmeeru Building
Male’, Maldives
Tel: (+960) 7917630
Email: hr@helengeli.net
Job Openings in Sheraton Maldives
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SHERATON HOTELS & RESORTS OPENNING THEIR FIRST RESORT IN THE MALDIVES
Marketing & Communication Manager
Sales Manager
Boat Mechanics
Laundry Mechanics
Laundry Supervisors
Housekeeping Supervisor
Waiter/Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
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