Re: Expert on Violence
Thanks. Our police community relations are not well developed on gang violence issues. We can learn from the caribbean experience. I will discuss it with our police. Thanks. Waheed.
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Thank you. I will talk to my colleagues and let you know our needs. Best regards. Waheed.
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I will send a person or team , whatever you prefer., if you were to find it helpful. as you can see the caribean is unfortunately well versed in this area,
according to the local experts. , it seems that the more statistics and data you have on the types of crimes, the better as it allows prevention as opposed to calculating reactions. , not my field, but..
Dear Jeffrey,
Sorry it has taken a few days for me to get back to you. I am attaching a TOR for the expert we need.
Can I also ask you for some advice. My finance minister is trying to borrow about 300 million in the open debt market. He says the best he can get is at 6 percent. Currently we are selling 3 monthT Bills to commercial banks here at 7 percent. Do you think it makes better sense for us to go for international borrowing as he suggests.
Due to budget difficulties, we are also putting up a few islands for lease for up to 50 years. Let me know in case you any others are interested. Most people develop luxury resorts but few are now building luxury houses.
Thanks
Waheed
I will find someone to help on the crime issue, i need more info in the debt matter, you finance minister can send me his wish list.
Hi
I talked to our finance minister. He is looking around to borrow upto 500 million dollars to be repaid over a ten year period preferably with a grace period of one year. Would be very helpful to know what can be expected under the current market conditions.
Thanks you.
Warm regards.
Waheed.
We will provide sovereign guarantee and secure the loan through taxes and non tax revenue. We can raise departure tax and tourism GST from current 6 percent to 10 percent.
Maldives has never defaulted on any loans so far.
Law requires that we have this approves by parliament before we receive a loan. Waheed.
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depends on how secured.. airport tax.? fees paid by iata , ?
can we schedule some time during your ny trip.?
Jeffrey, I will be there from 22nd thru 27th. Pse. Let me know when it will be convenient for you. I am available anytime but evening is preferable.
Best regards.
Waheed.