Expatriate musicians cannot have permanent jobs: labor ministry

MALE, Jan 26 (HNS) - The labor ministry has announced that no expatriate musicians or bands can be permitted to work in Maldives on a permanent basis. The ministry said that performers for temporary events such as shows and carnivals, and music teachers are not included in this bill. The Ministry did not comment upon the reasons for the basis of this new law. Apparently, foreign musicians are usually associated with tourist resorts. It can be noted that several resorts have sent home their expatriate musicians even before this law was passed.