A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
On 1st September, “Project Guardian” was launched by the Maldives Police Service, a project relevant to the police’s responsibility in ending all forms of violence against women and children. When we have a look at the monthly crime statistics by Maldives Police, domestic violence has decreased in October compared to September by nearly a half. […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih addressed the Maldives Police Service (MPS) this evening, during his visit to Iskandhar Koshi. The President expressed his pleasure at being able to directly address the hardworking individuals of the MPS, after being unable to for so long, while the COVID-19 pandemic had been at its height within the country. He […]
Police Spokesperson Izmia Zahir has been dismissed from her post effective from 1st June 2020, announced Maldives Police Service. Police Media Centre will be temporarily led by Superintended of Police Yoonus Sobah, and daily information operations will be conducted by Chief Station inspector Athifa Hassan. Maldives Police Service expressed their gratitude for the valuable work […]
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the most fundamental duty of the Maldives Police Force has always been ensuring the complete protection of every Maldivian citizen and serving each person with the utmost care and consideration. He made the statement this morning in his address to the nation to commemorate the 87th anniversary of […]
Maldives Police Service has introduced an online portal to report complaints amid the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives. Police Commissioner Mohamed Hameed has stated that they have introduced an online portal to lodge complaints as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19. He further added that this portal is for reporting all […]
Six people were brutally killed in the Maldives in 2017 despite a low rate of crime compared to the previous year, police statistics have shown. According to the stats, 12,745 cases were reported last year in comparison to the 13,580 cases reported in 2016. Theft was the most reported crime in 2017, at 3,503 incidents, […]