A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
According to statistics by Maldives Police Service, theft and domestic violence cases reported during August have reduced compared to the month of July. While a total of 30 cases of domestic violence and 275 cases of theft were reported in July, the numbers have decreased to 21 domestic cases and 258 theft cases. This month […]
With the reopening of Maldives’ border amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, all the key stakeholders of the tourism industry have been working together in implementing precautionary measures. Following the Ministry of Tourism circular on 10th August 2020 regarding PCR tests for departing tourists, National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) together with the Ministry of Tourism, Housing […]
Save The Beach Maldives will be hosting its annual event at Villimale’ on the 18th of November 2017. This year, the event has been named ‘Moodhu Majaa’ and in addition to environment and awareness initiatives, it will also feature many educational and enjoyable activities to celebrate the occasion of the NGO’s 10th Anniversary. Moodhu Majaa […]
Aminath Suzee, Chief Inspector of Police in Male, with colleagues (PRNewsfoto/Maldives Police Force) The Maldives has the highest percentage of female police officers in south-east Asia and, according to two serving Chief Inspectors, that figure is set to rise within the next few years. “We are actively trying to encourage more females in the service,” […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 10th October 2017. The following is a loose translation: MoniCon’s order was implemented when dangerous and violent criminals were loose on the streets, smartly avoiding the ‘trap’ that were set up on to catch them and lock them in a strong legal ‘cage’ to control […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on vfp.mv website on 1st October 2017. The following is a loose translation: In the past four years, the number of gang-related murders and violence had escalated to record heights. During the past two weeks, gang violence had claimed the lives of several young people. This triggered loud calls […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 30th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: Is Malé safe anymore? Who is there to guarantee the safe return from a visit to a corner shop without getting stabbed in the throat or chest? In the capital city Malé, which has become a […]