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President sends sympathy message to Haiti

President Mohamed Nasheed has sent a message of sumpathy to the president of Haiti René Préval , following the devastating earthquake that hit the city of Port-au-Prince.

The president’s message said “It was with deep shock and sadness that I learned about the powerful earthquake that hit the city of Port-au-Prince causing loss of lives and injury to hundreds of people as well as extensive destruction to property and infrastructure’.

“The Government and people of the Maldives join me in conveying our deepest sympathy to you, the Government and the people of Haiti, and in particular, to those who were directly affected by this tragedy. We would also like to send our sincere condolences to the members of the bereaved families.”

The deadly  magnitude seven earthquake was the worst to hit Haiti in over 200 years. According to the Haitian prime minister, as many as 3 million people have been affected and 100,00 feared dead.

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Dead child found on Reethi Rah resort beach

The body of a dead child has been found on the beach of Reethi Rah Resort.

According to police the body was found this morning at 7am on the north eastern beach of the island.

The police have so far not released further details. A forensics team and the serious and organised crime unit are currently investigating the case.

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Some functions to be transfered to provinces

The cabinet has announced today that they would transfer some functions of line ministries to province offices.

According to the presidents office this would be done under management contracts between ministries and the seven province offices.

On 13 October 2009, the cabinet appointed a committee to review decentralisation and make recommendations.

Under the committee’s supervision, a team has identified the functions that can now be transfered to province management.

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Associations to receive budget only after reveiw on spending

The sports ministry has announced that the budget for sports associations will be smaller this year.

According to Haveeru, the ministry announced that funds for the association would be handed over soon, and last years spending would be taken into consideration when giving these funds.

The sports budget has been reduced because of the financial difficulties the government is in, and some sporting events may not be held this year, reports Haveeru

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Madhrasathul Aliya School closes down

Madhrasathul Aliya School has closed down after 45 years.

According to Haveeru, school principal Hussain Amir said it closed down because the court had ordered the property on which the school is built on, Henveiru Maadhooge, to be divided.

Many parents and teachers say that little notice was given to them before the school, which had 125 pupils, closed down.

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Policed arrest man in possession of drugs

Police have arrested a man in Alif Dhaal Mahibadhoo in relation to drugs charges.

The man, identified as Ali Nasru, was apprehended in possession of four packets of suspected narcotics.

Nasru had gone to pick up a package from a sea plane that landed at Vakarufathi Island Resort yesterday evening.

Police they had received a tip about Nasru and had gone to the pick up point.

When police tried to apprehend Nasru he allegedly threw the package into the sea. After recovering the package police discovered suspected narcotics inside.

The drug enforcement department and the Mahibadhoo police are currently investigating the case.

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Maldivian art displayed in UK

The first Maldivian art exhibition has been held in the UK.

According to Miadhu, the exhibition titled ‘A piece of darkness’ was held by the high commission of the Maldives in UK in collaboration with the Royal Commonwealth Society.

The exhibition which has been running since 15 December, was formally innaugrated by Lord Bilimoria, reports Miadhu.

The exhibition is set to run till the end of January, and is being held at the Royal Commonwealth Society.

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Maldivian referees receive FIFA badges

Several Maldivians who are eligible to become match officials for international football matched have received their FIFA referee badges.

Maldivians who are now FIFA officials are referee Ali Saleem and assistant referees Ahmed Ameez, Ibrahim Thaufeeq, Mohamed Anila, Mohamed Fareed and Mohamed Aslam.

At the ceremony two teenagers who completed the AFC future referee course were also awarded. They are Ismail Izhaan and Ahmed Afsah.

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