Category: News in Brief

Police raids two safari boat and seize alcohol bottles stored against regulations

Police have raided two safari boats docked at Hulhumale’ and seized alcohol bottles that were stored in the safari boats in violation of the regulations.

According to police, last night (24 December 2013) at about 7:55 pm police raided two safari boats named ‘Handhu’ and Handhu falhi’ after receiving information that these boats have been trading alcohol illegally.

Police said that a total of 106 bottles of alcohol and 784 cans were seized in the operation.

The bottles and cans seized by the police were stored in violation to the regulation on usage of alcohol and poke.

No arrests were made during the operation, however, police said the Drug Enforcement Department was investigating the case.

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Police launches special program to make Hulhumale’ peaceful and crime free

Police have launched a joint special program with the Hulhumale’ Development Corporation (HDC) to make Hulhumale’ a peaceful place for visitors and residents of Hulhumale’.

The program which was launched today will continue until 14 January.

According to the police, there will be special programs conducted to ensure that the streets of Hulhumale’ are peaceful for pedestrians and vehicles.

The police is to increase patrolling around the areas of ferry terminal and different areas of Hulhumale’ and also said they will try to stop crimes before they occur.

Police will try not to give opportunity to park motorbikes in violation to the regulations.

Furthermore, the police said that they will work together with the Hulhumale’ Development Corporation to install street lights on streets that are dark.

On December 10, the police established a 100 day road-map and started implementing it in order to strengthen the work of police and to gain the trust of the people.

The road-map was based on four main strategies which seek to increase and enhance operational activities, conduct activities to curb crime, enhance and hasten investigations, and improve the police institution.

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Police to organize camp for adolescents

Maldives Police Services have announced that it will be conducting a camp for adolescent children in the island of Feydhoo Finolhu.

Titled “Blues for Youth”, the camp is targeted for children between the ages of 15 and 18. It will be conducted from January 5 to 9, 2014.

Police said that preference in candidate selection will be given to applicants who are in school cadets or have previously been in the cadet corps.

Police stated that the camp will focus on broadening the role of youth in national activities, to build a healthy young generation, to prepare them for the job market and to facilitate opportunities to strengthen assertiveness.

Among various other lessons, those attending the camp will learn fighting skills, self-defense, and how to use police equipment.

In addition to this, participants will also be given the opportunity to observe how forensics and investigative work is carried out, engage in sports and entertainment activities, and a “special moment with the Police Commissioner”.

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President appoints five Deputy Ministers

President Abdulla Yameen has appointed five additional deputy ministers on Wednesday, adding to five other political appointments this week alone.

Hussain Haneef has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Education.

Ikram Hassan has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Ministry of Transport and Communication

Deputy Minister Adam Zalif has been transferred from Ministry of Economic Development to Ministry of Health and Gender.

Akhthar Haleem has been appointed Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy.

Hussain Zaamir has been appointed Deputy Minister of Finance and Treasury.

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Man arrested on Fuvamulak with suspected illegal drugs

Police have arrested a man from Fuvamulak with suspected illegal drugs.

According to the police, he was arrested on 23 December 2013 while he was inside Fuvamulak Hospital. Officers found four packets containing suspected illegal drugs inside the pocket of his jeans.

Fuvamulak Police Station is further investaging the case.

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Government appoints foreign secretary, state minister, deputy ministers

President Abdulla Yameen has appointed individuals to additional political positions this week.

Dr. Ali Naseer Mohamed has been appointed as Foreign Secretary. He was previously serving as Additional Secretary at the Foreign Ministry.

Jumhooree Party’s council member Fuad Gasim – who remains a State Minister – has been transferred from Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture to Ministry of Health and Gender.

The President also appointed three new Deputy Ministers.

Fathimath Inaya has been appointed to the post of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. She formerly served as Joint Secretary in the same ministry.

Mohamed Mahir has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Health and Gender.

Dr. Aishath Muneeza has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Islamic Affairs. She studied for a doctorate in law at International Islamic University of Malaysia.

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Maldivian arrested in Trivandrum, India

The Foreign Ministry has confirmed on Tuesday that a Maldivian citizen has been arrested in Trivandrum, India.

The Ministry stated that the Maldivian Consulate in Trivandrum had been notified of the arrest on December 17 by the Medical College Police Station, and that the arrest was made on charges of breaching the Passport Law and Foreigners Registration Amendment Law of India.

On the day of arrest, the Maldivian’s case was heard at the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court. According to the Ministry, the family of the detainee is now seeking possibilities of having the person released on bail.

The ministry stated that it is closely observing the matter through the Maldivian Consulate in Trivandrum, and that it will provide all possible cooperation and assistance within the boundaries of law.

The Ministry declined from providing details of the detainee’s identity.

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President reconstitutes board of National Drug Agency

President Abdulla Yameen has reconstituted the board of the National Drug Agency, naming newly appointed Deputy Minister of Gender and Health Mohamed Mahir as the Chair.

In addition to Mahir, Deputy Youth Minister Naif Shaukath, President’s Office Legal Affairs Secretary Aishath Bisham, Ministry of Home Affairs Executive Director Hamid Yoosuf, Minstry of Education Director General Fathimath Azza, Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ali Shahid Mohamed, Maldives Police Services (MPS) Chief Inspector Mohamed Rasheed, Assistant Commissioner of Customs Aminath Rasheedha, Deputy Controller of Immigration Abdulla Waheed, and Mohamed Zubair from Journey – a non-governmental organization working against drug abuse – constitute the board.

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Home Ministry announces events to commemorate 2004 tsunami

The government has announced it will mark “Unity Day” to commemorate the tsunami disaster of 2004 and to strengthen bonds between citizens. As in the past 8 years, the Home Ministry has announced that one minute of silence will be observed on the streets on Thursday morning at 9:20am.

The official state event will be held in the Islamic Centre at 10:30am.

The Home Ministry has also revealed that it will be organising a nationwide cleaning program to mark the Unity Day which falls on December 26.

According to the Home Ministry, the cleaning program will be conducted on Saturday from 7:30am to 12:30pm in both Male’ and the atolls. It has extended invitations to clubs and organisations to join the event.

Clean up will be focused on specific locations selected by the island councils.

The 2004 tsunami resulted in 82 deaths and 26 missing persons in the Maldives.

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