Fines waived for fishing vessels
The government has also waived traffic fines and released inmates ahead of the presidential election.
17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
The government has decided to write off fines imposed over non-payment for engines and fishing vessels provided by the fisheries ministry with long-term payment plans.
The “compassionate” President Abdulla Yameen will offer boat owners an opportunity to settle the payments in instalments over one or two years, Fisheries Minister Dr Mohamed Shainee tweeted with a campaign hashtag Friday.
The presidential election is due to take place on September 23.
Earlier this month, the economic development ministry abolished the annual fee for vessels smaller than nine metres and waived accrued fines.
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