News in brief: arrangements made for lawmakers to meet constituents

Constituents invited to visit MPs

Arrangements have been made for constituents to meet with lawmakers at the People’s Majlis building in Malé, Secretary General Fathmath Niusha told the press on Sunday.

The members’ service section of the Majlis administration will facilitate meetings upon request, she said.

One-time bus tickets discontinued 

The Maldives Ports Limited has decided to stop issuing one-time tickets for bus transport between the capital Malé, its suburb Hulhumalé and the airport island Hulhulé.

One-time passengers like tourists will also have to purchase the rechargeable smart card to use the bus starting from November 1st.

A rechargeable “TouchLink” card costs MVR 20 and a one-way journey between each of the islands costs MVR 10.

Businessman handed two-month sentence for tax evasion

Fuad Zahir, former president of the NGO Maldives Trade Union, has been handed a two-month prison sentence for failing to pay taxes owed to Maldives Inland Revenue Authority.

Fuad failed to pay MIRA in accordance with a previous order by the court and would face a two months of jail time since it is a repeat offense, Judge Hassan Faheem Ibrahim ruled last week.

Twenty-six recipients for this year’s National Awards

Five people will be awarded with National Awards of Honour and 21 people with National Awards of Recognition on Monday night, according to the president’s office. 

The recipients were chosen by a committee selected by the president. The award ceremony is held annually to coincide with the  Maldives National Day, which is marked on the first day of the Rabi ul-Awwal month under the lunar calendar. 

Café licensed to deceased persons

The Malé City Council has revoked a license issued to operate a café in the capital after discovering that the application had been submitted in the name of two deceased persons.

The case has been filed with police for a criminal investigation, the council tweeted on Saturday.

The ‘Malé Town Café’ in the ground floor of the Vaadhoo house in the Machchangoalhi ward was licensed on September 11. The application was made in the names of the late Hawwa Mohamed and Ibrahim Rasheed.

Weekly police statistics

Today on Twitter

Maldives has a growing entrepreneurship ecosystem which has the potential to create sustainable solutions for the communities and here's your chance to contribute to its development and change for the better!

Apply here: https://t.co/TiBOKFg3MD@MoEDmv @YouthCoLab pic.twitter.com/qzpvJKf4wu

— UNDP Maldives (@UNDPMaldives) October 27, 2019

Closely monitoring ongoing road project pic.twitter.com/2ChHMx0SVC

— Fuvahmulah City Council (@FVMCouncil) October 27, 2019

We are so excited for the "Heroes of Life" Talk and "Soulscape" Photo Exhibition next week by the acclaimed photojournalist @GmbAkash in the Maldives! https://t.co/QxLiIThpW7

— Fine Art Maldives (@FineArtMaldives) October 27, 2019

Highlights from the last day of @JATATokyo 2019, Japan's biggest #tourism fair. Thank you all who visited the #Maldives Stand this year. 🇲🇻#TEJ #JATA2019 #VisitMaldives #SunnySideofLife pic.twitter.com/Eu5LRaEptf

— Visit Maldives (@visitmaldives) October 27, 2019

Hon. President Mohamed Nasheed, MP Speaker of the People’s Majlis and members of the Parliament attends a presentation held by @MantaTrust on Oceanic Manta Research. pic.twitter.com/tCPIuNqJpj

— People's Majlis (@mvpeoplesmajlis) October 27, 2019

Congrats Kudo Maldives on winning a total of five medals in 11th Akshay Kumar International Invitational Kudo Tournament. Great performance from all athletes. 🥇🥇🥈 🥈 🥉 pic.twitter.com/N6zw3RlpCA

— Ahmed Mahloof (@AhmedMahloof) October 27, 2019

Congratulations 👏🎉 Inspector of Police Abdulla Firushan Ali for winning Bronze Medal in the PI 240 category at the 11th Akshay Kumar International Kudo Tournament, India. pic.twitter.com/Q6ROV1lIy8

— Maldives Police (@PoliceMv) October 27, 2019

We welcomed Bahrain's flagship carrier @GulfAir to @VelanaAirport with style. The 5 time weekly flights from #Bahrain to #Maldives will surely boost tourism & trade between the two countries and benefit the region. We wish @GulfAir success in their future endeavors. pic.twitter.com/k6aRiweQT7

— MACL (@MACLmedia) October 27, 2019

#InktoberDay23: Ancient

Since ancient times, lacquer work has continued to portray the creativity of Maldivian craftsmen.

Sadly, such traditional handicraft work are slowly dying out. One way to revive this art is through the engagement of youth.#Inktober2019 #Intobermv pic.twitter.com/w25I67WQQw

— UNDP Maldives (@UNDPMaldives) October 27, 2019

Mistreatment or abuse of children is a serious offence and requires prompt response. Immediate action has been taken the moment it became known. Student safety will always be our #1 priority. https://t.co/OUvoMKSiJX

— Aishath Ali (@aisthly) October 24, 2019