Trainees Return from Australia to Improve Maafushi

Eighteen Maldivian trainees returned from Australia last week for the purpose of improving the administration at Maafushi Prison.

Instructed according to recommendations given by the Australian Consultant, the reinforcements reportedly received practical experience in Perth, Western Australia.

The 18 trainees were the final group to receive training under the Home Affairs Ministry’s current programme to improve prison conditions, however, Deputy Minister Azim Shukoor has confirmed that the government plans to send more people abroad for training in 2007.

“Even if the plan doesn’t work out,” said Shukoor, “we will bring international experts home and conduct the training in the Maldives. We will soon start discussions on obtaining the opportunity to send people abroad for training”.