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A 20-year-old Maldivian youth died on October 6, 2026, due to severe head injuries sustained after falling from the 15th floor of Amaan Udhares Tower 8 in Hulhumalé Phase 2. On the same day, a Chinese couple who went swimming at D. Kandima Resort were already deceased when brought to the D. Atoll Hospital after drowning. Immigration announced on October 6, 2026, that following the receipt of a shipment of passport booklets that had been halted due to an issue with a German supplier's machine, passport issuance services would return to normal next week. Physical work has commenced on the 18.98 million Rufiyaa finger jetty project undertaken by MTCC to alleviate congestion at the Malé North Harbour. In Sh. Noomaraa, the "Ziyaaraiy Beach" picnic area, developed jointly by the council and residents, was completed and opened to the public. A 'Magey Suvaalu' program was held in Lh. Hinnavaru to share residents' concerns with the government. Additionally, the difficulties faced by the family of special needs child Looza, as well as the concerns of Maldivians detained in foreign prisons, were highlighted.
A person falling from Tower 8 of Amaan Udhares in Hulhumalé Phase 2 was reported to the police today at around 14:26 in the afternoon, and the 20-year-old Maldivian male youth who fell in the incident has passed away. Police informed that the young man is believed to have fallen from the 15th floor of the building, and the hospital confirmed that he was already deceased when brought to the hospital. Police are currently investigating this matter further to determine the cause of the incident.
It has been announced that passport issuance services will return to normal within the coming week following the receipt of a new stock of passport booklets. With the receipt of the passport booklet stock, all necessary preparations are currently underway to provide the service fully as before. With this change, starting next week, citizens will be able to obtain passports normally again without any difficulty.
Two tourists swimming at Kandima Maldives resort in Dhaalu Atoll drowned and died on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. It is learned that a woman and a man died in this incident, and they drowned while swimming near the resort. While relevant authorities are investigating the incident, such tragic drowning incidents occurring while swimming across various regions of the Maldives have been noted recently.
MTCC has commenced the physical work of constructing a finger jetty in the area where speedboats dock at the north harbour of Malé; this project is being carried out with the aim of reducing harbour congestion and resolving the difficulties faced by sea travellers during boarding and disembarking. The company informed that once the jetty work is completed and brought into service, it will provide a permanent solution to the issue of having to cross from one vessel to another to board speedboats anchored outside. Additionally, this project will bring significant convenience for travellers and the general public using the harbour to travel safely.
Information revealed on 6 October 2026 regarding the plight of the family of Looya, a child with special needs, highlighted the magnitude of the challenges facing the family. According to reports, the family is enduring immense hardship in securing treatment and basic necessities for Looya. Additionally, to ensure the well-being and safety of the child who requires special assistance, the family has urgently appealed for swift support from the community and relevant authorities.
Arrangements have been made to hold the 'Magey Suvaalu' program, aimed at the public, in Lhaviyani Atoll Hinnavaru on 6 October 2026. This program is an initiative planned to be held on the island with the objective of addressing various questions and concerns among the citizens, engaging in direct dialogue, and providing information. Furthermore, it was noted that this program will provide an opportunity for the residents of Hinnavaru to raise their voices and ask questions regarding various sectors.
A special report compiled regarding the durations being spent by Maldivian citizens detained in foreign prisons was released on October 6, 2026. This report highlighted the conditions of Maldivians serving sentences for various offenses and those detained pending trial in prisons across various countries abroad, along with details of the days they have spent in detention. Furthermore, the report shed light on the importance of providing the necessary legal assistance and consular services to such individuals.
"Ziyaaraiy Beach", developed in Sh. Noomaraa, has been officially opened and made available for public use. This project is an important initiative carried out to establish a pleasant environment for the island's residents and visitors. With the development and opening of this area, the island's beachfront has been further enhanced for families and children to relax and for holding various social activities. The establishment of such a facility on the island is a major advancement for community life as well as in terms of tourism.
