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Female inmates of Maafushi Prison celebrates Women’s Day

The female inmates and remanded persons at Maafushi Prison of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today celebrated the International Women’s Day.

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Special Religious programme for female inmates at Maafushi Prison

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has yesterday started a religious programme named “Fanaaru – towards a peaceful destination through the light of knowledge” in collaboration with Ministry of Islamic Affairs.

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A new batch of “Certificate 1 in Computer Application” starts at Maafushi Prison

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today commenced the sixth batch of Certificate 1 in Computer Application at Maafushi Prison.

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Prison officers participate in the cleaning of mosquito breeding grounds at K. Maafushi

Prison officers from Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) have participated in the cleaning and destroying mosquito breeding grounds in the Maafushi island. The event was organised by the Maafushi Health Centre.

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Special Management Unit inaugurated at Maafushi Prison

The new Special Management Unit built at the Maafushi Prison of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has been inaugurated today by Hon. Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla.

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MCS commences Basic Training Programme for the 24th batch

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today commenced the “Custodial Management and Security” programme for the sixth batch of new recruits at Maafushi Prison.

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“The Nelson Mandela Rules” training programme commences for prison officers

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) in collaboration with UNODC and Ministry of Home Affairs have started “The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (The Nelson Mandela Rules)” training programme for the first batch for prison officers yesterday.

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“Certificate 1 in House Wiring and Electrician” course begins for the sixth batch

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has begun the “Certificate 1 in House Wiring and Electrician” course for the sixth batch at Maafushi Prison yesterday. The course is mainly targeted for inmates.

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MCS starts Diploma in Correctional Management course for the third batch

Institute for Correctional Studies (ICOST) of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has commenced Diploma in Correctional Management Course for the third batch as part of its efforts to develop prison officers.

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MCS conducts “Commissioned Officers’ Refresher Programme” for senior management

Institute for Correctional Studies (ICOST) of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has conducted “Commissioned Officers’ Refresher Programme” for the senior management at Maafushi Prison.

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Certificate 2 in Essential Agriculture course begins for the first batch with 18 female inmates

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today started Certificate 2 in Essential Agriculture for the first batch at Maafushi Prison.

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MCS holds certificate-awarding ceremony for three trainings conducted in collaboration with UNODC

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today held a certificate-awarding ceremony at Maafushi Prison to conclude three training programmes conducted for prison officers in collaboration with United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

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