Bandidhoo Council Orders Removal of Fishing Equipment Left in Harbor Area

The Bandidhoo Island Council has issued an official announcement requesting the removal of all personal fishing gear left around the island's harbor area by September 30, 2026, as part of efforts to keep the waterfront clean and organized.

According to the council notice, equipment left along the beach sides and within the palm trees facing the harbor—including fiberglass boxes, anchors, ropes, tanks, barrels, water pumps, engines, and generators—is spoiling the visual aesthetic of the waterfront. Boat owners and local fishermen have been advised to remove their items before the set deadline.

For residents who lack adequate space on their private properties to store these items, the council highlighted that temporary storage will be arranged between "Addoobey Erey Magu" and the boat slipway area, subject to council guidance.

The authority warned that any equipment remaining in the harbor area past September 30, 2026, will be treated as ownerless property and disposed of under the council's custody.