Employees of Rivelee Beach Restaurant in Hulhumalé Phase 1 staged a protest on 10 March 2026, raising concerns regarding their salaries.

Police Respond to Industrial Action

The Maldives Police Service received a report concerning the industrial action at approximately 15:50 on the specified date. Officers were dispatched to the scene, where they engaged with both the protesting employees and the restaurant’s management to gather information.

Ongoing Discussions and Formal Grievances

During their interaction, police ascertained that discussions between the two parties were ongoing, and that the employees’ grievances had already been lodged with relevant authorities.

Guidance on Legal Resolution and Public Order

The police advised both sides to resolve the matter in accordance with legal procedures and urged them to maintain public order, cautioning against any actions contrary to the law. No reports of disturbances or unlawful activities in connection with the protest were received by the police.