islanders. However the government has taken some actions to prevent this problem and an area of about 50 feet has been reclaimed around the island in 2006. Transport The island has a natural harbor with comparatively easy access and during early 1960 a jetty was erected which was made of woods and limestone composed from coral. During late 1990s the islanders constructed a small harbor for loading and unloading of goods and to facilitate easy transportation. However, due to increased economic activities and due to raise in number of larger fishing vessels, during the Government of President Mohamed Nasheed, construction of a new harbor was initiated under the government safe harbor project. On 7 February 2011 Ministry of Finance and Treasury announced to find a contractor for the project and the project was awarded to MT Højgaard. The construction work was fully completed on early 2012 and was formally opened for operation on 6 May 2012. Gallery References Islands of the Maldives