Dede Sophie

The Maldives is known for its gorgeous white sand beaches, crystal clear oceans and vibrant wildlife, making it a popular destination for a luxurious, relaxing break. It can be easy to eat vegan in the Maldives provided that you plan ahead and communicate with resorts and restaurants. Here are three tips for having a successful trip to the Maldives as a vegan. #1. Contact your resort in advance! The luxurious resorts in the Maldives are keen to provide a bespoke and indulgent experience for every guest. With this in mind, you’ll find that many are happy to cater to vegan diets if they have plenty of prior warning. The popularity of veganism has grown dramatically over the last decade and it continues to rise. There are currently around 79 million vegans worldwide , which means demand for vegan dining options is higher than ever. Lots of resorts in the Maldives are clued into this demand and already have an excellent range of vegan dishes on their menus. Some even have dedicated vegan r

 A female officer was amongst seven officers promoted recently by PNG  Police Commissioner David Manning at the Police Headquarters in the National Capital District. The female is Mt Hagen Police Station Commander, Policewoman Inspector Maureen Undaba, who was elevated to the rank of Senior Inspector. Female officer amongst seven promoted by PNG Commissioner Manning Six of the seven officers flew into Port Moresby yesterday from around the country to receive their promotion. The seven are: • NCD Metropolitan Commander Chief Inspector Silva Sika to Superintendent; • Western Highlands Provincial Police Commander Superintendent John Sagom to Chief Superintendent; • Simbu Provincial Police Commander Chief Inspector Epenes Nili to Superintendent; • North Fly acting Provincial Police Commander Senior Inspector Oena Afeke to Chief Inspector and confirmed as PPC North Fly; • Porgera Police Station Commander Senior Inspector Martin Kelei to Chief Inspector; and • Rural Commander Eastern Highlan

Almost 70 years after the model was first produced, Mercedes-Benz is launching the latest version of the Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster, writes Brian Byrne. It’s not for many — the €238,395 opening price tag will see to that — but it does represent for some the latest iteration of their dream car. The soft-top roof can be opened and closed at speeds of up to 60km/h. At start, the entry engine outputs 381hp, and two 4.0 V8 biturbo engines are available with 476hp or 585hp — 0 to 100 km/h times of under four seconds in each case.  A Formula 1-inspired hybrid with an electric motor at the rear axle will follow. Fully variable all-wheel drive is standard. Dream on.