New Regulation in Maldives Mandates Propeller Guards for Excursion Vessels
The Maldivian government has announced a new regulation requiring excursion vessels to install propeller guards, aiming to enhance the conservation of whale...
Majority of Maldives’ 2024 Loans Directed to VIA Project as Debt Soars
The Maldivian government secured nine loans totalling USD 334 million (MVR 5.2 billion) in 2024, according to statistics released by the Ministry...
Development Bank of Maldives Rollout Progressing on Schedule, Says Economic Minister
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed has reaffirmed that the rollout of the Development Bank of Maldives (DBM) is progressing on schedule, despite criticism...
Operation Kurangi Collects Data on Over 25,000 Migrant Workers
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has revealed the collection of biometric data on 1,455 migrant workers during a programme conducted...
Uninhabited Islands Allocated to Councils for Economic Development
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has approved the allocation of uninhabited islands to all local councils that submitted requests, marking a significant step...
President’s Digital Vision Faces Hurdles as Public Trust Wanes
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s ambition to fully digitalise the Maldives’ healthcare and education sectors has ignited debate over whether the country is...
President Urges Citizens to Embrace Hiyaavehi Scheme for Housing Solutions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called on all Maldivians to take full advantage of the Hiyaavehi financing scheme, describing it as a...
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Bodufinolhu Now Part of L. Gan Following Presidential Decree
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially designated Bodufinolhu, an island in Laamu Atoll, under the jurisdiction of L. Gan. The change was enacted through amendments...
Ooredoo Maldives to Hold Annual General Meeting on 9th March
Ooredoo Maldives has announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Sunday, 9th March 2025, at 21:30 hrs, allowing shareholders to participate...
Slow Capital Spending Drives Maldives’ MVR 1.4 Billion Fiscal Surplus
The Ministry of Finance has released its Weekly Fiscal Developments Report for the period ending 13th February 2025, revealing that the Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR...
Maldives Ends 2024 With MVR 1.61 Billion Green Fund Balance Despite High December Spending
The latest Green Fund Report published by the Ministry of Finance and Planning shows that the Maldives Green Fund collected MVR 109.46 million in December 2024,...
Maldives to Export Tuna to China Under Free Trade Agreement
Maldivian seafood products are set to enter the Chinese market under the Maldives-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), following an agreement signed between...
