MFDA Sets Heavy Fines for Unregistered Medicine Sales
MFDA's new medicinal drugs regulation requires registration, licensing, and imposes fines up to MVR 100,000.
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President Sets 11 November 2026 Deadline for Complete Relocation of Malé Commercial Port
President Muizzu sets November 2026 deadline to relocate Malé's commercial port to Thilafushi.
MFDA Proposes Professional Rules and Penalties for Food Inspectors
The MFDA proposes conduct rules and fines up to MVR 100,000 for food inspectors.
MMA Begins Travel Survey at Airport to Gather Balance of Payments Data
MMA launches week-long airport survey collecting anonymous travel data for balance of payments statistics compilation.
MFDA Gives Pharmacies Six Months to Meet New Essential Medicine Requirements
MFDA gives pharmacies six months to meet new essential medicine stocking requirements under two-tier system.
Savaaheli Removed from Addu City Jurisdiction to Facilitate Tourism Development
President Muizzu removed Savaaheli from Addu City's jurisdiction to support tourism development in the area.
Gov’t Spending Rises 21 Percent as Fiscal Balance Swings to Deficit by Mid-July
Government spending surged 21 percent, pushing the fiscal balance into a MVR 1.54 billion deficit.
Amjad Musthafa Appointed President of Employment Tribunal
President Muizzu appoints lawyer Amjad Musthafa as President of the Employment Tribunal, taking oath today.
MPL Clears More Than 1,800 Cargo Consignments in One Week
MPL cleared 1,804 cargo consignments including essential food items during one week in July.
Maldives and ADB Review Development Programme and Future Cooperation
Maldives and ADB reviewed development programme and discussed expanding future cooperation across strategic priorities.
President appoints Fathimath Ameeza as MIRA Commissioner General of Taxation
President Muizzu appoints veteran MIRA official Fathimath Ameeza as Commissioner General of Taxation.
Five Maldivian-Owned Developers Awarded Contracts for 1,000 Hulhumalé Flats
Five Maldivian developers awarded contracts to build 1,000 affordable Hulhumalé flats for families.
State-Owned Enterprises Given Three Months to Cut Workforce by One-Third
Maldivian state-owned enterprises ordered to reduce workforce by one-third within three months to cut costs.
New State-Owned Corporation to Lead Hankede Development
New state-owned corporation established to lead Hankede integrated tourism development in Addu Atoll.
President Launches Financing Facility for Young Entrepreneurs
BML launches collateral-free youth financing facility, opens seven new branches, and introduces international account services.
Thilafushi Port Trials Offer Temporary Relief for Malé Harbour
Thilafushi port trials ease Malé harbour congestion ahead of full relocation planned by November 2027.
State Pharma Plans Longer-Term Medicine Stock Reserves
State Pharma strengthens procurement and supply systems, aiming for one-to-two-year medicine stock reserves nationwide.
Infrastructure Minister Cites Tourism Potential in Laamu Airport Decision
Government defends choosing Isdhoo-Kalaidhoo for Laamu's second airport, citing tourism potential amid Maavah residents' opposition.
Foreign Residents Account for One-Third of Maldives Population in 2026
Maldives population projections show large migrant workforce, strong gender imbalance, and continued resident concentration in…
Maldives Bureau of Statistics Seeks Public Cooperation for Household Survey
Maldives Bureau of Statistics conducts Greater Malé household survey until 21 July, seeking cooperation.
Gov’t Records MVR 976 Million Deficit by Early July
Maldives government recorded a MVR 976 million deficit as spending outpaced revenue growth.
Electronic Passport Issuance Expected to Resume in August
Maldives Immigration expects to resume electronic passport issuance in early August after securing booklets.
Addu Waste-to-Energy Facility Expected to Begin Operations in 2028
Addu's completed waste-to-energy plant awaits supporting infrastructure before beginning operations in 2028.
MIRA Revenue Rises 10.1% to MVR 2.92 Billion in June
MIRA's June revenue rose 10.1% to MVR 2.92 billion, beating forecasts on tax gains.