MWSC Chairperson Shamhooza Ahmed Dismissed from Post
The Chairperson of Male’ Water and Sewerage Company Limited, Shamhooza Ahmed, has been dismissed from…
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Maldives and UNODC Convene Regional Workshop on Trafficking Data
A regional workshop in Hulhumalé has placed renewed attention on the need for stronger data…
April Revenue Holds Steady at MVR 2.63 Billion Despite Tourism-Linked Declines
The state collected MVR 2.63 billion in revenue in April 2026, broadly holding last year’s…
New Bill Seeks Privacy Rules for Maldives’ Digital Systems
The Maldives is moving towards a formal legal regime for digital privacy, as the government…
President Muizzu Defends Dollar Policy as BML Tightens Foreign Currency Controls
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has defended the government’s handling of the dollar shortage and limits…
President Says USD 50 Million India Loan Due in May Has Been Repaid
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the government has repaid a USD 50 million loan…
Gov’t Sets Six-Month Timeline for Undocumented Worker Deportations
The government has set a six-month timeline to intensify deportation operations targeting undocumented foreign workers,…
Gov’t Claims Debt Repayments Did Not Affect US Dollar Reserves
Chief Government Spokesperson Mohamed Hussain Shareef said debt repayments made over the past month did…
Economic Minister Says STO Bunkering Revenue Nears MVR 1 Billion
STO’s bunkering service has generated close to MVR 1 billion in revenue since its launch,…
Malé Taxi App to Launch Within a Week, Economic Minister Says
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed said the mobile application developed for the…
International Seminar on Social Security Sustainability Opens in Maldives
An international seminar in the Maldives is bringing regional attention to the financial pressures facing…
Former PCB President Mohamed Anas Appointed MIFCO Managing Director
Former Privatization and Corporatization Board President Mohamed Anas has been appointed Managing Director and Chief…
President Calls for Wider Employment Access in Workers’ Day Message
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said the Government is seeking to expand skills training, regulate…
MACL Cuts Jet Fuel Price Following Government Discussions
Maldives Airports Company Limited has reduced the price of jet fuel at Velana International Airport…
Maldives Begins Work on National Fuel Reserve Amid Middle East Tensions
The Maldives has begun work to establish a national fuel reserve as the government continues…
14 New Cabinet Members Confirmed by Parliament
Parliament has approved the 14 newly appointed Cabinet members following a vote held during today’s…
Gov’t Seeks MVR 2.6 Billion Through New Treasury Bill Issuance
The government has opened subscriptions for a new series of Treasury Bills totalling more than…
Dr Ali Azwar Appointed STELCO Managing Director as Leadership Changes Continue
Dr Ali Azwar has been appointed Managing Director of the State Electric Company (STELCO), marking…
PayPal Integration Moves Closer as Government Pursues Digital Payments Access
Efforts to connect the Maldives to global digital payment systems are nearing a critical milestone,…
Digital Summit Highlights Citizen-Led Approach to Maldives’ Transformation Agenda
A national push to digitise public services and governance took centre stage as the Maldives…
Fenaka Points to Heat and Usage Patterns as Power Bills Climb
Rising electricity bills across the Maldives are being driven by higher consumption linked to extreme…
MVR 3.3bn Settled to Local Vendors Over Six Months
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said today that MVR 3.3 billion in outstanding dues have been…
Minister Signals Review of Taxi Loan Scheme as Repayment Pressure Mounts
Concerns over the viability of the “Taxi Nafa” loan scheme have intensified as borrowers continue…
Hussain Shafeeq Named CEO, Managing Director of Maldives Ports Limited
Hussain Shafeeq has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Maldives Ports…