STELCO Recognises Graduates of Women’s Electrician Training Programme
STELCO has awarded certificates to women who completed its Beginners’ Electrician Course, a programme aimed…
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Relocation of Malé Commercial Harbour Expected to Take a Decade
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has confirmed that the long-planned relocation of Malé’s congested commercial harbour…
Magey Saafu Raajje Symposium Opens in Gan to Shape Waste Management Strategies
A national symposium aimed at strengthening long-term waste management across the Maldives has opened in…
Utility Upgrades Continue as Fenaka Increases Power Capacity Across the Islands
Fenaka Corporation Limited has expanded its power generation and utility services across dozens of islands…
Gov’t Backs Commercial Poultry Farming Initiative in Kinolhas
A commercial poultry farming programme is set to begin in Kinolhas, marking a new step…
Maldives Signs MoU with ILO to Implement Decent Work Country Programme 2025–2031
The Maldives has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Labor Organization to implement…
All International Airports in the Maldives to Introduce E-Gates in 2026
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that all international airports in the Maldives will be…
Gov’t Sets Out Tourism and Fisheries Priorities for Underserved Regions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that work will soon begin in atolls with the…
Gov’t Rules Out Supplementary Budget as Minister Stresses Fiscal Discipline
The Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer, has assured Parliament that the government will…
“Housing for All” Policy Released, Outlining Land and Flat Allocation
The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure yesterday publicised policies for the “Housing for All”…
In the Maldives, the Most Powerful Keep Escaping the Conversation
President Mohamed Muizzu’s Republic Day remarks revealed more than a simple observation about misconduct in…
Delays in Tax Litigation Leave MVR 1 Billion Unrecovered, MIRA Tells Parliament
About MVR 1 billion owed to the state remains unrecovered because it is tied up…
MMA Advises Phased Salary Hikes to Ease Pressure on Budget and Foreign Exchange
The Maldives Monetary Authority has urged the government to implement upcoming salary increases in phases,…
Maldives Hosts First National Tax Forum to Strengthen Dialogue on Modernising Tax System
The Maldives held its first national tax forum on Saturday, bringing together experts and policymakers…
Gov’t Collects Biometrics of Over 191,700 Foreigners
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that the government has gathered biometric data from more…
IASL Signs Agreement for Maafaru International Airport Terminal Expansion
Island Aviation Services Ltd. (IASL) has signed an agreement to commence the Maafaru International Airport…
Gov’t Offers MVR 2.95 Billion in Treasury Bills for Subscription
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced a new round of Treasury Bill (T-bill)…
President Ratifies SEZ Amendment Establishing Sustainable Township Framework
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the First Amendment to the Special Economic Zone (SEZ)…
Maldives Immigration Goes Fully Digital with Launch of ‘Maldives 2.0’ Services
Maldives Immigration has officially launched its digital services under the ‘Maldives 2.0’ project, marking a…
Auditor General Criticises 2026 Budget for Absence of Cost-Cutting Measures
Auditor General Hussain Niyazi has raised concerns over the government’s record MVR 64.2 billion budget…
Hanimaadhoo International Airport Officially Inaugurated
Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HIA) was officially inaugurated on Sunday evening, marking an important step in…
Procurement Complaints Lead ACC Reports in First Half of 2025
Procurement-related complaints were the most frequently reported cases to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) during the…
Opposition Plans Legal Action Against Government’s No-Bid Project Allocations
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has decided to pursue legal action against the government’s decision…
Former President Nasheed Proposes VIA Share Sale to Repay USD 500 Million Sukuk
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has proposed selling shares of Velana International Airport (VIA) as an…