VIA Terminal Water Connection Complete Ahead of 26 July Launch
Velana International Airport (VIA) has taken a significant step forward in preparations for the opening of its new international terminal, with the...
Fisheries Minister Highlights Ocean Protection and Research-Based Decisions at Moodhu Fest
The Maldives marked World Oceans Day with a vibrant Moodhu Fest event, where Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam stressed...
Transport Minister Warns of Imbalance in Pilot Training Versus Employment
The Maldives’ pilot training scholarship scheme has produced hundreds of qualified professionals, but only a fraction have found job opportunities, according to...
Ministry Issues Warning on Biometric Data Compliance for Migrant Workers
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has issued a warning to employers and migrant workers, stating that strict measures will be...
Land Handed Over for Food Security Project in Kondey
Land has been officially handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare for the implementation of a national food security...
Online Payments Dominate Tax Collection as MIRA Exceeds Projections
Nearly all of the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority’s (MIRA) income in 2024 was received through online payments, according to the authority’s latest...
Household Visits Underway for 2025 Labour Force Survey
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) has commenced fieldwork for the Labour Force Survey 2025, with enumerators visiting randomly selected households in...
Maldives Opens T-Bill Subscriptions with One-Year Yield at 4.60%
The Government of Maldives has opened subscription for four new Treasury Bills totalling MVR 968.8 million, with yields rising across most maturities...
Maldives Collects MVR 2.18 Billion in May, Beating Forecasts
Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) reported a total revenue collection of MVR 2.18 billion in May 2025, marking a 30.5 percent increase...
Maldives Seeks Economic Gains Through Sustainable Management of Protected Areas
The government is stepping up efforts to manage and monetise its protected environmental sites, seeking to balance ecological preservation with economic development....
Maldives Reaffirms Commitment to Workers’ Rights and Social Justice at ILO Conference
The Minister of Higher Education, Labour and Skills Development, Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed, has reaffirmed the Maldives’ firm commitment to protecting workers’...
Maldives Immigration to Offer Passport and Limited Visa Services During Holidays
Maldives Immigration has announced that it will continue providing passport services and limited visa support during the Hajj and Eid al-Adha holidays,...
“This Legislation is an Investment in a Healthier Future,” – UNICEF on Maldives’ Tobacco...
UNICEF has extended its congratulations to the Maldivian government for taking what it calls a bold and visionary step. “This legislation is...
President Establishes Greater Malé Financial District Limited to Drive Economic Innovation
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the formation of a new state-owned enterprise, Greater Malé Financial District Limited, under Article 15 of the...
PCB Announces New Leadership: Ayesha Nur’ain Janah to Head MACL, Ahmed Shaheer to Chair...
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) appointed new chairpersons to the boards of two major state-owned enterprises—Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) and...
President Muizzu Pledges Written Housing Guarantee for All Eligible Citizens by Year-End
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the Maldives’ housing crisis, announcing a bold initiative that will see...
Ministry Invites EOIs for Kinbidhoo–Veymandoo Causeway and Elaa Tourism Island Project
The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure (MCHI) on Thursday invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for a major infrastructure project linking Thaa...
Electricity Bills Set to Drop as New Tariffs Roll Out
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced yesterday that he has instructed the relevant authorities to reduce electricity tariff rates for the domestic category,...
President Establishes New State-Owned Infrastructure Development Company
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu officially established a new state-owned enterprise, Infrastructure Development Solution Company Limited, under Article 15 of the Companies Act...
Millions in Unpaid Rent for Hulhumalé Social Housing, Says HDC
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has disclosed that millions of Maldivian Rufiyaa remain unpaid by tenants occupying social housing units in Hulhumalé,...
Government Launches New Hulhumalé Masterplan And Website
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today unveiled the revised master plan for Hulhumalé, 24 years after the original plan was introduced. During a...
Hundreds Queue for 50 Jobs: A Glimpse into the Maldivian Job Market
The sight of nearly 900 people queuing outside Galolhu School on a Saturday morning, all hoping for one of just 50 Immigration...
PSIP Gap Widens as Only 9% of Funds Spent by Mid-May
Despite an ambitious Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) budget of MVR 12.4 billion for the year, only MVR 1.13 billion had been...
New Terminal Nears Completion at Hanimaadhoo International Airport
The new passenger terminal at Hanimaadhoo International Airport is slated for completion by July, according to Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) Managing...
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Maldives Budget Surplus Sustained by Longstanding Capital Spending Shortfalls
The Government of Maldives has recorded a budget surplus of MVR 628.2 million as of 26 June 2025, according to the Ministry...
Ooredoo Supernet Brings High-Speed Internet and Smart Living to B. Thulhaadhoo
Ooredoo Maldives has officially launched its Supernet broadband service in B. Thulhaadhoo, extending its high-speed, unlimited data connectivity to the island’s residents...
Maldives Expands Global Ties with New Visa Exemption Deal with Dominica
The Maldives and the Commonwealth of Dominica have signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement allowing nationals of both countries to travel visa-free...
STELCO Aims to Complete Smart Meter Rollout by End of September
State Electric Company (STELCO) has announced that it expects to complete the rollout of smart meters by the end of September, replacing...
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Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has launched a seasonal flight service connecting Shenzhen, China, to Malé via Bangkok, marking a...
