Public Transport Struggles to Shift Gears in Malé’s Congestion Crisis
Despite expanding its bus fleet and recording millions of commutes annually, Greater Malé’s public transport system is still far from easing...
President Addresses Medicine Shortage: STO Pharmacies to Stock Essential Medicines
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has declared that all medications listed on the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) essential medicine list will...
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...
President Announces Electricity and Water Bill Discounts for Ramadan
President Mohamed Muizzu has announced that electricity and water bills will be discounted during Ramadan, ensuring that households do not face higher...
President Redraws Jurisdiction to Enable Tourism Development on Kadevaareha
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a decree separating Kadevaareha Island from the jurisdiction of Gaafu Dhaalu Hoadhedhdhoo, paving the way...
Maldives Introduces ReefSeed to Revive Coral Ecosystems
The Maldives has introduced a new coral restoration initiative called ReefSeed, designed to combat reef degradation and promote the recovery of vital...
Fishermen Register to Improve Financial Access and Social Benefits
The government’s newly established fishermen membership register will provide crucial social protection and financial opportunities for local fishermen, Minister of Fisheries and...
HDC Audit Uncovers Irregularities in Binveriya Housing Scheme, Refers Cases to Police
The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has referred cases related to the Binveriya housing scheme to the police following an internal audit that...
Maldives Begins Technical Review of First Transparency Report on Climate Action
On Sunday, the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, together with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)...
Gov’t Moves Towards Sustainable Transport with Electric Taxis Initiative
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, has signed an agreement to introduce...
Gov’t Launches SFD-Financed Housing Development in Hulhumalé
A major new housing development was launched yesterday in Hulhumalé, with support from the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). The project,...
Kudahuvadhoo to Become Logistics Hub with New Port Development
The government has officially handed over a project to Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) for the development of a port in Dhaalu Atoll...
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,...
Tobacco Use to Be Banned for Those Born On or After 1 Jan 2007
The Maldivian government has decided to implement a generational ban on tobacco, restricting the sale, purchase, and use of tobacco products...
New Animal Protection Bill Proposes Fines Up to MVR 1 Million
The government has submitted the Animal Care and Protection Bill to Parliament, proposing a legal framework for the care, husbandry, and trade...
Maldives Revises Tourism Act with New Development and Lease Rules
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the 15th amendment to the Maldives Tourism Act, introducing significant changes to the legal framework governing...
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...
New Foreign Currency Regulation Sets Reporting & Compliance Standards
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has introduced the General Regulation on Foreign Currency, which came into effect on 28 February 2025. Enacted under...
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...
President Ratifies Israeli Passport Ban, But Drops Clause on Dual Nationals
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified an amendment to the Maldives Immigration Act, enforcing a ban on the entry of Israeli...
STO Aims to End Medicine Shortages with New Supply Efforts
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has completed the sourcing of essential medicines, with distribution to islands now underway. The company announced on...
President Announces Major Infrastructure and Tourism Projects in New Decree
President Mohamed Muizzu has issued Presidential Decree No. 6/2025, introducing amendments to a previous decree that outlines projects eligible for cross-subsidy investment...
WAMCO Awarded Contract for Waste Management Projects in 32 Islands
The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has been awarded a contract to construct waste management facilities and buildings in 32 islands across the...
Immigration Reports Rise in Expatriates with Valid Visas at Malé Local Market
Maldives Immigration has reported an increase in the number of expatriates working at Malé City’s local market with valid visas, following a...
LATEST ARTICLES
U.S. Embassy in Maldives Reportedly Among Dozens Targeted for Closure in Leaked State Department...
The U.S. Embassy in Maldives, opened less than two years ago, has reportedly been listed among ten embassies recommended for closure,...
Visit Maldives Shifts Focus from ITB Berlin, Highlights ATM Dubai in New Strategy
Visit Maldives is placing increased emphasis on the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai for 2025, reflecting a broader shift in...
Maldives Engages Turkish Business Community to Strengthen Economic Cooperation
Senior officials from the Maldives held discussions with leading members of Türkiye’s business community in Istanbul, aiming to strengthen economic ties...
Steady Progress Continues at Bayfancy Residence as Second-Floor Slab Casting is Completed
The construction of Bayfancy Residence is progressing steadily, with the project team completing the slab casting of the second floor and finalising...
Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition Returns on 24 May 2025
More than 350 swimmers are set to dive into the waters off Rasfannu, Malé, as the Dhiraagu Malé Open Swimming Competition...
