WAMCO Seeks Investors for Island Development to Fund Waste Management
The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has announced that it is seeking investors to develop island…
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President Ratifies 16th Amendment to Decentralisation Act Amidst Council Opposition
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the 16th Amendment to the Decentralisation Act, bringing into…
Maamaduvvaree Handover, Land Reclamation, and Airport Upgrade Announced in Baa Atoll
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s tour of Baa Atoll’s inhabited islands has seen a series of…
Changes to Environmental Agency Raise Questions Over Autonomy and EIA Process
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s decision to dissolve the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and reconstitute it…
Gov’t Plans Legal and Operational Reforms to Strengthen MIRA
Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer, has announced that the Government will take steps…
Economic Growth in Focus as President Continues Baa Atoll Tour
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s second day on tour in Baa Atoll saw a series of…
Maldives Hosts Regional Forum on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies
Senior telecommunications regulators and industry experts from across South Asia have gathered in the Maldives…
Gov’t and IFAD Partner to Build Skills for Greenhouse Operations
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has launched a training initiative to identify and…
Gov’t Signs MVR 570M Deal for Thulhaadhoo Airport Works
A new agreement has been signed for the land reclamation, coastal protection, and infrastructure development…
President’s Baa Atoll Tour Focuses on Connectivity, Housing and Public Services
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s four-day tour of Baa Atoll has focused on outlining planned infrastructure…
Parliament Passes Bill to Establish Maldives Intellectual Property Office
Parliament has approved legislation to establish the Maldives Intellectual Property Office, a dedicated government body…
Mastercard to Play Key Role in Maldives’ Five-Year Digital Development Plan
Mastercard has joined forces with Bank of Maldives (BML) and the Ministry of Homeland Security…
MMA Launches Tamweel FinLit Fest 2025 to Boost Financial Literacy and Islamic Finance
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has inaugurated Tamweel FinLit Fest 2025, a nationwide initiative aimed…
British High Commission Supports MACL with First Aid Training Gear
The British High Commission in Malé has donated First Aid Training equipment to Maldives Airports…
Talks Underway to Revive Idle Fish Processing Plant in Hulhumalé
Negotiations are in progress to bring the Ensis cannery and processing plant in Hulhumalé back…
MIRA Targets Greater Efficiency Through Technology and Automation
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) is working to further digitise its services and automate…
Gov’t Links Foreign Investment Growth to Business Forums and Legal Reforms
The Maldives has recorded 108 new foreign investments since December 2023, according to figures shared…
Maldives Issues Over MVR 1.86 Billion in Treasury Bills in Latest Sale
The Government of Maldives has invited subscriptions for a fresh issuance of treasury bills totalling…
Cold Storage Facility Underway as Part of Broader Food Security Strategy
The State Trading Organisation (STO) is developing a cold storage facility in Malé’s Industrial Village…
Government to Launch Essential Commodity Price Index to Track Food Inflation
The government is preparing to launch a new Essential Commodity Price Index (ECPI) to track…
Proposed Amendment Grants MMA Power to Penalise Unlicensed Payment Operators
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has proposed a sweeping amendment to the National Payment System…
Shake-up at MMA’s Financial Intelligence Unit Raises Questions About Central Bank Autonomy
The head of the Maldives Monetary Authority’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Abdulla Ashraf, was removed…
Gov’t Conducts Training for State Agencies Amid Spending Reform Push
The Ministry of Finance has wrapped up a three-day training programme aimed at strengthening public…
HDC’s Mauroof Jameel Steps Down Six Months into Role
Mohamed Mauroof Jameel has resigned from his post as Managing Director of the Housing Development…