CFC Offers Loans for Agribusiness Ventures: Deadline Set for April 2025
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) has announced financial support for small to medium-sized agribusiness…
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Maldives’ Aviation History Revived with ‘Dornier Wreck’ Dive Site
An old Dornier 228 aircraft that once belonged to Air Maldives has been submerged near…
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…
SDFC Managing Director Dismissed After One Year in Role
The Managing Director of the SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC), Aishath Fifsheen Ali, has been…
PCB Leadership Changes as Mohamed Anas Takes Over
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Mohamed Anas as the new President of the Privatisation…
Maldives International Financial Services Authority Placed Under Finance Ministry
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has designated the Maldives International Financial Services Authority (MIFSA) as an…
Pension Office Board Welcomes Two New Private Sector Representatives
Two individuals have been appointed as board members representing the private sector at the Maldives…
President Declares Extended Government Holiday for Eid al-Fitr
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the week in which Eid al-Fitr falls will…
Finance Ministry Cites Legal Hurdles in Delaying MITDC Closure
The government’s plan to dissolve the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has been delayed…
Parliament Endorses Three Non-Resident Ambassador Nominations
Parliament has approved President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s nominations for non-resident ambassadors to the Philippines, Spain,…
AgroNat to Resume Operations with Focus on Food Security
The government has announced that AgroNat Company, a state-owned enterprise established to support the agriculture…
Proposed Amendment to Tourism Act Seeks to Establish New Tourism Trust Fund
The government is looking to establish and regulate a Tourism Trust Fund under the Tourism…
President’s Office Confirms Government Closure for Ramadan’s Final Days
The President’s Office has announced that government offices will be closed for the last ten…
Gov’t Clears USD 100 Million Loan Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has confirmed the repayment of a USD 100 million…
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…
Mariyam Shamma Ismail Appointed as New Registrar of Companies
The government has appointed Uza. Mariyam Shamma Ismail as the new Registrar of Companies, following…
Ahmed Zayan Resigns from MMA Board as Government Faces Economic Criticism
Ahmed Zayan Mohamed, the Ministry of Finance’s representative on the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) board,…
Gov’t Plans MVR 15 Billion Land Sale to Central Bank Amid Rising Debt Concerns
The Maldivian government is reportedly preparing to raise MVR 15 billion by selling a large plot of…
Discussions Held on Traffic Flow Ahead of New VIA Terminal Opening
Authorities have held discussions to address potential changes to traffic flow around Velana International Airport…
Investment Opportunities Opened for Gan Island Development in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Gadhdhoo Council has announced exciting investment opportunities on the uninhabited island of Gan, located in…
Gov’t Agencies Explore Ways to Enhance Agricultural Business Opportunities
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, together with the Maldives Industrial Development Free Zone…
Food Safety Act Significantly Reduces Food-Related Issues in Maldives, MFDA Reports
The Maldives Food and Drugs Authority (MFDA) has reported a significant decline in food safety…
Gov’t Introduces Additional Centres for Foreign Worker Biometric Updates
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced the establishment of additional service points…
Maldives Reimposes Restrictions on Bangladeshi Worker Recruitment
The government has reintroduced stricter regulations on recruiting Bangladeshi workers after initially easing restrictions in…