Central Bank Board Reshaped as Government Fills Two Vacancies
The government has appointed two new members to the Board of Directors of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), following the resignation...
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...
Transport Ministry Revives Vehicle Import Permits with Stricter Criteria
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced that four-wheeled vehicles can now only be imported into the Maldives with a...
Maldives Launches First Overseas Passport and ID Issuance in Malaysia
The Maldives has launched its first overseas passport and identity card issuance service in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in making...
President’s Office Discloses 922 Political Appointees
The President’s Office has publicly disclosed that 922 individuals are currently appointed to political positions under Article 115(f) of the Constitution. This...
Health Minister Highlights Digital Transformation in Healthcare at IHD2025
Minister of Health, Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to leveraging digital advancements to improve healthcare services nationwide. Speaking at...
President’s Office Launches Capacity-Building Programme for Senior Government Officials
The President’s Office launched the Executive Development Programme (EDP) 2025–2027 on Wednesday, with the inaugural session taking place at the auditorium...
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...
Parliament Approves Aishath Asna Hamdi as Deputy Governor of MMA
Parliament has approved the appointment of Aishath Asna Hamdi as the new Deputy Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), following...
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 be observed as a government holiday this...
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 Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Both Maldivian and international...
Ahmed Imad Resigns as Deputy Governor of MMA Following Policy Disagreements
Ahmed Imad has resigned from his position as Deputy Governor of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), citing recent decisions that he believes...
Cabinet Approves Sale of Government Stake in SDFC to Bank of Maldives
The Government has approved the sale of its stake in the SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) to the Bank of Maldives (BML),...
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...
President Urges Citizens to Embrace Hiyaavehi Scheme for Housing Solutions
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called on all Maldivians to take full advantage of the Hiyaavehi financing scheme, describing it as a...
Farumuli Designated for Tourism, Excluded from Maafaru Governance
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has amended the administrative boundary of Maafaru in Noonu Atoll, removing the island of Farumuli from its jurisdiction....
Minister Saeed: Port Network Expansion Key to Economic Decentralisation
Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a nationwide expansion of commercial port infrastructure, signalling...
Gov’t to Introduce New Insurance Scheme as Road Accidents Surge
The government is set to launch a new insurance scheme aimed at covering vehicle damages, as part of wider efforts to address...
PCB Mandates Master’s Degree for SOE Chairperson Appointments
The Privatization and Corporatization Board (PCB) has revised the eligibility criteria for appointing chairpersons at state-owned enterprises (SOEs), making academic qualifications a...
Thilamalé Bridge Reaches Key Milestone with Piling Phase Finished
The Thilamalé Bridge project has passed a critical juncture with the completion of its piling works, marking significant progress in one of...
Parliamentary Committee Backs Asna Hamdi for Deputy Governor Role at MMA
The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has recommended the appointment of Aishath Asna Hamdi as the new Deputy Governor of the Maldives...
New Aviation Regulations in the Maldives: What You Need to Know
The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA) has introduced updated aviation regulations under the MCAR-2 Rules of the Air, which came into effect on 20...
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...
Green Tax Revenue Up 72%, But Environmental Spending Lags Behind
Green Tax collections in the Maldives reached MVR 401.2 million by 20 March 2025, marking a notable increase from the MVR...
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