Gov’t Seeks MVR 2.23 Billion in Treasury Bills
The Ministry of Finance has announced the latest treasury bill issuance, inviting investors to subscribe to MVR 2.23 billion in government securities. The issuance,...
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...
Registrar of Companies Mariyam Visam Resigns After a Decade in Office
The Registrar of Companies, Mariyam Visam, has stepped down from her position at the Ministry of Economic Development. Her resignation is effective...
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...
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...
New MIRA Ruling Establishes Procedures for Reassessing Tax Amounts
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has issued a new tax ruling outlining the procedures for redetermining previously assessed tax amounts in...
Consultancy Sought for Addu City’s 14km Bridge Link Project
The Maldives government has initiated plans for a major infrastructure project to connect Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo in Addu City, aiming to enhance...
Electricity Demand in Male’ Falls Below Average During First Day of Ramadan
Electricity consumption in Male’ during peak hours on the first day of Ramadan was recorded at 78 megawatts, significantly lower than the...
Health Ministry Clarifies Food Advertising Rules Amid Business Concerns
The Ministry of Health has clarified the requirements for advertising food and beverage products following concerns from small businesses and individual service...
Public Can Now Track Essential Goods Prices via Agu Magu Portal
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has officially launched the Agu Magu Portal, a new platform designed to provide the public with...
Fines Imposed for Goods Transport Violations During Ramadan
The Ministry of Transport has announced designated hours for commercial goods transportation during Ramadan, imposing fines for violations under the Road Traffic...
New Finance Rules Permit Government Projects Without Competitive Bidding
The government has changed public finance regulations, allowing the procurement of goods and services without a competitive bidding process for the next...
STELCO Deploying 350 Employees for Single-Day Electricity Meter Readings
State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) is set to dispatch 350 employees tomorrow to conduct electricity meter readings across the Malé area in...
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...
Maldives Enforces Stricter Rules on Food Advertising to Protect Consumers
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has introduced new regulations governing food advertising in the country, aiming to prevent misleading promotions,...
STELCO to Offer Minimum 10% Discount on Electricity Bills During Ramadan
STELCO has announced that all households will receive a discount of at least 10% on their electricity bills during the month of...
Operation Kurangi Event Organised for Migrant Workers in North Harbour
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has announced that a special Operation Kurangi event will take place today for migrant workers in the...
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...
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...
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...
MPL to Prioritise Perishable Goods in Ramadan Port Operations
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has announced plans to clear 150 containers per day, except on Fridays, during the month of Ramadan to...
Gov’t Conducts Nationwide Food Safety Inspections Ahead of Ramadan
The government launched a nationwide inspection of food safety standards in restaurants, cafés, and marketplaces on Monday as part of preparations for...
The Cost of Undermining Judicial Independence: Economic and Investment Risks
The recent proposal by the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) to reduce the number of Supreme Court justices from seven to five...
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...
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The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has issued a new guide to clarify how registered businesses can claim input tax under...
Dhiraagu Offers Customers Chance to Win Smart Home Kits Until End of April
Dhiraagu has rolled out a limited-time promotion giving customers the chance to win a complete Smart Home Kit every other day,...
President Says Fishing Sector Projects to Conclude Within Two Years
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has said that ongoing projects to support the Maldivian fishing community will be completed within the next...
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