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...
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...
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...
Maldives’ First Solar Ferry Set to Arrive in April
The Maldives’ first environmentally friendly solar-powered ferry, currently in its final stages of construction, is expected to arrive in the country by...
Anticipating Higher Demand, STELCO Expands Energy Capacity for Ramadan
With Ramadan approaching, the State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) has announced measures to manage the anticipated rise in electricity consumption in the...
Dhidhdhoo Joins WAMCO’s Expanding Waste Management Network
The Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) has expanded its services to Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, further broadening its waste management network across...
Bodufinolhu Now Part of L. Gan Following Presidential Decree
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has officially designated Bodufinolhu, an island in Laamu Atoll, under the jurisdiction of L. Gan. The change was enacted through amendments...
Slow Capital Spending Drives Maldives’ MVR 1.4 Billion Fiscal Surplus
The Ministry of Finance has released its Weekly Fiscal Developments Report for the period ending 13th February 2025, revealing that the Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR...
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,...
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...
Majority of Maldives’ 2024 Loans Directed to VIA Project as Debt Soars
The Maldivian government secured nine loans totalling USD 334 million (MVR 5.2 billion) in 2024, according to statistics released by the Ministry...
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...
Operation Kurangi Collects Data on Over 25,000 Migrant Workers
The Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology has revealed the collection of biometric data on 1,455 migrant workers during a programme conducted...
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...
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Bank of Maldives Declares Record MVR 55 Dividend as Profits Reach All-Time High
Bank of Maldives (BML) declared a record final dividend of MVR 55 per share for the financial year 2024, following shareholder approval...
Government Receives Only 3.6% of Projected Foreign Grants in First Five Months of 2025
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the Maldivian government collected just 3.6 percent of its projected foreign grants for 2025 during...
Maldives and UK Hold Second Strategic Dialogue to Deepen Bilateral Ties
The Maldives and the United Kingdom (UK) convened the Second Strategic Dialogue at the Senior Officials level yesterday in Malé.
