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 and buildings in 32 islands across 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...
Dhiraagu Hosts First-Ever Fuvahmulah Run, Drawing Over 1,100 Participants
Dhiraagu Fuvahmulah Run 2025 concluded on Friday in Fuvahmulah City, marking the first time the Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR), has...
President Redraws Jurisdiction to Enable Tourism Development on Kadevaareha
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has issued a decree separating Kadevaareha Island from the jurisdiction of Gaafu Dhaalu Hoadhedhdhoo, paving the way...
Police Investigate Illegal Work Permit Scheme Involving Immigration Officials
The Maldives Police Service has uncovered a suspected illegal recruitment and money laundering operation involving a Bangladeshi national and several local...
Maldives Launches MVR 250M Islamic Social Finance Initiative
A new social financing initiative focused on expanding Islamic Finance and addressing community needs was officially launched in the Maldives on...
Transport Minister Warns of Imbalance in Pilot Training Versus Employment
The Maldives’ pilot training scholarship scheme has produced hundreds of qualified professionals, but only a fraction have found job opportunities, according to...
MIRA Clarifies Tax Obligations on Directors’ Account Balances
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has issued detailed guidance on how directors' financial transactions with their companies should be treated...
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...
Customs Seizes Over 13 Million Cigarettes in Smuggling Operation
Maldives Customs Service has seized over 13 million cigarette sticks in a recent smuggling interception at the sea cargo terminal.
Maldives Immigration to Offer Passport and Limited Visa Services During Holidays
Maldives Immigration has announced that it will continue providing passport services and limited visa support during the Hajj and Eid al-Adha holidays,...
President Floats Generational Tobacco Ban, Urges Traders to Exit the Industry
A generational ban on tobacco use is among new measures under consideration by the government, as President Dr Mohamed Muizzu outlines...
Household Visits Underway for 2025 Labour Force Survey
The Maldives Bureau of Statistics (MBS) has commenced fieldwork for the Labour Force Survey 2025, with enumerators visiting randomly selected households in...
Vaadhoo to Become First Fully Solar-Powered Island in the Maldives by Year-End
The government has announced plans to transition Raa Atoll Vaadhoo to 100 percent renewable energy by the end of 2025, positioning...
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...
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...
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...
FDI Should Translate Into Jobs and Business for Youth, Minister Highlights
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Maldives should contribute directly to job creation and economic opportunities for young people, according to the...
Government Launches New Hulhumalé Masterplan And Website
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu today unveiled the revised master plan for Hulhumalé, 24 years after the original plan was introduced. During a...
Importers Now Required to Show Garage Space Before Bringing Four-Wheelers into Maldives
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has introduced a new requirement for importing four-wheel vehicles into the Maldives, mandating proof...
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 projects. The initiative aims to provide loans...
STELCO Aims to Complete Smart Meter Rollout by End of September
State Electric Company (STELCO) has announced that it expects to complete the rollout of smart meters by the end of September, replacing...
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...
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 (VIA) in preparation for the upcoming opening...
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