Maldives Records MVR 10.8 Billion Fiscal Deficit Amid Mixed Revenue and Expenditure Trends
The Maldives’ Ministry of Finance has released its latest fiscal data, revealing a cumulative deficit…
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From Subsidies to Shared Responsibility: Maldives to Overhaul Healthcare Costs
The Maldivian government has announced reforms in the 2025 state budget, introducing income-based co-payments for…
Airlines Raise Fares as Maldives Airport Taxes Increase
International airlines operating in the Maldives are adjusting ticket prices upwards in response to the…
Mastercard Collaborates with Orca Media Group to Enhance Brand Presence in Maldives
Mastercard has collaborated with Orca Media Group, a leading media and marketing company in the…
India Investigates Alleged Sugar Smuggling in Shipments to Maldives
The Indian government has launched an investigation into the suspected illegal smuggling of 70 tonnes…
Vice President Launches Maldives MSME Awards 2025, Emphasises Role of SMEs in Economic Growth
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering an innovative…
Maldives Tightens Tobacco Regulations with New Amendments
The Health Ministry has announced amendments to the Tobacco Control Act, introducing significant changes to…
Dhiraagu’s ‘Win a Speedboat’ Promotion Continues with Monthly Giveaways
Dhiraagu’s ongoing ‘Win a Speedboat’ promotion is offering its customers more chances to win exciting…
Maldives and India Sign Agreement to Facilitate Local Currency Transactions
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have signed a…
Budget Committee Approves 2025 Budget with Enhanced Oversight Conditions
The Budget Committee of Parliament has approved the proposed 2025 budget, incorporating amendments aimed at…
Ministry of Fisheries Launches Work on 25-Year Fisheries Masterplan
The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources has commenced efforts to develop a 25-year masterplan…
High Costs and Allegations of Corruption Plague Aasandha System
Aasandha CEO Aminath Zeeniya has raised concerns about the high prices charged by major private…
Destination Future Raises Concerns Over New Dollar Exchange Policies
Destination Future, a Maldivian NGO dedicated to sustainable development, has raised significant concerns about the…
President Yameen Proposes Mandatory USD 500 Million Contribution from Foreign Banks
Former President Abdulla Yameen has proposed making it mandatory for foreign banks operating in Maldives…
Ooredoo Maldives Achieves ISO Certification for Call Centre Operations
Ooredoo Maldives has become the first company in the Maldives to achieve ISO certification for…
President Ratifies Constitutional Amendments Addressing Governance and National Sovereignty
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the Maldives,…
‘Girls to Code’ Programme Concludes Successfully in HA. Dhidhdhoo
Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives have announced the successful conclusion of the “Girls to…
Has the ‘Maldives First’ Policy Achieved Its Goals or Caused More Harm?
In a recent interview with PSM News, Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel described President Dr.…
Applications Open for Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2025
Dhiraagu has announced the opening of applications for its flagship Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2025, a…
Concerns Raised Over Resistance to Medicine Price Reductions
The CEO of the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) and spokesperson for the President’s Office,…
5,000 Deported, 10,000 Tracked: How the Maldives Is Tackling Illegal Immigration
The Maldives’ efforts to address illegal immigration through “Operation Kurangi” have shown notable success, with…
Attorney General Defends Legality of MMA’s Foreign Exchange Rules
Attorney General Ahmed Usham has affirmed the Maldives Monetary Authority’s (MMA) authority to impose foreign…
Subsidy Reforms Expected to Drive Inflation in Maldives by 2025
The Ministry of Finance has projected an increase in inflation to 3.9 percent in 2025,…
President Muizzu Appoints Mohamed Khaleel to Economic Council Amid Dollar Policy Tensions
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has named Mohamed Khaleel, his tourism advisor and a prominent figure…