Road Assessment for Male’ and Villimale’ Completed by Chinese Expert Team
The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure has announced the completion of road condition assessments for Male’ City and Villimale’. Conducted by a...
Maldives to Expand Fish Processing Capacity Ninefold Over Three Years
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has announced that the Maldives' fish processing capacity is set to increase from 35...
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 of MVR 10.8 billion from January to...
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 certain medical services. Effective from April, these...
Airlines Raise Fares as Maldives Airport Taxes Increase
International airlines operating in the Maldives are adjusting ticket prices upwards in response to the government’s recent airport tax hike.
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 Maldives, to enhance its brand presence through...
India Investigates Alleged Sugar Smuggling in Shipments to Maldives
The Indian government has launched an investigation into the suspected illegal smuggling of 70 tonnes of sugar intended for the Maldives under...
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 economy as a key component of President...
Maldives Tightens Tobacco Regulations with New Amendments
The Health Ministry has announced amendments to the Tobacco Control Act, introducing significant changes to regulate tobacco and related products in the...
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 prizes through monthly giveaways. This initiative, which...
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 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai to...
Budget Committee Approves 2025 Budget with Enhanced Oversight Conditions
The Budget Committee of Parliament has approved the proposed 2025 budget, incorporating amendments aimed at increasing transparency and fiscal accountability. The decision...
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 aimed at guiding the sustainable growth and...
High Costs and Allegations of Corruption Plague Aasandha System
Aasandha CEO Aminath Zeeniya has raised concerns about the high prices charged by major private hospitals, revealing that discussions are ongoing to...
Destination Future Raises Concerns Over New Dollar Exchange Policies
Destination Future, a Maldivian NGO dedicated to sustainable development, has raised significant concerns about the government’s recent changes to the dollar exchange...
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 to contribute USD 500 Million to the...
Ooredoo Maldives Achieves ISO Certification for Call Centre Operations
Ooredoo Maldives has become the first company in the Maldives to achieve ISO certification for its call centre operations, marking a historic...
President Ratifies Constitutional Amendments Addressing Governance and National Sovereignty
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the Maldives, introducing several changes aimed at enhancing governance,...
‘Girls to Code’ Programme Concludes Successfully in HA. Dhidhdhoo
Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives have announced the successful conclusion of the "Girls to Code" programme in HA. Dhidhdhoo. The two-month...
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. Mohamed Muizzu’s “Maldives First” policy as a...
Applications Open for Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2025
Dhiraagu has announced the opening of applications for its flagship Dhiraagu Apprenticeship Programme 2025, a key Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed...
Concerns Raised Over Resistance to Medicine Price Reductions
The CEO of the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) and spokesperson for the President's Office, Heena Waleedh, has voiced concerns about some...
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 Controller General of Immigration Mohamed Shamaan Waheed...
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 exchange regulations, including a rule requiring tourist...
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