Public Opinion Survey Launched on Solar Energy Systems in HDh, HA Atoll
The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment, and Energy has launched public opinion surveys today on solar PV energy systems installed in HDh...
Gov’t Launches Climate Resilience Programme with USAID Support
The government, with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched the Maldives Impact-Based Forecast Programme to...
Interest Waived on COVID-Related Loans
Interest on loans acquired through the Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) and the SME Development Finance Corporation (SDFC) during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Monthly Revenue Collection Hits MVR 2.94 Billion in March 2024
According to the statistics revealed by the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), a total of MVR 2.94 billion was collected in for...
Gov’t Slashes Spending by 19%
The government has revealed a significant decrease in its expenditure for the year thus far, with spending down 19% compared to the...
The Voice of the Vulnerable: President Muizzu’s Rallying Cry for Small Island Developing States
At the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu delivered a speech...
President Muizzu Advocates for Climate Resilience, Digital Transformation, and Resource Mobilisation at SIDS4
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has delivered a series of speeches at the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), highlighting...
MMA Reports Inflation Fell by 1.1% in April
According to recent data from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA), the monthly inflation rate in Male dropped to -1.1% in April—inflation for...
Fishermen Protest in Hulhumeedhoo Over Prolonged Unpaid Dues
Approximately 80 fishermen have staged a protest near the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Ltd (MIFCO) harbour, demanding payment for their catch. The...
Economic Minister Embarks on Official Visit to the United States
On Monday, Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed departed for an official visit to the United States. The Minister announced via a post on...
Fisheries Minister Calls for Elimination of Trade Barriers at FAO Fisheries Meeting
At the 36th Session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI), Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam delivered a compelling...
Dhiraagu and Women in Tech Maldives Launch ‘Girls to Code’ in Dhidhdhoo
Dhiraagu, in collaboration with Women in Tech Maldives, has launched the ‘Girls to Code’ programme in HA. Dhidhdhoo. This initiative, aimed at...
Maldivian Increases Flights to Trivandrum to Meet Rising Demand
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced an increase in its flights to Trivandrum, India, in response to growing demand...
Parliamentary Committee to Summon Agencies Over Financial Scams
The Parliamant Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) will summon all relevant agencies today to address questions concerning a recent scam involving the...
Dhiraagu Signs as the Digital Partner for Maldives Finance Forum 2024
Dhiraagu has officially signed on as the Digital Partner for the Maldives Finance Forum 2024. Organised by the Maldives Pension Administration Office...
Japan Provides Grant Aid to the Maldives for Human Resource Development Scholarships
The Government of Japan has extended a significant grant aid of one hundred and sixty-one million Japanese Yen (JPY 161,000,000) to the...
PCB to Revise HR Guidelines for State-Owned Enterprises to Enhance Recruitment Standards
The Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) has commenced the process of revising human resources (HR) guidelines for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the...
Gov’t Seeks Public Input on Changes to Construction Industry Regulations
The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to the Construction Industry Practitioners Regulation. This latest proposal...
President Muizzu Calls for Global Unity and Climate Action at the UNGA 79
At the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives delivered a powerful speech, urging...
Allied Insurance Resumes Cashless Service for Outpatient Care
Allied Insurance Company has announced the resumption of its cashless service for outpatient healthcare following a temporary suspension due to recent changes...
Gov’t Proposes Amendment to Address Unjust Enrichment Among Public Officials
The Maldivian government has introduced a proposed amendment to the Penal Code aimed at tackling unjust enrichment among public officials. Announced by...
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...
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...
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...
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