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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated the ice plant in Funadhoo, North Miladhunmadulu Atoll, during his ongoing visit to the inhabited islands of the atoll. Addressing Funadhoo residents, the President highlighted that this is the first ice plant established under the Government’s...
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced that arrangements have been made to introduce PayPal services in the Maldives, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation efforts. According to the Ministry, Ooredoo Fintech has partnered with PayPal as the...
Attorney General Ahmed Usham announced that he is currently working on submitting the Defamation and Freedom of Speech Act to the current parliamentary term. While answering an MP's question during a Parliament sitting, Usham stated that the work surrounding the Defamation Act needs to be...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has today commenced the physical work of land reclamation and airport development on Sh. Komandoo, fulfilling an electoral pledge. During his ongoing tour of Shaviyani Atoll, President Muizzu visited Komandoo as the final stop today, where the land reclamation and...
Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim has disclosed that steps are being taken to revise the regulation, enabling utility bills from rental properties to be charged to the tenant rather than the property owner. The Utility Regulatory Authority Act was revised in the last session of...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has assured the residents of Sh. Bileiyfahi that the land reclamation and development of the island’s airport will be completed within 30 months. Addressing the public during his visit to the island, the President highlighted the benefits the airport would bring to both...
The Ministry of Homeland Security has announced that employers can now cancel work permits that remain unpaid, provided they agree to settle the outstanding fees and penalties at a later date. According to the ministry, the decision aims to provide employers with greater flexibility in managing...
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has reaffirmed that the Maldives faces no risk of bankruptcy, declaring that all arrangements are in place to meet the country’s upcoming financial obligations — including the final payment of the $500 million Sukuk due in April 2026. Speaking at a gathering held in...
Former Attorney General Ibrahim Riffath, who served under the government of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), has been ordered to appear before the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said on X that Riffath has been instructed to attend the ACC...
Complaints have been submitted to the National Integrity Commission (NIC) and the People's Majlis regarding the police's disclosure of a photo from the seized mobile phone of a young opposition activist. Aishath Shimon Ahmed, 20, was trapped close to her residence in Male' on Wednesday night,...
It has come to light that the Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) disbursed over MVR 17 million to a private firm under the guise of purchasing a crane during the parliamentary elections. Certain informants acquainted with the deal informed Adhadhu that the corruption occurred in March 2024. Funds were...
The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has officially opened bidding for the development and operation of tourism resorts in Shaviyani Atoll Nalandhoo and Hankede in Addu City, signaling major investment opportunities in both the northern and southern extremes of the Maldives. In its...