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The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has initiated discussions about acquiring a land plot in Hulhumale' to generate funds for the government. According to Mihaaru News, the ongoing negotiations, which involve the Finance Ministry, have considered various potential amounts, including MVR 8...
President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu has shared a message on the occasion of Commonwealth Day. Today as we celebrate the Commonwealth Day, we are reminded of the collective strength that lies in the unity of our Commonwealth family. For us, unity is not merely a concept, it is the dynamic...
The Local Government Authority (LGA) has initiated an inquiry into the Thinadhoo City Council following several complaints. This decision was officially communicated in a letter from the LGA to Mayor Saudh Ali on March 2, 2025. A dedicated team from the LGA arrived in Thinadhoo on March 9, 2025 to...
In January, food inflation stood at 8.4 percent, reflecting a 3.3 percent increase from the same period last year, according to data from the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA). This marks a notable rise compared to January 2024. The highest recorded food inflation last year occurred in August,...
An expatriate man, arrested for the illegal possession and distribution of alcohol, has been transferred to the Maldives Immigration for deportation. The suspect, identified as Shofigul Islam, was apprehended on Wednesday during a joint operation conducted by the Counter Narcotics Intelligence and...
Indian authorities recently seized 30 kg of hashish oil that was being smuggled from India to the Maldives. The operation, carried out by the Indian Coast Guard and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), took place on March 5 when they intercepted a tugboat traveling from Tuticorin to...
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has announced that advertisements displayed outside stores and on social media about the availability of food products will not require approval under the new food advertising regulations. However, campaigns that claim food products to be "the best" or...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu stated that women’s full participation is essential in education, healthcare, social services, governance, business, and economic activities—all crucial to a nation’s survival and progress. He emphasised that no country or homeland can endure without women's...
Euro Marketing has made a second payment of MVR seven million to investors in its bond, continuing its commitment to those who invested in the company’s bond offering. On December 29, 2022, Euro Marketing launched a bond issue to raise funds for the construction of a cold storage facility in...
The airport development project in Gdh. Thinadhoo has been delayed due to the contractor's failure to submit the necessary reports. During a visit to the island in February 2024, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Construction Minister Dr. Abdulla Muthhalib signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
A man who fell from the bridge connecting Hulhumale’ Phase I and Phase II has been rescued by the police. According to a police spokesperson, they received information about the fall in the Hithigasmagu area of Hulhumale’ around 5:42 a.m. on Thursday. Responding promptly, officers jumped into the...
The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has banned the import and sale of the Master Foods brand creamy chicken and mushroom cooking sauce. A statement issued last night explained that the sauce, produced by Mars Australia Pvt Ltd, contains eggs but does not provide allergen information on its...