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Maldives freezes retail fuel prices for now as oil shock deepens across global markets

The Maldivian government says it has no immediate plan to raise retail fuel prices, even as the oil shock spreading from the Middle East...

Malé warehouse fire exposes regulatory gaps and sharpens urgency of port relocation

A fire at a Prime Fertiliser warehouse in Maafannu has again exposed how dangerous-chemical storage remains entangled with daily life in the capital, despite...

MIFCO diesel hike adds pressure as Maldives faces wider fuel supply risk

The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company, MIFCO, has sharply increased the price of diesel it sells to fishermen and the general public, in a move...

First Lady inaugurates “Lifestyle Intervention Programme”

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has launched the "Lifestyle Intervention Programme," which aims to assess how sustainable lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of developing...

Gov’t is working on promoting sustainable agriculture practices: Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Animal Welfare Dr. Aishath Rameela has emphasised that the government of the Maldives is exerting maximum efforts to promote sustainable...

Gov’t facilitates opportunities for fishermen to apply for housing schemes

Minister of Housing, Land and Urban Development Dr. Ali Haidar Ahmed has revealed that arrangements have been made such that fishermen can apply for...

Previous administration executed projects for own benefits: Construction Minister

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib has criticised the previous administration for executing projects in a manner that lacked sincerity and appeared...

Previous administration neglected essential needs of schools: Education Minister

Minister of Education Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has stated that the previous administration had neglected the essential needs of schools. He made these remarks while...

First Lady inaugurates NCD Clinic at Dhiggaru Health Centre

First Lady Sajidha Mohamed has inaugurated the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Clinic at Dhiggaru Health Centre, Meemu atoll. She unveiled the NCD during her official...

President ratifies bill to ban the use and import of vapes

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the first amendment to the Tobacco Control Act. The amendment was passed in the Parliament on November 12. The...

President discusses assistance to address climate change with UN Secretary General

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has held extensive discussions with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, which primarily focused on seeking financial assistance for the...

USD 646 million in annual subsidies unsustainable: Construction Minister

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdullah Muththalib has stated that the government currently spends USD 646 million annually on subsidies for essential services,...

President Muizzu calls for urgent and transformative action on climate change

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu calls for urgent and transformative action on climate change, stressing that for small island nations, climate change is a present...

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Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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