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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...

Maldive Gas halves household cylinder fills again as supply pressure returns

Maldive Gas has again tightened cooking gas sales, with Adhadhu reporting that standard 10kg cylinders are now being sold with only 5kg of gas...

Government Will Not Relocate Islanders Without Majority Support, Says President Muizzu

The President of the Maldives, Dr Mohamed Muizzu, has pledged that any future population consolidation efforts will only proceed with the full backing of...

Maldives Celebrates 60 Years of United Nations Membership

The Maldives has marked a significant diplomatic milestone, celebrating 60 years since joining the United Nations. The island nation became a member of the...

Maldives Hosts Regional Workshop on the Law of the Sea and Sustainable Ocean Economies

The Maldives has brought together representatives from 12 Indian Ocean states for a regional workshop on the Law of the Sea and ocean governance,...

President Muizzu Advocates Fiscal Responsibility in Review of State Allowances

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has underscored the importance of fiscal discipline in government spending, highlighting the need to reassess allowances provided to former presidents,...

Finance Minister Urges Development of Capital Market to Support Sustainable Growth in the Maldives

A well-developed domestic capital market with broad participation is crucial to strengthening the Maldivian economy and enhancing financial security for the public, Minister of Finance...

President Muizzu Inspects Progress of Boduthakurufaanu Magu Redevelopment Project

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has today inspected the ongoing redevelopment of Boduthakurufaanu Magu, a key infrastructure initiative aimed at modernising the stretch between Henveiru...

Parliament Passes Amended Media Regulation Bill

The People’s Majlis has passed the amended Media and Broadcasting Regulation Bill with 60 votes in favour, marking a key step in strengthening media...

President Muizzu Ratifies Public Referendum Bill, Establishing Legal Framework for National Polls

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially ratified the Public Referendum Bill (Law No. 15/2025), following its passage during the 5th Special Session of the...

Applications for Government Soft Loan Scheme for Content Creators to Open Within Two Weeks

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that applications for the Government’s special soft loan scheme aimed at supporting local content creators will open within...

Land Transfers Begin in Gulhifalhu under Binveriya Scheme

The Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure has started transferring land plots in Gulhifalhu to recipients under the government’s Binveriya housing scheme. According to the...

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The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works,...

2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

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