Maldives Still Seeking Outside Advice on “Lost” Maritime Territory, Says AG
The Mohamed Muizzu administration is still seeking advice on how to proceed at the International Tribunal for the Law of...
Government to Submit MVR 5 Billion Supplementary Budget for Parliamentary Consideration
The Mohamed Muizzu administration will present a Supplementary Budget to Parliament, valued at around MVR 5 billion, to manage expenditure...
China Leads Arrival Figures; Maldives Expected to Welcome Two Millionth Visitor in December
Visitors from China to the Maldives so far this year have reached 233,332, the Ministry of Tourism has confirmed. This...
Ex-President Yameen Calls on Public to Hold Government and State Agencies to Account
Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has called on all Maldivians to hold state institutions and companies accountable. Speaking at...
President’s Office Complains to Parliament; Decries Lack of MMC Action Against Alleged Untrue Reporting
The President’s Office has sent a letter of complaint to Parliament regarding what the Mohamed Muizzu administration terms a failure...
Parliament Considers Hikes to Tourism-Related Taxes and Levies
The Parliament, on 16 October, accepted for consideration two bills seeking to increase the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (TGST),...
Immigration Watch Records 840 Cases in Three Months
Maldives Immigration has recorded 840 cases related to illegal immigrants through its ‘Immigration Watch’ platform. According to Immigration statistics, 840...
Government to Increase Import Levies on Cigarettes, Beedies
The import duty on cigarettes and beedies will be increased from MVR 3 to MVR 8 to discourage smoking across...
MACL and BUCG Ink MoU to Connect Funadhoo, VIA, Malé by Monorail
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) to...
Natural Capital Accounting Project to Roll Out Nationwide After Laamu Atoll Case Study: Environment Minister
A nationwide natural capital accounting process, under the Endheri (Black Coral) Project, will be implemented once the assessment of Laamu...
