Ras Malé Reclamation Project Raises Transparency and Governance Concerns
The recent developments surrounding the Ras Malé land reclamation project, the flagship initiative of the current government, have ignited widespread...
Ambassador-at-Large’s Company Paid Over Half-a-Million Rufiyaa by City Council
A company owned by Mohamed Hussain Shareef, a political appointee by President Mohamed Muizzu under the designation ‘Ambassador-at-Large’ at the...
Authorities Grapple With Legislative Gaps in Dealing With Novel Substances
The Maldives is currently confronting legislative obstacles in prosecuting cases involving novel psychoactive substances recently discovered on the streets, authorities...
Construction on Modern Malé Fish Market, Local Market to Begin Next Week: President Muizzu
The construction of a modern market that will include a fish market and a local market will begin next week,...
Maldives’ Exports Grow 32% in November
The Maldives’ exports increased by 32 percent in November 2023 compared to the same period last year, according to data...
STO, Allied Transfer All MIFCO Shares to Government
The State Trading Organization (STO) on Wednesday officially transferred 99.9 percent of its shares in the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company...
Muizzu Gains Backing from Four Political Parties Amid Opposition Pressure
President Mohamed Muizzu has secured assurances of support from the leaders of four prominent political parties, the President’s Office has...
Civil Court Rejects ACC’s Injunction Request in Police Promotion Case
The Civil Court has dismissed a request for an injunction by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to stop promotions awarded to...
Over 139,000 Work Permits Issued to Expats, 64% Do Not Pay Fees Regularly: Minister Ihusaan
Some 139,000 work permits have been issued to expatriates to work in the Maldives; however, while 50 percent do make...
Ex-AG Appointed to Lead Review of Former Government’s Handling of Maritime Border Dispute With Mauritius
The President’s Office has officially established a committee tasked with expediting and supervising the examination of the prior government’s approach...
