USAID: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Trump’s decision to shut down USAID has drawn mixed reactions, with some justifying and others condemning it. Last week, hundreds...
FAM to Hold Extraordinary Congress in March Under FIFA-Appointed Committee
The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) will hold an extraordinary congress in March, Acting General Secretary Mohamed Shujau said, as...
EPA, China’s SCSIO Sign MoU on Technology Cooperation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences...
China FTA Not to Blame for Import Duty Revenue Decline: Minister Saeed
Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed said on Saturday that the decline in import duty revenue this year is not linked to...
Maldives Urges Greater Role for Small Island States in Global Decision-Making
Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel on Sunday urged reforms in the multilateral system to ensure a stronger voice for Small Island...
Trump, Modi Meet Halfway to Put Indo-US Relations on Even Keel
In the larger interest of Indo-American relations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed willingness to adjust India’s policies to enable...
Maldives Grants First SEZ Permit for US$187 Million Floating Solar Project
The Maldives has issued its first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) permit to a renewable energy project, paving the way for...
Veteran Musician Mezzo Mohamed Dies at 59
Renowned Maldivian musician Mohamed Majid, known as Mezzo Mohamed, died on Wednesday at the age of 59, his family confirmed....
Maldives Drops in Corruption Index, Watchdog Calls for Stronger Reforms
The Maldives saw a one-point decline in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released on Tuesday, scoring 38 out...
Maldives Seeks Developer for Large-Scale Solar Power Project
The Maldivian government is seeking expressions of interest for the development of a 100 MW to 150 MW solar photovoltaic...
