MTA Warns of Growing Economic Crisis, Urges Government Action
The Maldives Trade Association (MTA) raised concerns on Thursday over the deepening economic challenges facing the country, warning that the...
Launch of Bunkering Services Pushed Back for Sixth Time
The State Trading Organization (STO) announced that it will begin offshore bunkering services by the end of the month. When...
NCD Alliance Calls for Ban on Vaping and E-Cigarettes in Maldives
The NCD Alliance has called for an immediate ban on vaping and electronic cigarettes in the Maldives, citing a sharp...
Government Falls Back on Fiscal Reform Talking Points Amid Moody’s Ratings Downgrade
The Ministry of Finance once again reverted to talking points on fiscal reforms, despite Moody’s downgrading the Maldives’ credit rating...
Fayyaz Condemns Government’s ‘Attack on Free Press’
Opposition leader and Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has condemned what he described as the government’s efforts to...
MMA Reassures on Debt Repayment After Moody’s Downgrade
The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has issued a statement following Moody’s downgrade of the country’s credit rating to CAA-2, assuring...
Maldives to Advocate for SIDS, Global Human Rights at 57th UNHRC Session
The Maldives, during the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to be held from 9 September...
Minister Ihusaan on Official China Visit; Holds Bilateral Talks With Counterpart, Attends Global Security Initiative
Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihusaan, has met with China’s Minister of Public Security, Wang Xiaohong, to discuss...
BML CEO Resigns Amid Allegations of Financial Coup
Karl Stumke, Managing Director and CEO of the Bank of Maldives (BML), has stepped down amid accusations that the bank’s...
Maldives Secures $15 Million AIIB Loan for Green Taxation and Climate Projects
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $15 million loan to the Maldives to strengthen green taxation and...

