President Muizzu Reverses Cabinet Decision on Longline Fishing Following Outcry From Advocacy Groups
President Mohamed Muizzu has reversed the decision to allow longline fishing in the Maldives, the President’s Office has confirmed. President…
MDP Urges Government to Address Fishermen’s Concerns
The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has called on the government to swiftly address the concerns raised by the…
Fishermen Protest Over Unmet Government Promises, Policy Changes
Fishermen in Malé and Madavaeli Island in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll have started protests against the government, citing unmet electoral pledges…
Fisheries Union Expresses Concern Over Plans to Reintroduce Longline Fishing
The Bodu Kanneli Masveringe Union (BKMU), representing yellowfin tuna fishermen in the Maldives, has voiced apprehension over the Mohamed Muizzu…
