Record Seaplane Movements at VIA Amid Tourist Influx, MACL Reports
An all-time high in seaplane movements was recorded on 2 January, Maldives Airports Company Ltd. (MACL) has revealed. MACL, the...
Government Reveals Relocation Plan for Seaplane Operations; Confirmation of New Location Pending
The government has revealed a strategic initiative to relocate seaplane operations from Velana International Airport (VIA) to an alternative island...
Muizzu Launches Ambitious VIA Expansion Plan Amid Ongoing Development
President Mohamed Muizzu has unveiled an ambitious plan to augment the capacity of the country’s main airport, Velana International Airport...
Police Ramp Up Operations Against Drug Trafficking, Illegal Liquor Sales
The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has announced plans to step up operations against drug trafficking and the illegal sale of...
Tourism Ministry Revises Tariff Structure for International Tourist Vessels
The Ministry of Tourism has revised the tariff structure imposed on international tourist vessels docking in Maldivian waters in response...
ECM Urges Early Completion of Candidates’ Criminal, Financial Records for Parliamentary Polls
The Elections Commission of Maldives (ECM) has urged all candidates and political parties participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections to...
Maldives to Integrate Drones Into Medical Supply Chain
The government is gearing up to deploy drones to distribute medical supplies across the islands, Minister of Health Dr Abdulla...
Government Spokesperson Shahyb Reassigned Amid Controversy
Mohamed Shahyb, the government’s chief spokesperson, has been transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President’s Office has confirmed....
Maldives Sets Sight on Two Million Tourist Arrivals in 2024
The Maldives has set a target of attracting two million tourists in 2024 in an ambitious stride towards further boosting...
Under Pressure, Government Reinstates Access to Blocked Websites
The government has reinstated access to two previously blocked websites, succumbing to mounting pressure and criticism from the public, rights...
