Opposition Attributes Economic Slump to Government Incompetence
The current administration has not been able to manage the fiscal challenges faced by the Maldives despite having been made...
President Muizzu in Opposition Crosshairs Over Economic ‘Bitter Pill’
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) Chairperson, Fayyaz Ismail, pointing to words by the administration-aligned Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Ahmed Nazim,...
Minister Shafeeq Refuses Disclosure on Political Appointees Amid Public Scrutiny
Finance Minister Mohamed Shafeeq has refused to answer probing questions from the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament regarding the number...
Fishermen’s Protests Over Unpaid Dues Spread to Kudahuvadhoo
Fishermen from Kudahuvadhoo Island in Dhaalu Atoll have initiated protests, calling on the government and the Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company...
Maldives, China Discuss Further Strengthening Trade Ties
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed, on his current visit to China to attend the World Economic Forum,...
Fishermen’s Families Join Protests in Addu City, Intensifying Demands for Overdue Payments
Family members of Addu City fishermen, in a show of solidarity, have joined the demonstrations against the Maldives Industrial Fisheries...
Government To Implement Cost-Cutting Measures; Key Agreement To Be Submitted for Parliamentary Approval
President Mohamed Muizzu has decided to implement a multifaceted economic policy to reduce costs, boost revenue, and outline a medium-term...
BML Revises USD Exchange Limits for Students
The Bank of Maldives (BML), with a view to address the decline in the availability of US dollars (USD) in...
Rasmalé Project to Proceed as Planned Despite Setbacks, Says President Muizzu
President Mohamed Muizzu has reassured the public that his administration’s flagship Rasmalé project will proceed as scheduled, despite recent financial...
Government Reportedly Scaling Back on Political Appointments
The government, in a significant shift towards fiscal responsibility, has initiated efforts to reduce the number of political appointees across...
