Pres Muizzu expresses anger after PNC MPs violate whip
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reprimanded parliamentarians from the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) on Tuesday, after some of them failed to attend the vote on the government’s bill to reduce the Supreme Court bench from seven to five justices. The amendment to the Judicature Act was submitted on Sunday night by Holhudhoo MP Abdul Sattar […]
Read MoreMaldives aims to plant 2 million trees in 2025
The Maldivian government is aiming to plant 2 million trees before the end of 2025 as part of its Five Million Tree Plantation Program. The tree plantation program, launched by President Mohamed Muizzu, aims to combat climate change, enhance biodiversity and protect endangered native tree species. The initiative focuses on planting native tree varieties that […]
Read MoreMTCC revenues drop MVR 1.1 bil in 2024
The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) reports an annual revenue decline by MVR 1.1 billion in 2024, compared to the year before. The company reported an annual total revenue of MVR 2.16 billion for last year. In 2023, the company’s total revenue stood at MVR 3.2 billion; indicating a 32.1 percent decline. MTCC’s quarterly […]
Read MoreMaldives government to promote special features of islands to boost local tourism
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim states the government will promote special features of islands across the Maldives to help boost local tourism at the locations. Local tourism has been expanded to many Maldivian islands. Responding to a question from a member of the general public at Saturday night’s ‘Ahaa’ Forum, Minister Thoriq said […]
Read MoreState revenue continues to decline; import duty alone has decreased by 64%
State revenue declined by close to 19 percent in the first five weeks of the year compared to the same period last year, according to the latest weekly fiscal updates released by the Finance Ministry. The latest updates show the state earned 3.36 billion in revenue and grants as of February 6, compared to the […]
Read MoreMaldives bans import of pre-rolled cigarette tubes
The Maldives has banned the import of pre-rolled cigarette tubes under a new regulation formulated by the government. The general regulation on tobacco control was published on the Government Gazette on Wednesday afternoon. The new regulation prohibits the import of pre-rolled cigarette and bidi tubes, whether it comes with filters or not, as well as empty packs […]
Read MoreMaldives to reach FTA with India soon, says Minister
The Maldives will soon finalise a trade pact with India, a senior Maldivian Minister has said, barely two weeks after New Delhi appeared to caution the island nation over possible “revenue loss” from similar deals inked with other countries, including China. According to Maldivian media, Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed confirmed the […]
Read MoreMaldives welcomes over 200,000 tourists in January, China leads arrivals
The number of tourists visiting the Maldives crossed 200,000 in January, statistics have shown. According to the Tourism Ministry, the number of tourists visiting the country in January was 11.1 percent higher than the same period last year. The largest number of tourists visited the Maldives in January came from China. According to the latest […]
Read MoreIndia increases aid to Maldives with MVR 1.06bn budget allocation
India is set to increase its financial aid to the Maldives for the upcoming year, with an allocation of MVR 1.06 billion in its 2025-2026 proposed budget. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration presented its 2025-2026 proposed budget to the Parliament on Saturday. According to the budget, which is published on the Indian Foreign Ministry’s […]
Read MoreMorocco, Maldives Eye Stronger Bilateral Ties
Morocco and the Maldives held high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, with discussions spanning culture, sustainable development, and economic exchanges. Moroccan Ambassador Mohamed Maliki, based in New Delhi, met with senior Maldivian officials, including Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, Islamic Affairs Minister Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed, and Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen during his visit to […]
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