Ras Malé deal to go to Parliament, Muizzu pledges
President Muizzu said on Wednesday the full Ras Malé agreement with Eagle Hills will go to Parliament once finalised, and most of 5,000 Hulhumalé flats will go to young people and workers.
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MIFCO, SINOMACH deal eyes fish exports to China
State-owned MIFCO signed an MoU with China's SINOMACH Hainan on 28 October to explore exporting Maldivian frozen whole fish to China, starting with market research.
Italy posthumously honours MNDF diver Mahudhee
Italy has awarded its highest civil courage medal to Sergeant First Class Mohamed Mahudhee, who died in May during the search for Italian divers in Vaavu Atoll.
Tertiary hospitals to merge as MCGH is dissolved
President Muizzu says all government tertiary hospitals will come under one Maldives Tertiary Hospitals Group within three to four months from November.
Maldives 2027 budget aims to finish 70% of projects
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said the 2027 State Budget, due to be submitted on 29 October, will prioritise completing at least 70 per cent of ongoing projects, including hospitals and schools.
Madhoshi: the red-seed tree behind dhoni timber and childhood games
Adenanthera pavonina, or madhoshi, gives the Maldives hard boatbuilding timber and the glossy red seeds children have long collected for traditional games.
El Niño 2026: what it means for the Maldives
A strong El Niño is expected to peak around December. Here is what the Met Office forecasts for Maldivian heat, sea temperatures, reefs, rain, fishing and travel.
442 gas leaks since 2022 left 5 dead, 40 injured
The Ministry of Defence recorded 442 gas leaks nationwide since 2022, 74 of them this year, mostly blamed on faulty cylinder caps, worn seals and stoves.
Bandaarikoshi barracks to be rebuilt as flats
The Defence Ministry and MNDF will redevelop Bandaarikoshi 1 and 2 in phases, moving current residents into the new apartments once built.
Ex-Fenaka procurement head jailed for 19 months
The Criminal Court sentenced Mariyam Dheena to one year, seven months and six days for abuse of official position, rejecting a request for a non-custodial penalty.
Fish exports fall 59% in first eight months as tuna shipments slump
The Maldives exported 23,554 tonnes of fish from January to August, down 59% on a year earlier, with fresh and frozen tuna shipments falling by almost two-thirds.
STELCO signs 15MW solar power deal with China's Sinosoar for 13 islands
The 20-year, privately financed deal is the largest solar PV agreement yet in the Maldives and is expected to save 15 million litres of diesel a year, the ministry said.
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Air quality turns unhealthy in northern Maldives, Funadhoo reading near 160
Environment Ministry readings showed unhealthy air at Sh. Funadhoo and Villimalé on 27 October. Children, older people and those with breathing problems are most at risk.
Motorcyclist jailed, ordered to pay MVR 1 million blood money over Kadhdhoo crash
A Laamu court has jailed a motorcyclist for three years and ordered MVR 1 million in blood money over an elderly woman's death on a zebra crossing near Kadhdhoo airport.
MMA reminds foreign currency earners to convert September income before 28 October
The central bank says entities that miss the monthly foreign currency conversion deadline under the Foreign Currency Act will be named publicly.
Government bill would make treason and genocide crimes under the Penal Code
A government bill would criminalise genocide, treason and acts harming economic security, and permanently bar anyone convicted from public office.
Fisheries ministry offers 14 overseas scholarships in fisheries and marine research
The Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources has opened 14 places for bachelor's and master's study abroad. Applications close on 15 November.
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Palestine U-17 football team to train in K. Guraidhoo for second year running
Palestine's under-17 side will hold a 10-day camp in K. Guraidhoo and play two friendlies against the Maldives before AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifiers, FAM said.
