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Northern Atolls to Be Linked by Air Upon Completion of HA. and HDh. Airports

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced that a comprehensive air connectivity network will link key islands in the northern atolls once the planned airports under the Integrated Development Zone are completed. Delivering this year’s Presidential Address to...

Yashna 8 Feb 2026 53 reads

Maafahi Boat Runs Aground

The Maafahi boat, which transports agricultural produce from the farming island of Maafahi in Haa Alif Atoll to Malé and carries general cargo from Malé back to Haa Alif Atoll and Hdh. Hanimaadhoo, ran aground on a reef last night. After unloading agric...

Yashna 7 Feb 2026 59 reads

Public opinion sought to designate land for Islamic Center in Hoarafushi

The Hoarafushi Island Council has decided to hold a meeting to seek public opinion and consultation regarding the designation of land for the construction of an Islamic Center in HA. Hoarafushi. According to the Hoarafushi Council, the meeting to gather pub...

Yashna 4 Feb 2026 54 reads

Land Leased for Long-Term Fuel Business in Nolhivaranfaru

A plot of land has been leased for a long-term period to conduct fuel business in HDh. Nolhivaranfaru. The Nolhivaranfaru Council decided to lease this land with the objective of expanding fuel services on the island and increasing economic opportunities....

Yashna 4 Feb 2026 10 reads

Zabeena secures Utheemu WDC President’s seat

Aishath Zabeena, the candidate from the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) who contested for the position of President of the HA. Utheemu Women’s Development Committee (WDC) in the upcoming 2026 Local Council and WDC elections, has secured the seat. Fo...

Yashna 4 Feb 2026 11 reads

PNC Secures Baarashu Council Presidency Seat

Ibrahim Shujau, the Member of Parliament for the Baarashu constituency, has announced that the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC) candidate has secured the seat for the President of the HA. Baarashu Council. In a social media post featuring a snippet o...

Yashna 3 Feb 2026 6 reads

Utheemu Council President Abdulla Rasheed secures fourth consecutive term

Abdulla Rasheed, President of the HA. Utheemu Council, has secured his seat for a fourth consecutive term, it has been confirmed. Currently serving his third term, Rasheed will continue his leadership following the conclusion of the nomination process for the...

Yashna 2 Feb 2026 7 reads

Kelaa Council invites bids to design and develop official website

The HA. Kelaa Council has announced an open invitation for qualified parties to submit bids for the design, development, hosting, and maintenance of its official website. Interested parties may register to participate in the bidding process from February 2...

Yashna 2 Feb 2026 8 reads

Dhidhdhoo "Madhrasathul Ghazi Mohamed" School Opened

"Madhrasathul Ghazi Mohamed," a school built by the local council specifically for pre-school education in HA. Dhidhdhoo, was officially opened last night. The school was inaugurated by the Member of Parliament for the Dhidhdhoo constituency, Abdul Lath...

Yashna 2 Feb 2026 11 reads

Development Bank Authorized to Commence Operations

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has issued the necessary permit to the country's first development bank, the Development Bank of Maldives (DBM), to commence banking operations. According to the Authority, this permit has been issued to take effect fro...

Yashna 31 Jan 2026 77 reads

Self-Service Banking ATM Service Launched in Thilafushi

  Bank of Maldives (BML) has further expanded its nationwide ATM network by establishing self-service banking ATM services in the industrial island of K. Thilafushi. The special ceremony held yesterday to inaugurate the ATM in the industrial hub was...

Yashna 31 Jan 2026 75 reads

Sufficient number of teachers in Kulhudhuffushi's three government schools; no major difficulties in obtaining books

Following the commencement of the new academic year, the Mayor of Kulhudhuffushi City, Mohamed Athif, visited the three government schools in the city to inquire about their current status. During this visit, the Mayor met with the school principals to disc...

Yashna 30 Jan 2026 8 reads

Reduction in Block Grant hinders council's scheduled services: HA. Atoll Council (1)

The Haa Alif (HA) Atoll Council has stated that the reduction in the block grant allocated to them from the state budget has led to difficulties in providing public services included in the council's work schedule. In a press release issued yesterday, the H...

Yashna 30 Jan 2026 5 reads

Reduction in Block Grant hinders council's scheduled services: HA. Atoll Council

The Haa Alif (HA) Atoll Council has stated that the reduction in the block grant allocated to them from the state budget has led to difficulties in providing public services included in the council's work schedule. In a press release issued yesterday, the H...

Yashna 30 Jan 2026 8 reads

Bidding opened to find a party to develop and operate a tourist hotel in Funadhoo

The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has opened a tender to find a party to develop and operate a tourist hotel in Sh. Funadhoo. In an announcement, the Ministry stated that it has decided to open bidding to find a party to develop and operate a tourist...

Yashna 29 Jan 2026 4 reads

Bidding has been reopened for the development and operation of a tourist hotel in Baarah.

The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has re-announced a tender to find a party to develop and operate a tourist hotel in the HA. Baarah Tourism Zone. This marks the fourth time the Ministry has opened a tender to find a developer for this project. Acc...

Yashna 29 Jan 2026 8 reads

Hanimaadhoo Police Visit Local Guest Houses to Provide Information

Hanimaadhoo Police Station has conducted an initiative to visit guest houses operating on the island to provide information regarding safety and security. This activity was carried out on January 25th and 26th, 2026. Ensuring the Safety and Security of T...

Yashna 29 Jan 2026 6 reads

Construction begins on five projects to deliver 3,200 affordable BML housing units

Physical construction work has commenced on five major affordable housing projects being developed by BML Affordable Home Leasing Company, a subsidiary of the Bank of Maldives. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held today in Hulhumalé to mark the official launc...

Yashna 28 Jan 2026 72 reads