
Cabinet Approves New Island Council Decentralization Guidelines
The Cabinet endorsed stronger fiscal autonomy for island councils, aiming to speed up local infrastructure delivery across the atolls.

The Cabinet endorsed stronger fiscal autonomy for island councils, aiming to speed up local infrastructure delivery across the atolls.


Residents are warned about fraudulent texts and emails impersonating banks and courier services to steal login credentials.

Citizens can now share verified credentials with banks and government desks without handing over physical cards or photocopies.

Industry data shows strong guest numbers across mid-range and luxury properties, lifting related transport and retail activity in Greater Malé.

Marine biologists say carefully managed nursery frames are producing healthier fragments for reef restoration projects in central atolls.

Coaches confirmed a high-tempo training schedule focusing on fitness, set pieces, and youth integration before regional qualifier fixtures.

Families gathered for drumming, dance, and island poetry as cultural groups revived a popular open-air evening on the harbor front.

Residents are warned about fraudulent texts and emails impersonating banks and courier services to steal login credentials.

A Malé kitchen is reintroducing comforting fish broth traditions with refined presentation while keeping authentic island flavors intact.

Citizens are invited to comment on proposed digital registration upgrades and clearer residence verification procedures before the next election cycle.

The direct subsea fiber link landed in Malé today, delivering lightning-fast latencies and redundant high-bandwidth connectivity for financial institutions, resorts, and education hubs.

Coaches confirmed a high-tempo training schedule focusing on fitness, set pieces, and youth integration before regional qualifier fixtures.

Packed arenas and live streams marked a breakthrough season for women’s volleyball, with Addu City hosting the tightly contested finals.

A flawless final heat execution propelled Maldivian wave riders to top podium honors, solidifying the nation’s rising status in international competitive water sports.

Local break specialists will share heats with visiting athletes in a multi-day celebration of Maldivian wave culture and coastal tourism.

The Cabinet endorsed stronger fiscal autonomy for island councils, aiming to speed up local infrastructure delivery across the atolls.

Lawmakers heard updates on maritime patrol coordination, search-and-rescue agreements, and diplomatic outreach with regional partners.

Citizens are invited to comment on proposed digital registration upgrades and clearer residence verification procedures before the next election cycle.

In a decisive vote, the People’s Majlis approved a 120-million-dollar modernization plan to install diagnostic MRI facilities, expand telemedicine, and recruit specialized surgeons across outer atolls.

Industry data shows strong guest numbers across mid-range and luxury properties, lifting related transport and retail activity in Greater Malé.

A dedicated lending window will support cafés, boat services, handicraft workshops, and agribusiness startups in the outer atolls.

The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has launched a pioneering regulatory framework to accelerate cross-atoll digital payments and support maritime commerce.

Malé is the political, economic, and administrative centre of the Maldives. This article explores daily life in the capital, its transport connections, commercial activity, and its importance to people across the country.

Families gathered for drumming, dance, and island poetry as cultural groups revived a popular open-air evening on the harbor front.

A Malé kitchen is reintroducing comforting fish broth traditions with refined presentation while keeping authentic island flavors intact.

Black-and-white prints of harbors, mosques, and lagoon light opened to strong public interest at a downtown gallery weekend.

Volunteers sorted donated novels, textbooks, and children’s titles destined for classrooms with limited reading collections.

Marine biologists say carefully managed nursery frames are producing healthier fragments for reef restoration projects in central atolls.

Inspectors increased checks on single-use plastics moving through harbors and seaplane terminals serving tourist islands.

Marine conservationists celebrate a historic milestone as international environmental bodies recognize critical manta ray feeding lagoons and coral nurseries in the Maldives.

Students and fishers planted thousands of mangrove seedlings to strengthen coastal defenses and nursery habitats for juvenile fish.

Residents are warned about fraudulent texts and emails impersonating banks and courier services to steal login credentials.

Citizens can now share verified credentials with banks and government desks without handing over physical cards or photocopies.

Founders showcased reef monitoring sensors, solar desalination prototypes, and waste-tracking platforms tailored to island conditions.

The direct subsea fiber link landed in Malé today, delivering lightning-fast latencies and redundant high-bandwidth connectivity for financial institutions, resorts, and education hubs.