
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.
National political developments, parliamentary debates, and policy decisions

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.

Parliamentary members urged a national curriculum refresh to strengthen democratic literacy and community participation among students.