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Muli, Meemu Atoll – In a significant move to strengthen healthcare services in the Mulaku Atoll, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has officially inaugurated the construction of a new building for the Muli Regional Hospital. The launch ceremony was held today on Muli Island. During the event, President Muizzu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing the hospital’s development, noting its importance in meeting the growing healthcare needs of the region. The project envisions a state-of-the-art, four-story hospital facility equipped with advanced medical technology and expanded services. The new structure aims to modernize and significantly upgrade the existing infrastructure, improving the overall…

Muli, Meemu Atoll – The Muli Island Council has extended heartfelt appreciation to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, acknowledging the completion of Muli Airport as a historic milestone and the fulfillment of a decades-long aspiration for the island’s residents. The expression of gratitude came during a meeting held this afternoon at the Secretariat of the Meemu Atoll Council. President Muizzu met with representatives of the Muli Island Council, the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), and other community leaders as part of his official visit to the atoll. Council members lauded the President for delivering a key piece of infrastructure that residents had…

Honolulu, Hawaii – In a landmark visit, His Excellency Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef became the first Maldivian Vice President to visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Inouye Regional Center (IRC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The state-of-the-art research facility is located on the historic landmark site of Moku‘ume‘ume (Ford Island) in the State of Hawaii. During the visit, the Vice President received detailed briefings on the operations of the International Tsunami Information Centre (ITIC) and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC). He toured the facilities and was introduced to the critical work carried out by both centers in…

Naalaafushi, Meemu Atoll – President Dr Mohamed Muizzu held a meeting with the Naalaafushi Island Council, Women’s Development Committee (WDC), and local institution heads to discuss the island’s most pressing development concerns during his ongoing visit to the atoll. The meeting took place at the Secretariat of the Meemu Atoll Council, in conjunction with the President’s visit to inaugurate Muli Airport. Key issues raised by community representatives included the island’s inadequate water and sewerage infrastructure and the frequent power supply disruptions affecting daily life. Participants emphasized the urgency of resolving these issues to improve living conditions on the island. Council…

Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has reiterated the government’s strong commitment to expanding commercial port infrastructure throughout the Maldives, in line with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s development agenda. Speaking at the official agreement signing ceremony with Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) for the expansion of the Kulhudhuffushi City Commercial Port, Minister Saeed emphasised that the technical groundwork is already underway to upgrade the port facilities as pledged by the President. He noted that discussions have been held with multiple stakeholders to explore ways to maximise the port’s commercial potential, and highlighted that MPL is actively working towards establishing…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has been awarded the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Special Award, recognising his bold and impactful initiatives to curb tobacco use in the Maldives. The prestigious accolade is part of WHO’s annual recognition programme, which honours individuals and organisations across its six global regions for exceptional contributions to tobacco control. In 2025, the organisation is honouring thirty-six global figures, with only one recipient selected for the Director-General’s Special Recognition Certificate. President Muizzu was recognised for his government’s decisive policies aimed at reducing tobacco consumption, including a nationwide ban on the import, sale, and use of vape…

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Fifteenth Amendment to Act No. 7/2010 (Decentralisation Act), introducing key legislative changes aimed at reducing the financial burden caused by frequent mid-term by-elections in local councils. The amendment addresses the rising number of council vacancies that have triggered repeated by-elections, placing a strain on public resources. The newly ratified law introduces specific conditions under which by-elections will be avoided, allowing for more cost-effective governance while ensuring local councils and committees remain functional. Key reforms outlined in the Amendment include: Council Chairperson Vacancies: If a chairperson’s position becomes vacant with 548 days or fewer…

In a significant move to reform and advance the sports sector, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the First Amendment to Act No. 30/2015 (Maldives Sports Act), bringing major changes aimed at decentralisation, inclusivity, and institutional strengthening in Maldivian sports. The ratification ceremony took place this morning at the President’s Office and was attended by several key officials, including the Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation, the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Sports, and the Presidents of the Maldives Olympic Committee and the National Sports Council. Prominent figures from the nation’s sporting community, both past and present, were also in…

A groundbreaking study has uncovered vast reserves of natural hydrogen deep within Earth’s continental crust, potentially providing a clean energy source capable of powering humanity for the next 170,000 years. Researchers from the University of Oxford, Durham University, and the University of Toronto have discovered that this naturally occurring hydrogen, often referred to as “white hydrogen,” could serve as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Unlike conventional hydrogen production methods that emit carbon dioxide, white hydrogen is formed through natural geological processes and can be extracted with minimal environmental impact. The study highlights the significance of this discovery in the…

Senior officials from the Maldives and Sri Lanka gathered on Saturday to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of sports, with particular emphasis on athlete development and joint training initiatives. The meeting, held at the Maldives’ Ministry of Sports, Fitness and Recreation, brought together Minister Abdulla Rafiu of the Maldives; Sri Lanka’s Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Sunil Kumara Gamage; and Sri Lanka’s Acting High Commissioner to the Maldives, Thimuthu Sanjika Dissanayake. Minister of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Abdulla Rafiu met with the Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs of Sri Lanka, Mr Sunil Kumara Gamage, and the Acting…