Author: Mohamed Reehaan

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of the Maldives on Sunday, June 15, announced the appointment of its new Secretary General. The commission announced the appointment of Ms. Fathimath Nilfa as the new Secretary General. She had previously been the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism. ACC had been looking for a Secretary General for nearly six months before it made the announcement on Sunday of Nilfa’s appointment. She was the the Tourism Ministry’s highest civil servant during the former administration, to which she was appointed on March 10, 2021 and remained in the role until February 1, 2024 until her…

Housing Development Corporation (HDC) on Sunday, June 15, announced that it has begun issuing notice to government-issued flats in Hulhumale’ with overdue rent. According to the information obtained by Sun Online, a local media, only 3,219 flats have been making regular rent payments out of the 8,511 government-issued flats, placing the overdue rent at a staggering MVR 728 million. Although HDC has the right of eviction of tenants from these properties owing to overdue rent, it said such measures have not been taken yet. Although no stringent steps are considered, HDC had responded to the local media stating that it…

Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Sunday, June 15, 2025 declared that August 30th of each year will be commemorated as the National Engineers’ Day. The announcement was made through a Directive issued by the President’s Office on Sunday. As per the directive, the chosen date marks the anniversary of the inauguration of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge or the Sinamale’ Bridge, which remains the largest-ever infrastructure project executed and successfully completed in the Maldivian history. The directive further mentions that the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure will be responsible with organizing and overseeing all activities to commemorate the National…

Bandos Maldives has welcomed Mrs. Kajal Singh, the one millionth tourist to arrive in the Maldives in 2025. This year also marks the fastest year in the country’s history to reach the one millionth arrival mark. Mrs. Singh, an Indian national, arrived at Bandos Maldives on Thursday for a holiday vacation accompanied by her husband. While the Maldives has already exceeded one million arrivals for the year, the government is hopeful this year’s annual arrival figure will exceed last year’s.

Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday appointed Ismail Naveen as the new Commissioner of the Maldives Police Service. The official ceremony to present the insignia of office was held on Tuesday afternoon at the President’s Office. Since joining the ranks of Maldives Police Service in 2006, Naveen held several key leadership roles, including the Head of the Corporate Services Director, Head of the People Directorate, Head of the Central Policing Command, Head of the Forensic Services Directorate, and most recently as the Deputy Commissioner of Police and as the acting in-charge of the police force following the exit of…

Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 extended felicitations to the President of Portuguese Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and the country’s Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on the occasion of Portugal Day. In his message to President de Sousa, President Muizzu conveyed heartfelt congratulations on the occasion, and extended warm greetings from the Maldivian people to the Portuguese people. In his message, President Muizzu also included personal wishes for President de Sousa’s continued good health and happiness, and hoped for the sustained progress and prosperity of Portugal. In a separate message addressed to the Portuguese Prime Minister…

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) on Tuesday announced that Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, a renowned lifestyle and fitness icon, has been appointed as the Global Brand Ambassador for the Maldives. This collaboration comes hot in the heels of Visit Maldives’ special Summer Sale Campaign, designed to entice more travelers to discover the breathtaking natural beauty of the Maldives. Katrina Kaif, one of the most recognizable faces from the Indian movie industry, is a globally recognized celebrity, a distinguished performer and an award-winning entrepreneur whose influence spans industries and continents. With an acclaimed portfolio of blockbuster…

The latest fiscal development report from the Ministry of Finance reveals a decline of over MVR 2 billion in Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) spending compared to the previous year. The PSIP spending has dropped by 60% raising concerns over the lack of developmental projects in the Maldives. Despite the budget allocation of MVR 12.38 billion for PSIP projects in 2025, the latest fiscal development report shows that spending has reached only MVR 1.45 billion as of May 29, 2025 – down from MVR 3.63 billion during the same period last year. The largest share of PSIP spending so far…

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is enhancing its wellness offerings with the introduction of Pilates Reformer, a full-body workout designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Set against the stunning backdrop of turquoise waters and tropical vegetation, this new addition gives guests an exclusive opportunity to experience a rejuvenating fitness practice as part of a carefully curated wellness journey. Certified instructors will offer personalized sessions, helping guests achieve goals like posture improvement, muscle toning, rehabilitation, and stress relief, as part of the resort’s growing focus on integrative wellness. At the resort’s Iridium Spa, guests can access Ayurvedic consultations, guided…

The Japanese government and the Maldivian government have signed the Exchange of Notes to provide a grant aid ¥194 million (approximately $1.3 million) to the Maldives for the continuation of scholarship opportunities offered by the Japanese government. The scholarship opportunities will be offered by the Japanese government for the current 2025 fiscal year under the Japanese Program for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS). The Exchange of Notes were signed by the Maldives Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheryna Abdul Samad and the Japanese Ambassador to the Maldives Ishigami Rumiko during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…