Environment

Maldives tables three proposals at 26th session of Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

May 21, 2022, 15:30

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian delegation has tabled three proposals at the 26th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) held from 16 to 20 May 2022. The 26th… Continued

Whale carcass spotted drifting near Vaavu atoll

May 19, 2022, 13:22

Vaavu Atoll, Maldives - Vaavu Atoll Council reported on Thursday that a 50ft whale carcass is drifting near V. Thinadhoo. Local news reports that the carcass was first spotted by… Continued

Turtle eggs laid at Sinamalé bridge hatched and released successfully

May 12, 2022, 16:37

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology stated that the turtle eggs removed from the nest at Sinamalé bridge were hatched and released successfully on Thursday. 76… Continued

Four hour vehicle free window scheduled in Malé for Eid

April 27, 2022, 16:23

Malé, Maldives - The Malé City Council on Wednesday voted to impose a 4 hour vehicle ban in the capital city Malé on the day of Eid. The vehicle ban… Continued

EPA questions Mayor Nizar regarding unauthorized development of Addu Picnic Zone

April 23, 2022, 15:48

Addu City, Maldives - The Director-General of Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Ibrahim Naeem on Saturday sent notice to the Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar regarding the unauthorized groundwork conducted for… Continued

Van Oord to deploy trailing suction hopper dredger for Addu land reclamation

April 23, 2022, 15:35

Addu City, Maldives - Van Oord today stated that trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) HAM 318 will be deployed for the Addu land reclamation project. The dredger will source sand… Continued

City Council evacuates Vilimalé harbour for Thilamalé Bridge Project

April 16, 2022, 15:52

Malé, Maldives - Malé City Council on Saturday ordered vessels to evacuate the Vilimalé Southwest harbour for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project. The deadline for evacuation is 18:00 on 19… Continued

MIFCO limits tuna purchase in the South to 7 tonnes

April 16, 2022, 15:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company Limited (MIFCO) on Saturday limited tuna purchase from the southern atolls to 7 tonnes effective tomorrow. MIFCO decided to limit the purchase of… Continued

JUST IN: Government authorizes purchase of all tuna caught by boats in queue

April 13, 2022, 01:51

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Maldives on Wednesday authorized the purchase of all tuna caught by fishing vessels queued at Koodoo. Total catch of all fishing boats in Koodoo… Continued

Demand for water increases from islands as dry season peaks

April 10, 2022, 16:08

Malé, Maldives - Bottled water companies are shuffling to meet the demand for water as the demand increases exponentially from the islands. As the weather grows hotter at the peak… Continued