Environment

Number of foreigners allowed on fishing vessels increased

December 1, 2022, 11:20

Malé, Maldives - The number of foreigners allowed to work in fishing vessels has been increased by the government. The Fisheries Ministry yesterday amended the Rules on Planning, Conducting and… Continued

“South Asian Nitrogen Hub” inaugurated

November 29, 2022, 09:51

Malé, Maldives - "South Asian Nitrogen Hub" (SANH) inaugural ceremony has been held in the Maldives. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Vice President Faisal Naseem reiterated the Maldives' commitment to… Continued

Private beach to be allocated for Hulhumalé guesthouses

November 24, 2022, 09:55

Malé, Maldives - Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has announced that they will designate a private beach for guesthouses in Hulhumalé. HDC said in a statement that it has decided to… Continued

Must explore & adopt green construction options: VP Faisal

November 17, 2022, 05:35

Malé, Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem stated on Wednesday that the most significant contribution the construction sector can make in the fight against climate change is exploring and adopting… Continued

AFCONS to be slapped with MVR 69 Million fine!

November 15, 2022, 11:35

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that Indian company AFCONS Infrastructure , the contractor for Thila-Male’ Bridge will be fined by MVR 69 million for the… Continued

200 fishing vessels to be equipped with Refrigerated Seawater Systems & solar power systems

November 15, 2022, 08:50

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture has launched a program to provide financial assistance to install Refrigerated Seawater Systems (RSW) and solar power systems on 200… Continued

Sri Lankan opposition questions Nasheed representing Sri Lanka at COP27

November 10, 2022, 10:41

Colombo, Sri Lanka - The main opposition of Sri Lanka, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has questioned the government at the Sri Lankan parliament for choosing to have former Maldivian President and… Continued

ThilaMalé Bridge: Concrete work of test pile for sea pillars commences

November 10, 2022, 08:36

Malé, Maldives - Concrete work of the test pile for the Thila-Malé Connectivity Bridge project has started. The Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure said the final works are… Continued

Impossible for Maldives to respond to climate change without global support: VP Faisal

November 8, 2022, 08:32

Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt - Vice President Faisal Naseem on Monday stated that it would be impossible for us to respond effectively to climate change without global support. Delivering Maldives’ national… Continued

Electric busses brought for RTL minibus fleet

November 7, 2022, 22:57

Malé, Maldives - Raajje Transport Link (RTL) operated by the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has brought their first electric buses for the Malé City minibus services. MTCC said… Continued