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Generational Ban on Tobacco Begins November 1: A Historic Step by President Muizzu

Starting tomorrow, 1 November 2025, the Maldives will officially enforce the Generational Tobacco Ban, a landmark policy of President Dr…

Media Grant List Revoked, Sources Say President Moved to Ensure Transparency

The Ministry of Youth, Empowerment, Information and Arts has officially revoked its controversial MVR 27.9 million media grant policy, following…

“2026 budget built to lift the nation from inherited debt and deliver true development” says Minister Zameer

Minister of Finance and Planning Moosa Zameer presented the State Budget for 2026 to the People’s Majlis today, declaring it…

“Excluding sukuk and bond repayments, the 2026 budget is just MVR 55 billion” President Muizzu clarifies

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu stated today that the government’s 2026 budget is smaller than last year’s once debt repayments are…

Adhadhu Walks Away from Media Grant, While Others Accuse Shamaan of Favoritism

In a move that further intensifies scrutiny over the government’s MVR 27.9 million media grant scheme, Adhadhu newspaper has formally…

Sauvees Flags Flawed Grant Process as Public Questions Shamaan’s Influence

Sauvees has released a statement raising alarm over the government’s MVR 27.9 million media grant scheme, arguing that despite the…