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LGA nullifies Dhonfanu Council’s decision, says it had no authority to block reef access

The Local Government Authority (LGA) has struck down the Dhonfanu Council’s controversial decision to ban diving and snorkeling within 700…

MATATO to Dhonfanu Council: Stop playing politics with tourism and reefs

The Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has strongly condemned the Dhonfanu Council’s unilateral decision to close…

Bank of Maldives and MOPA join forces to tackle plastic waste with new recycling facility

Bank of Maldives (BML) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA) to strengthen the…

Dhonfanu Council hijacks Hanifaru reef: Tourism and national interests at risk

In a move that has sparked outrage among industry stakeholders, the Dhonfanu Council has unilaterally declared the closure of the…

President Muizzu Expands Essential Food List: 23 New Items to Hit STO Shelves

In a landmark decision to protect household budgets and strengthen national food security, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration has approved…

Terror threat triggers police raids on Orchid Magu and Maafushi Jail

Police have launched a counter-terrorism operation today, targeting multiple locations in the capital and Maafushi Prison. According to reliable sources,…