In the past two decades, Maldives has achieved remarkable economic progress and reductions in poverty. However, the country faces high exposure to global risks including an . existential threat of rising sea levels. A unique feature of Maldives is the economic enclaves that encourage industry and international tourism. The general …
Sustainable fisheries consultants MacAlister Elliott & Partners have trained and appointed a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) auditor in the Maldives. Seema Ali will specialise in MSC assessment programmes, awarding sustainable fisheries certification to local companies in a move aimed to support employment in the Maldives. “It is great to have …
According to sources, several sand and soil exporters had already submitted their proposals to the Commerce Ministry for permission to export sand to Singapore and Maldives Seven recommendations put forward by the committee on the sand export policy were finalised at a meeting on Tuesday. The meeting was held at …
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday pledged to pursue close cooperation with the Maldives on climate change ahead of his state visit to the island country. "China will continue to pursue close cooperation with it (the Maldives) on climate change, human rights and other issues," Xi said in a signed …
Chinese government unveiled two new infrastructure development projects in Maldives, and co-signed agreements to increase cooperation between the two countries, in a ceremony held in President’s Office, Monday afternoon. President Xi and President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, jointly unveiled the Housing Project of the Maldives – Phase II, and the …
The economies of South Asia, home to half the world’s poor, stand to lose almost a quarter of their gross domestic product annually by the end of the century should they fail to fight climate change. India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives are more at risk than …
South Asian economies will be badly squeezed by climate change within a few decades if no action is taken to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions responsible for global warming, according to a report published on Tuesday by the Asian Development Bank. The report calculates that the six countries studied – …
The Ministry of Health has issued a health alert regarding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, although the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has said the risk is minimal for the Maldives. “We have discussed this with the WHO as well, the risk is minimal for Maldives,” said Dr Aishath Aroona, …
Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure today has signed a contract with Fenaka Corporation Limited for the development of sewerage network to the newly constructed housing units in Dh. Kudahuvadhoo Island. The ceremony held yesterday morning at Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure was attended by Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Dr. …
A drive through the sticky Florida heat into Alton Road in Miami Beach can be an unexpectedly awkward business. Most of the boulevard, which runs north through the heart of the resort's most opulent palm-fringed real estate, has been reduced to a single lane that is hemmed in by bollards, …
Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure has signed an agreement with Jiangsu Provincial Transportation Engineering Group Co Ltd, China for the construction of the Laamu Atoll Link Road yesterday at the ministry. Permanent Secretary Dr. Mohamed Shareef signed the agreement on behalf of the ministry and Mr. Wand Yein signed on …
Both Vaavu Fulidhoo and Lhaviyani Kurendhoo are suffering the impacts of increased coastal erosion and Udha waves as the south-west monsoon season continues. Vaavu atoll Fulidhoo Council has said it is about to lose the island’s football stadium, while the local graveyard on Kurendhoo is now just 15 feet from …
Installation of 119 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) grid tied systems in Raa atoll Ungoofaaru island has commenced on 21st June 2014. Under this project PV systems will be installed on the rooftops of Ungoofaru School, Sewerage Plant and Power House. The system will provide 30% of daily peak demand of …
Installation of 119 kWpsolar photovoltaic grid tied systems in R.Ungoofaaru has commenced on 21st June 2014. Under this project PV systems will be installed on the rooftops of Ungoofaru School, Sewerage Plant and Power House. The system will provide 30% of daily peak demand of the island and it is …
As authorities continue efforts to eradicate littering from the capital city Malé, the council has today revealed the scale of the problem. Statistics released by Malé City Council showed the litter collected on the streets of Malé on a single day amounted to nearly one ton’s worth. Among the waste …
The number of poor people in the Maldives has reached 53,000, statistics publicised by the Islamic ministry has revealed. According to the ministry, 53,200 people had registered as poor with the ministry last year. The amount is an increase of 2,509 people compared with the amount that was registered in …
The UNDP’s second Human Development Index (HDI) report for the Maldives urges stakeholders to address regional inequalities which remain a “major challenge” towards human development. The first sub-regional HDI report of its kind, titled ‘Bridging the Divide: Addressing vulnerabilities, Reducing inequalities’ was officially launched today, analysing the disparities between the …
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has yesterday presented the “Green Leaf”Award to those who have delivered outstanding services to protecting and preserving the environment. The recipients of this year’s “Green Leaf”Award were Billabong High E.P.S International School, AA. Ukulhas Waste Management Centre, and Secure Bag Maldives Pvt Ltd. …
World leaders will need to show “real political commitment” if an international treaty to tackle global warming is to be concluded in Paris before the end of next year, according to the Climate Action Network (Can). Alden Meyer, spokesman for the Washington-based Union of Concerned Scientists, told a Can-sponsored press …
Laamu Atoll Gan Island Council has raised fears of an imminent “health disaster” following a severe sewage spill on the island. The spill was caused by damage to pumps and septic tanks in the sewage treatment facility. Recent rains have spread the sewage throughout the island, Gan Council President Ahmed …
Environment Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced its decision to protect all types of rays in the ocean, starting from Thursday. At a press conference held to give information regarding the events planned to mark World Environment Day, EPA's Director General Ibrhahim Naim said that the agency was finalising the …
