Most of the trees will be razed for a runway and other airport buildings.
Siyad Gasim is the son of a wealthy and influential opposition leader.
Europe held the largest regional market share for the first half of 2018.
The MP admitted to carrying 'sacks of money' to the opposition.
The Maldives president accused the opposition of being selfish.
Maldivian workers on resorts where there is no ballot box are expected to travel to nearby islands to cast their votes.
Hamzath Ahmed Fathuhy died after suffering a stroke last week.
The imam has been suspended without pay for 30 days.
The ruling party's VP pick has raised eyebrows in some quarters.
Fathmath Niusha had been standing in for the secretary general since he resigned in February.
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has never sought the spotlight or headlines.
Debate is raging about who should be the main opposition's presidential candidate.
Nasheed said he was acquiescing to concerns that MDP could be left without a candidate.
Mohamed Nasheed and Gasim Ibrahim have both sought asylum overseas. Both have said they want to run for office.
The ruling party proposals come three months ahead of presidential elections.
Water villas at the resort can cost as much as US$1,500 a night.
Gasim Ibrahim was found guilty of attempted bribery last August.
