Economic Ministry

Almost 800 driving licences issued through speedy application scheme

The programme aims to issue licences in one day and condenses the one-week theory and practical driving exams so they can be sat in an evening.

Government hikes food and electricity prices

Shops across the Maldives reported running out of food staples on Friday as customers rushed to buy rice, flour and sugar following an abrupt announcement by the government that it plans to cut food subsidies starting on Saturday

Economic Ministry stops issuing work permits to foreign photographers

Deadline extended for companies to submit annual reports

Economic Ministry fines five shops for consumer protection violations

Court upholds Economic Ministry’s decision to disallow ‘G-Spot’ shop

Government departments strike over salaries