Electricity


Protesting islanders pay electricity bills
Residents of central Kaafu Atoll who protested a recent hike in electricity prices have resolved to pay their bills, as the government continues to drag its heels on a promise to revise tariff rates.
21 Jun 2016, 9:00 AM


President Yameen makes rare visit to four islands
In a rare visit to four Maldives islands this week, President Abdulla Yameen pledged to provide government-administered electricity in all inhabited islands by 2018. In 2014, he had assured the same by the end of 2015.
02 Sep 2015, 9:00 AM


Man injured in lightning strike at sea
A man was injured in a lightning strike at sea near the capital Malé at 12:15pm today. He suffered injuries to his head and ears and is receiving treatment at the ADK hospital.
12 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM


Nine hour power cut in Malé caused by damaged switch gear
The State Electricity Company (STELCO) has said that a power outage in the Galolhu ward of Malé around 1:00am last night was caused by a damaged switch gear at a distribution centre in Lily Magu. The power cut lasted more than nine hours and followed STELCO warning of intermittent cuts in the capital after one of two main 8MW generators at the power plant was damaged.
23 Jul 2015, 1:30 PM


Power shortages may affect plans to light up Malé on Independence Day
Power shortages may spoil the government’s plans to light up the capital Malé City on Independence Day, STELCO has said. A crucial 8MW generator is down at the power plant due to an unexpected failure and may take up to two weeks to repair.
19 Jul 2015, 7:26 PM


Businesses around Maldives protest electricity subsidy cut
05 Apr 2015, 7:19 PM
MVR20 million saved in electricity subsidies with fall in oil prices: NSPA
27 Jan 2015, 7:40 PM
“It’s cool at 25”: environment ministry launches energy saving campaign
23 Oct 2014, 5:38 PM
Government to provide electricity to all islands before Ramadan
22 Apr 2014, 10:19 AM
Parliament accepts bill to amend Privileges Act to protect journalist sources
04 Jun 2013, 4:39 PM
Government owes US$35.2 million in unpaid electricity bills: STELCO
04 Jun 2013, 4:26 PM
Government cannot pay state salaries without Indian cash: Finance Minister
29 Oct 2012, 6:38 PM
Kinbidhoo without power for 24 hours, council claims
21 Aug 2012, 6:08 PM
STELCO says new generators may be ready in two weeks
22 May 2012, 6:56 PM
DQP MP submits resolution to cut fuel surcharge
15 Aug 2011, 10:11 AM
US$90 million solar power project for Thaa and Laamu atolls
20 Jul 2010, 6:58 AM
President speaks of improving electricity and healthcare
07 Mar 2010, 11:30 AM
President reiterates commitment to electricity subsidies
24 Jan 2010, 5:17 PM
Party backlash over 33% boost in electricity prices
13 Jan 2010, 7:33 PM