Waterfront expansion, Magoodhoo protest and carrying capacity

An MVR 144 million (US$ 9.3 million) contract was signed with MTCC to redevelop an 830-metre stretch of Malé’s outer road between the Henveiru ferry terminal and the local market. In addition to sheet piling in the lagoon to expand the road to a four-lane drive, the project involves preparing the sub-base with tar and laying drainage service lines.

Faafu Magoodhoo protesters prevented the relocation of a welding plant set up for the island’s stalled airport project as MTCC staff tried to transfer equipment to complete work on the Meemu Muli airport.

Based on a report on determining vehicle restrictions in the congested capital, the Malé City Council sought public feedback and proposed reducing the number of registered vehicles from 119,093 to 89,413.

In a bid to adhere to aviation best practices, the Maldives Transportation Safety Board was established to “investigate incidents and accidents across the land, sea, and civil aviation sectors.”

President Muizzu called for the operationalisation of the Debt Sustainability Support Service to address "debt distress" and "urgent climate financing needs" of small island states. 

The foreign minister concluded an official visit to Malta aimed at “strengthening economic cooperation, tourism promotion and climate adaptation.”

Police seized 54 bottles of alcohol after stopping a vehicle in Hulhumalé.