Development

Government plans for an ice-rink in Malé draws criticism

President Abdulla Yameen’s plans for a “winter corner” in Malé’s main park complete with an ice skating rink has sparked an outcry online, with critics claiming the move is meant to distract the Maldivian public from the government’s failure to address serious social ills.

PPM constituencies will be prioritised for development, says president

INIA capacity will increase threefold with new runway and terminal, says economic council

Thumburi Guesthouse Island invites bids for hotel development

President Yameen announces development of five resorts in Haa Dhaalu Atoll

Housing Ministry opens bid for Malé roads improvement project

Tourism minister defends under-fire economic zones bill

Vice President to seek investors during China visit

Development projects speed up in central atolls

President calls on Majlis to expedite revenue raising measures

“Nothing precedes ties with India” although ties with China also “very close”: President Yameen

Parties rally on penultimate day before polling

Development requires democracy, says Nasheed, launching “Votun Ufaaverikan” campaign

President Waheed inaugurates Thaa Atoll, Dhaalu Atoll road developments

Tourist facilities to be developed on local picnic island Kuda Bandos

Rising religious fundamentalism, conservative thinking impacting women: Department of National Planning

Maldives achieves 5 of 8 Millennium Development Goals

Government suspends new development projects due to budget constraints

Prospect of “radicalised, authoritarian” Maldives threatens all nations: former president Nasheed

Services halted, Maldivians deprived of progress following “coup”: Nasheed alleges