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Thilafushi

Environment

Landfill compactor purchase to end open burning of garbage

A US$623,480 contract was signed with MTCC.

26 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM

Culture

ADB grants US$33m for waste management

Open burning of waste in Thilafushi poses “an environmental and public health hazard.”

17 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

US$126m cash injection from ADB for waste management project

Thilafushi island, which is seven kilometres from Malé, stores the refuse produced in the capital and uses it as landfill, or the rubbish is burnt.

23 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Culture

Possible MH370 debris was thrown out as garbage

A piece of debris found washed ashore in the Maldives and thought to be wreckage from Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 was thrown out in as garbage late May. The Maldivian police were only able to recover a fraction of the metal piece.

12 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM

News In Brief

MTCC to build docking terminal in Thilafushi

01 Jun 2015, 5:43 PM

Politics

Opposition allege corruption in Thilafushi port deal

13 Apr 2015, 9:43 PM

Environment

Government to invite bids for Thilafushi waste processing

11 Apr 2015, 1:38 PM

Business & Tourism

Government to sign MoU with Dubai Ports World to develop port at Thilafushi

19 Mar 2015, 4:27 PM

News In Brief

MVR22 million fine issued for ship stranded on Thilafushi reef

30 Dec 2014, 5:14 PM

Business & Tourism

Former Thilafushi Corporation head given 3 years for corruption

29 Oct 2014, 7:13 PM

News In Brief

Bangladeshi dies in accident at MTCC Thilafushi site

25 Aug 2014, 10:00 AM

News In Brief

Indian expatriate found dead in Thilafushi

27 May 2014, 4:19 PM

Environment

Are efforts to keep Malé City clean going to waste?

20 May 2014, 9:17 PM

Politics

“Ideal” time to invest, says MNCCI as Maldives Investment Forum approaches

23 Apr 2014, 8:34 PM

News In Brief

Government signs service agreement with Tatva for waste management project

05 Nov 2013, 3:52 PM

News In Brief

Fire outbreaks inside engine room of gas supply boat, injures four

27 Oct 2013, 5:02 PM

News In Brief

‘Toxic bomb’ ticks on Maldives rubbish island: AFP

17 Oct 2013, 11:50 AM

Environment

No waste spill in Thilafushi lagoon: Male’ City Council

29 Jun 2013, 4:59 PM

Politics

Government uncertain over waste management future as Tatva negotiations continue

02 Jun 2013, 3:47 PM

Politics

Government agrees to US$454,000 waste management funding; councillors warn situation a “disaster”

26 May 2013, 5:50 PM

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