Thilafushi


Landfill compactor purchase to end open burning of garbage
A US$623,480 contract was signed with MTCC.
26 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM


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


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


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
MTCC to build docking terminal in Thilafushi
01 Jun 2015, 5:43 PM


Opposition allege corruption in Thilafushi port deal
13 Apr 2015, 9:43 PM


Government to invite bids for Thilafushi waste processing
11 Apr 2015, 1:38 PM
Government to sign MoU with Dubai Ports World to develop port at Thilafushi
19 Mar 2015, 4:27 PM
MVR22 million fine issued for ship stranded on Thilafushi reef
30 Dec 2014, 5:14 PM
Former Thilafushi Corporation head given 3 years for corruption
29 Oct 2014, 7:13 PM
Bangladeshi dies in accident at MTCC Thilafushi site
25 Aug 2014, 10:00 AM
Indian expatriate found dead in Thilafushi
27 May 2014, 4:19 PM
Are efforts to keep Malé City clean going to waste?
20 May 2014, 9:17 PM
“Ideal” time to invest, says MNCCI as Maldives Investment Forum approaches
23 Apr 2014, 8:34 PM
Government signs service agreement with Tatva for waste management project
05 Nov 2013, 3:52 PM
Fire outbreaks inside engine room of gas supply boat, injures four
27 Oct 2013, 5:02 PM
‘Toxic bomb’ ticks on Maldives rubbish island: AFP
17 Oct 2013, 11:50 AM
No waste spill in Thilafushi lagoon: Male’ City Council
29 Jun 2013, 4:59 PM
Government uncertain over waste management future as Tatva negotiations continue
02 Jun 2013, 3:47 PM
Government agrees to US$454,000 waste management funding; councillors warn situation a “disaster”
26 May 2013, 5:50 PM