Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau says that from November 17, 2023 to October 20, 2024, drugs and alcohol amounting to over MVR 328 million was confiscated by Maldives Police Service. In the same period, 335 cases had been investigated and sent for prosecution. He made the statement in a press conference held in President's Office on Tuesday.

Controller General of Maldives Immigration Mohamed Shamaan Waheed says that so far this year, 51 migrants had been apprehended for attempting to enter the country illegally. His statement came at a press conference held in President's Office on Tuesday

State Electric Company Ltd (STELCO) has placed a voltage stabilizing system in Thindhoo island in Vaavu Atoll. The island is home to a thriving guesthouse business, with the demand on electricity surging in the past few months. STELCO says that this system would address the voltage drop issues in the island

Students of Maldives Polytechnic have visited the State Electric Company powerhouse in Male’ to observe powerhouse operations and overhaul work on a generator.

Minister of Health Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has met with the Maldives Allied Health Council to discuss the council's work, key areas for improvement, and current challenges.

Deputy Commissioner Ibrahim Mafaaz attended the “Regional Forum on Strategic Trade Control in Free Trade Zones” held at Dubai, from 15-17Oct. The forum allowed participants to share challenges, best practices & opportunities for developing solutions that can be tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in the MENA region.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended National Youth Day greetings. In a post on his official X account ,the President called on Maldivian youth to keep pace with the changing times, while remaining true to the Maldivian community and mature into loyal, healthy, disciplined and pious young people.

Maldives Inland Revenue Authority MIRA publishes revised policies on their website. They are, the first amendment to the General Enforcement Policy, the frst amendment to the Policy on accessing bank account information and freezing bank account and the third amendment to the Name and Shame Policy.

National Careers Service and Business Center Corporation held discussions over key skill gaps among young job seekers. The agency says that they are committed to fostering ambition and growth to empower the next generation

Government and the World Bank has concluded grant negotiations for additional funding for the Maldives Atoll Education Development Project (AEDP) implemented by the Ministry of Education. The Global Partnership for Education will be providing a Grant of US$2.775 million administered by the International Development Association (IDA). The negotiation meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Education, AG Office and the Ministry of Finance.

Ambassador of Maldives to the Kingdom of Belgium and European Union ,Geela Ali joined in the discussion hosted by Mr. Simone Mordue, Deputy Secretary General for Economic and Global Issues at EU External Action Service and Mr. Ignacio Ybanez, EU Special Envoy on SIDS, to follow up on the Antigua and Barbuda Action for SIDS (ABAS).

CEO of Maldives Ports Limited, Mohamed Wajeeh Ibrahim, along with senior management officials visited Thilafushi for a site review of the Thilafushi Commercial Port. During the visit, he met with the staff working on site ad applauded their efforts and dedication.

The eco-tourism project in Baarah has been opened for international bidding. This is in alignment with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge to actualise Baarah Island's eco-tourism aspirations. Under this project, at least 75 beds are to be developed in a 71,000 square feet area.

Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy signs an agreement with Maldives Polytechnic to conduct training programmes, find resources for the conduction of training programmes, and carry out work related to recycling and reclamation of refrigerants.

Ambassador of Maldives to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union attends a dinner hosted by her Sri Lankan counterpart, Ambassador Chandana Weersana, at the Sri Lanka residence in Brussels this evening. At the dinner, Ambassador Geela reiterated Maldives’ commitment to further strengthen the longstanding  neighbourly ties between the two countries.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that amendments to the Tobacco Control Act will be presented in Parliament on Tuesday. Alongside banning the importation and use of vaping devices in the country, the Government plans to raise the legal age for trading tobacco and tobacco products to 21, to deter young people from picking up the harmful habit. Amendments will propose stringent enforcement measures to address violations of the Tobacco Control Act as well.

Four participants from Fuel Supplies Maldives attended the KPMG IFRS workshop 2024, On October 20. The IFRS Foundation organises, workshops, seminars and presentations to assist the investor and analyst communities in understanding the effects of new and amended IFRS Accounting Standards

Vice President His Excellency Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef arrived in Apia, Samoa, this morning to attend the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024. He is accompanied by a high-level government delegation. During his visit, the Vice President will engage in high-level discussions on critical global issues and participate in the Commonwealth Business Forum. Additionally, he will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders to further strengthen the Maldives’ international role and contribute to addressing global challenges.