Noonu lagoon leased for $27m to finance new city development

"It was a matter of discussion. Discussion is in law, not attaining consent. We discussed," said a tourism ministry official.

8 January 2023

Boy dies after goal post collapses during football match

Uligamu Council member Ahmed Abubakar told Atoll Times that the boy died after the goal post fell and hit the boy's head.

25 December 2022

Court denies order to halt Noonu atoll island lease

While filing the complaint, the council said it had filed a complaint against the President's Office.

1 February 2023

Thoddoo makes history as first island with council company

Councilman Karam said that a managing director was appointed for Thoddoo Utility Company after a public announcement.

20 December 2022

Councils allowed to take on state guaranteed debt for projects

Under this policy, the state will not give any guarantee to the private sector.

19 December 2022

Hanimaadhoo councillors accused of corruption in land lease

Hasan said the complainant had informed the ACC "not in the best possible manner".

8 November 2022

With airport project, Hanimaadhoo's economy comes alive

"Earlier, the same uninhabited plots, houses were very many. Now i can say that there are no such lots left," Hanimaadhoo council president.

2 February 2023

Sh. atoll, Bodufolhudhoo councils named best performing councils

LGA says they have now opened to answer the questionnaire to rank the performance of last year's councils.

14 February 2023