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

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

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

Addu council fined MVR 30m over environmental damage

EPA has imposed a total fine of MVR 30.8 million on Addu City Council for illegal activities in the area.

31 January 2023

Contractors sought for international school in Hoarafushi

The curriculum of the school has to be of international standards, and it should include Islam, Qur’an and Dhivehi

21 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

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