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Decentralisation amendments diverge from MNU recommendations

The amendments limit the administrative and financial powers of local councils and change the composition of island councils.

LGA given power to immediately suspend councillors

It states that the LGA may take immediate action based on the inquiry report if it finds reasonable cause to do so against a councillor.

Pres ratifies constitutional amendment abolishing atoll councils

This means the present Atoll Councils will be the last to operate under the Constitution.

PNC to open primary applications for council elections on Monday

PNC campaign manager and Inguraidhoo MP Ibrahim Falaah told reporters on Sunday that the party’s primary will take place on 27 December.

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Local govt ministry: Decentralisation, CAM, postal services

Adam Shareef is in charge of running this ministry.

19 November 2023

Hospitals for two islands awarded to contractors

The hospital at Kendhikulhudhoo and Hinnavaru is estimated to be completed within 18 months.

Block grants to councils to consider island size from 2026

The revised allocation system will be reflected in the 2026 state budget.

6 September 2025

Nasheed says islanders' dislike for rural life lead to migration

Nasheed said that the millennial generations do not wish to lead rural lives.

6 September 2022

Democrats’ policy: Drug treatment as part of primary healthcare

The Democrats' presidential candidate, Hulhudhoo MP Ilyas Labeeb, announced pledges under the 'Drug Safety' policy at a rally held at Ruhgandu 1 in Hulhumale.

Democrats' decentralisation policy: urban centres across Maldives

The decentralization system in Maldives is not yet complete and major changes are needed, Ilyas said.

Bodufulhadhoo council urges pres not to abolish atoll councils

The President reiterated earlier this week that voters would not be required to elect Atoll Councils in the upcoming local council elections.

President to propose amendment to abolish atoll councils

The President said the move is intended to strengthen the decentralisation system by empowering local councils to work directly with government agencies.