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Flights to Kooddoo airport resume after runway repairs

As of Tuesday, Maldivian has resumed flights to Kooddoo with two daily flights scheduled.

29 October 2024

Kooddoo rates climb as flight halt on runway disrupts travel

Kooddoo airport runway had not received any repairs or maintenance for about seven years, despite being severely damaged.

13 October 2024

Maldivian suspends flights to Kooddoo over poor runway

The runway at Kooddoo Airport has not undergone any major repairs or maintenance in the past seven years, leading to severe wear and tear.

11 October 2024

New cases of Filariasis reported from Kooddoo factory

The new cases were discovered during a routine health screening of expatriates working at the Kooddoo factory.

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Maldivian to launch Addu-Kooddoo direct flights in Oct

The service will enable tourists arriving to Gan International Airport via Sri Lankan Airlines to visit the southern atolls easier.

Thinadhoo fishermen, MIFCO reopen ice plant after talks

Long queues at Kooddoo for fish weighing and difficulties in getting ice have led to protests in the past.

Kooddoo operations resumes after fishermen end protest

According to the Fisheries Ministry, MVR 70 million will be released on Wednesday and Thursday.

22 February 2024

Minister pleads for time amid fishermen protest

Before leaving for Kooddoo, Shiyam wrote assuringly in 'X' that the backlog would be cleared before March 5.

19 February 2024

Govt fails to honor Mar 5 as minister gives new date to fishermen

"We hope to pay off the existing backlog just before Ramadan”, Shiyam said.